Campus Ministries
Lutheran campus ministries serve many state and private colleges and universities, promoting community, discipleship and service. You can refer a student, find a ministry or find contact information for campus ministry staff. You can also find a specific campus ministry by state.
Living Water Ministries
Executive Director: Nicole McCarthy
A shared ministry of the North/West Lower Michigan and the Southeast Michigan Synods, Living Water Ministries provides camping and retreat experiences for children and youth, as well as meaningful retreats for adults.
Executive Director Update on Recent and Upcoming Activities – Sept. 2025
Lutheran Men in Mission
LMM is Lutheran Men in Mission; one of the last remaining national ministries to men whose primary focus and mission is discipleship and evangelism. Their goal is to intentionally disciple men to become bold, daring followers of Jesus Christ.
Lutheran Outdoor Ministries
We are a church that is energized by lively engagement in our faith and life. For many, outdoor ministry is a life-changing experience. In partnership with congregations, outdoor ministries strive to strengthen, support and lift up the body of Christ by encouraging spiritual growth in outdoor settings. There are 121 ELCA-affiliated camp, retreat and conference center sites in the United States and Puerto Rico.
Outdoor ministries offer a wide variety of programs that provide growth experiences for people of all ages, many of whom become leaders in the church and their communities. Youth can benefit through camp, which helps growth in areas such as spirituality, self-confidence, independence, making friends, exploring and learning new activities.
Samaritas
Their mission statement is simply, “Serving people as an expression of the love of Christ.” Service and mission are at the heart of what they do, and for over 90 years, they have let that guide their impact across the state of Michigan, serving 38,000 people each year. Their vision is: Samaritas will walk alongside individuals and families to nurture lasting personal growth, connection and empowerment in order to realize their fullest potential, creating the opportunity for people and communities to thrive.
Women of the ELCA
Contact person: Roxy Montague
Young Adults in Global Mission
The ELCA Young Adults in Global Mission program invites ELCA young adults (ages 21-35) into a transformation, year-long journey in international service. Young adults serve in the spirit of accompaniment, walking alongside global companions in a manner that practices mutuality, interdependence, and solidarity. Areas of service include health and development, congregational ministry, human rights, education, homelessness, addiction recovery, women’s issues, and children and youth.
Youth
Information for elementary, middle, and high school youth.