In this week’s Story of Faith in Action (SOFIA): On Aug. 5, 2019, as the ELCA Churchwide Assembly met to elect leaders and make decisions regarding the future, Salvadoran Lutherans gathered for a similar reason.

For them, the day was historic: the Salvadoran Lutheran Church (SLC) ordained 14 pastors, increasing its roster from 35 to 49. Bolstered in part by Mission Support funds, the SLC provided training and support for these new leaders as they pursued a path to ordination.