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LWF President Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa. Photo: LWF
Archbishop Dr Panti Filibus Musa
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Global Communion
We are a Lutheran commuion Living out our faith in church and society
150
Member Churches
Our churches represent over 75.5 million people from the Lutheran tradition
99
Countries
The LWF covers seven geographic regions and a diverse array of contexts
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Areas of work
Promoting justice, peace, reconciliation and dignity for individuals and communities
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Assemblies
There have been 13 Assemblies, our highest governing body
7 886
LWF Staff
Including communion office, international, national and incentive staff
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Communion Office
Our Geneva office carries out tasks mandated by our governing bodies
178
Million EUR income
We receive funds from member churches and different partner organizations