Myanmar, formally known as Burma, is officially known as the Republic Union of Myanmar, has an estimated population or 53.2 million people with 5% of them being Christian. The primarily religion is Buddhist, but has a large population of Muslim also. The country is considered to be a unitary presidential constitutional republic, but is often seen as a military run government. Myanmar is currently on the top 30 most persecuted countries in the world.
LAM's work in Myanmar is in connection with the Lutheran Church of Myanmar (LCM). LCM currently has four districts, eleven congregations, three outreach programs to children and relief work. LAM serves as a connection between LCMC and LCM.
Prayer Requests:
- Pray for continual partnership for church and development work
- Pray for our mission and support for evangelism.
- Pray for scholarships for theological training, pastoral and lay leadership training.
- Pray for partnership to support our relief work and development work.