Additional information about Lutheran Hour Ministries, its outreach programs and the message of Christ can be found at the "Wired with the Word" and international ministries Web sites.
Lutheran Hour Ministries, with headquarters in St. Louis, Mo., is a service of the International Lutheran Laymen's League (Int'l LLL), a volunteer organization of 150,000 members. The Int'l LLL is an auxiliary of The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod and Lutheran Church--Canada.
Lutheran Hour Ministries Fact Sheet
What is Lutheran Hour Ministries?
A worldwide multimedia outreach organization, Lutheran Hour Ministries is a service of the International Lutheran Laymen's League (Int'l LLL), a volunteer organization of 150,000 members. The Int'l LLL is an auxiliary of The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod and Lutheran Church--Canada.
Where is Lutheran Hour Ministries located?
The international headquarters are located in St. Louis, Mo., with offices in 44 countries worldwide.
When was the Int'l LLL founded?
The Int'l LLL was founded in 1917 by lay people committed to helping meet the financial needs of The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod. Media programming began with the North American broadcast of "The Lutheran Hour" in 1930.
What does Lutheran Hour Ministries do?
Utilizing the technological advances of the last century, Lutheran Hour Ministries seeks to serve Christ in all nations through its award-winning radio, television, print and Internet programming. Its directors, staff and volunteers work under the mission of "bringing Christ to the nations, and the nations to the church."
How is Lutheran Hour Ministries supported?
Support for the work of Lutheran Hour Ministries is entirely by individuals and partner congregations. No denominational support is received. The Int'l LLL membership of more than 150,000 Christians supports an annual budget in excess of $25 million dollars.
What are some of Lutheran Hour Ministries' prominent programs?
By Kids ... For Kids(r) is a unique "hands-on" mission project in which children from North American Lutheran elementary, junior high, Sunday, and vacation Bible schools collect and package school supplies for needy children in impoverished nations, while studying the history, geography, language and culture of the focal country.
"Living for Tomorrow" is an ongoing multimedia outreach program using television, radio and print advertisements; a locally established, toll-free number (1-800-LIVING-4); and voluntary support to offer area residents a free booklet and audio cassette package on communication, divorce and parenting issues.
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