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Statements and Values

Concordia's Growth Guided by Mission and Vision

-- Written by Deaconess Sara Lemon

“And He said to them, ‘Go into all the world and proclaim the Gospel to the whole creation.’” Mark 16:15

The Vision Statement of Concordia Lutheran Ministries is “Serving the Triune God by providing for the needs of His people.” In striving to carry out this vision, Concordia finds itself on another stage of growth. The “needs of His people” are great, and the Lord has  equipped us with the means to provide for them.

For Concordia Lutheran Ministries, “into all the world” has meant international mission work, but it has also meant medical care for residents of western Pennsylvania. Historically, this has meant bringing residents of the community into facilities to receive holistic care in a Christian environment. In recent years, Concordia has literally been going into the world, driving to the homes of those in need of medical care, and bringing them the Word of God through in-home chaplain visits.

Whether it’s acquiring a new facility or going into the homes of those in need, the mission is the same.

The church continues the work of the apostles through pastors who are called to preach the Word of God and administer the Sacraments. But while pastors play an important role in Concordia,
there are also many employees daily showing the love of Christ
while fulfilling their jobs.

Regardless of job or title, each vocation can be carried out in love and service to others because of the love our Lord first showed us on the cross, made personal in our baptism. In caring for people, the Lord works through people. May He continue to work through the people of Concordia.