who we are
About Us
Originally called the Lutheran Laymen’s League (LLL) upon its formation in 1917, the organisation was renamed the International Lutheran Laymen’s League in 1972 to reflect its growing impact globally. The International Lutheran Laymen’s League (Int’l LLL) is a dedicated group of supporters and volunteers who are active in ministry domestically and around the world. These are people of all ages and walks of life. The ministry of the organisation is currently expressed through a wide range of Christ-centered outreach efforts under the name of Lutheran Hour Ministries (LHM). Today, the Int’l LLL’s business and financial affairs are overseen by a Board of Directors consisting of a chair, vice chair and 12 directors.
Our History
In 1917, a group of 12 men attending a convention of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod in Milwaukee met to settle a $100,000 debt incurred by the church body. They accomplished that goal, and in the process formed the Lutheran Laymen’s League. The LLL next raised more than $2.7 million to fund a pension plan for professional church workers.
Our Mission
Bringing Christ to the Nations—and the Nations to the Church
Our Impact
It is God’s mission to rescue people who have become separated from Him, restore relationships with them and renew them for holy living and service to others. His message is simple: rescue, restoration and renewal are found only in Jesus Christ.
The Director Speech
We are grateful to God, the Lord of this ministry, our Leaders in the Head Quarters in St. Louis, USA, the past and present Trustees of CMC-I Trust and of course all the God’s Children like you who pray and support our Ministry Programs with their prayers and generous offerings.