Outbound Ministries
Concordia supports these outbound ministries through volunteer efforts and stewardship grants funded by congregational offerings. Additionally, Concordia allocates funding to support domestic ministries as needs arise.
Bethlehem Lutheran Church & School
In 2025, Concordia’s grant allowed Bethlehem to strengthen the Northside Urban Ministry Coalition supporting coordinated outreach for education, food stability, and family support across North St. Louis. Concordia also supported Bethlehem’s tornado disaster relief. In 2026, grant funds will be used to support both in-house and external professional development for Bethlehem’s staff with the goal of building a sustainable pipeline of educators within the community.
Feed My People
Since 2007, Concordia has provided more than $135,000 in grant support, along with volunteer and ministry involvement. In 2025, Feed My People used a $5,000 grant to purchase an alarm system better secure their entrance. Concordia also provided a grant to purchase a new van for food distribution. In 2026, grant funds will be utilized to purchase a digital media communications display with installation of the device and service.
Harbor Leadership Collective
The Harbor Leadership Collective is a Christ-centered young adult leadership ministry that equips emerging leaders through mentoring, spiritual formation, vocational discernment, and hands-on service.
Concordia’s grant funds directly support the staffing and operational costs of The Harbor leadership development program and core program materials and resources. Overall, this grant enables The Harbor to maintain high-quality leadership formation.
Mental Health Ministry
In 2026, Concordia launched a mental health ministry program led by Kassaundra Schario. She provides individual counseling services and workshops on Concordia’s campus, and she goes to schools to offer group counseling sessions for middle school students.
Redeeming Life Outreach Ministries
RLOM’s maternity and transition homes provide hope and support in Christ for pregnant women in crisis by offering understanding, encouragement, and a brighter future. Concordia’s grant will be used as seed money for the acquisition and renovation of a home that will serve as their facility for St. Louis County residents.
Christ Community International
Christ Community International’s mission is to support those in need. Since 2013, CCI has supported the Lutheran Church of Uganda through the development of Christ Community Lutheran Primary and Secondary School in Kawete, Uganda. Concordia provided CCI with funds to complete their secondary school attended by 211 students. CCI also provides medical support during mission trips, which Concordia members regularly attend. Additionally, Concordia brought Lucy, a young child from Uganda, to St. Louis for heart surgery.
Christian Friends of New Americans
CFNA’s purpose is to reflect Christ’s love by walking with refugees and immigrants and empowering them to thrive in their new community. CFNA uses grand funds to support ministry areas such as ESL and after-school tutoring and for scholarship funds. Students who attend Lutheran schools are transformed by the Gospel and teachers who reflect Christ’s love. Volunteers in these programs are blessed to serve those who are marginalized and live out God's command to love others.
St. Trinity Lutheran Church
In 2025, Saint Trinity used an $8,000 grant to expand its facilities. The grant supported repairs and the rededication of their sanctuary, along with minor upgrades to other areas, with the goal of welcoming more outside groups and activities. In 2026, St. Trinity is using grant funds to cover the salary of a seasonal ministry assistant.
LCMS Missouri District Support
Concordia supports the Missouri District of the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod, which provides funding to a number of charitable organizations.