Our Global Mission and partners

Southeast Asia. Lutheran Church in Cambodia.

The Lutheran Church in Cambodia (LCC) has invited FLEM to support its Church Family Counselling (CFC) training, supervision and overall development, as well as music training. Cambodia’s traumatic history has left a legacy of collective trauma described as “broken courage”. In this context, LCC needs trauma-informed Church Family Counselling trainings, encouragement and supervision for congregational staff, and opportunities for worship leaders to develop their musical skills.

FLEM has sent two missionaries—CFC trainer Rev. Pia Ruotsala and music trainer Tero Ruotsala—to walk alongside LCC staff in fulfilling God’s mission. Through counselling and music, they serve people on the margins and bring hope in Jesus Christ by reflecting God’s love to all Khmer people.

FLEM has committed to supporting LCC’s Church Family Counselling Coordinator, Ruos Sinuon; the two-year CFC training programme; further training and supervision for the first 12 Church Family Counsellors; growth groups in the congregations; the CFC Global Network; music and worship training; and other church activities related to these areas.

The new Church Family Counsellors will graduate in June 2028. The goal is that, by the same year, all four congregations will have a Lutheran worship team leading Sunday services with live instruments instead of karaoke backing tracks.

Please pray for Cambodia, LCC staff, the four congregations, the CFC and music training programmes, and the Ruotsala family.

Zambia. LTCS School

The work of FLEM in Zambia began as collaboration with the Kitee Evangelical Folk High School (KEKO). The project, funded by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and KEKO, started in 2009 with the goal of training young people in computer literacy, thereby opening up access to information. The project was called TEDITE (Towards Equality, Democracy, and Economic Growth by IT Education). In 2012, the school was registered as an independent institution under its own governing board, officially named LTCS School. Many of the students who participated in the TEDITE project later became teachers at the school.

Today LTCS provides education in computer studies as well as biblical studies, with the additional aim of helping students find employment. The school also collaborates with local churches and organizes programs and educational initiatives for orphans.

Congo. The LECA Church Diocese

The LECA Church operates in both Zambia and Congo. FLEM has supported mission work in Congo’s LECA Diocese since 2016. Our support has been directed to the central administration of the church as well as local congregations. With the association’s financial assistance, hymn books and communion items have been purchased, and funds have been allocated to church meetings and local ministry efforts.

Estonia. Estonian Evangelical Lutheran Church.

Missionary work in Estonia plays a crucial role in strengthening communities, supporting church leaders, and fostering spiritual growth in a post-Soviet society where Christianity is not the dominant cultural force. With a persistant need for pastoral care, biblical education, and outreach programs, our missionaries help vitalize congregations and encourage active participation in worship and community life. Their work also extends to mentoring church workers, engaging youth, and building networks for small group activities while creating opportunities for fellowship. By equipping local leaders and congregations with resources for evangelism and spiritual development, missionary efforts contribute to the long-term stability and renewal of the Christian presence in Estonia.

Russia. The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ingria in Russia

The situation in Russia remains challenging, and the border between Finland and Russia is expected to remain closed for the time being. As a result, missionaries must travel via Estonia or Norway.

So far, the situation in both St. Petersburg and Karelia has remained calm, and the atmosphere is safe. Work continues, even though financial support for the Ingrian Church is currently impossible. The situation is being monitored in collaboration with other mission organizations, and preparations are being made for future changes.

Southeast Asia. Thailand.

In the beginning of 2025 FLEM began supporting Bible translation work in Northern Thailand in a joint project with the Wycliffe Bible Translators. The Ake language has approximately 10,000 speakers, who are spread across an area roughly the size of Finland in Southeast Asia, spanning four different countries. They are part of one of the many linguistic groups in the mountainous regions. The New Testament was translated into Ake in 2015, and since 2017 work has continued on translating the Old Testament. The translation project is progressing well, and literacy classes are being organized alongside it to ensure that the Word of God reaches as many people as possible.

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