{The Lutheran Ladies’ Lounge} International Mission 101: The Origin Story

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In this episode, Erin’s launching an exciting NEW series of episodes entitled “International Mission 101.” Beginning with the startling revelation that she is not, in fact, a full-time professional podcast host but rather a 25-year veteran of the LCMS Office of International Mission, Erin here shares her own mission origin story.

How did an unemployed physical therapist end up first as a missionary to Japan and then as a director of short-term missions at the LCMS? (You’ll just have to hear the story to believe it.)

As you listen, you may find yourself asking: How might God be calling me to mission service? If so, Erin ends the episode by sharing some ideas and opportunities.

Learn more at the links below about:

International Mission – The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod

How you can serve: Missionary Service – The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod

Short-term mission opportunities: Serve Now – Mission service opportunities

Erin’s *other* podcast: 5 Minutes with a Missionary Archives – KFUO Radio

Coffee Hour episodes with missionaries: Short Term Mission Stories

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The Lutheran Ladies Lounge is the podcast produced by KFUO Radio and hosted by Sarah Gulseth, Erin Alter, and Rachel Bomberger. Created for Lutheran ladies to have a place to escape to with inviting conversations, laughter, and fellowship with Lutheran sisters, we invite all of you Lutheran ladies to join Sarah, Erin, and Rachel on the sofa in the Lutheran Ladies Lounge to sit, rest your feet, and stay a while. If you’re a Lutheran lady, join us in our Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/LutheranLadiesLounge.