Steven and Cynthia Schumacher – Ghana
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Rev. Steven and Cynthia Schumacher serve the Lord as career missionaries in Ghana, West Africa. Steven teaches courses in Lutheran theology and serves as the dean of academics and student activities at the seminary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Ghana (ELCG) in Accra, Ghana. He also assists the ELCG with their deaf ministry efforts. Cynthia assists the ELCG as an English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teacher at their seminary.
Steven is from Concordia, Mo., and his current home congregation is Zion Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne, Ind. He earned his bachelor’s degree in industrial design technology from Central Missouri State University, Warrensburg, and his Master of Divinity from Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne. Steven served as a pastor at five different LCMS congregations in Northeast and Midwest United States. He served as the North Wisconsin District missionary to the deaf (1988-1993). Most recently, Steven served as the director of deaf ministry for Lutheran Friends of the Deaf (Mill Neck Family of Organizations) and as an adjunct professor teaching deaf ministry at Concordia, Fort Wayne. Steven enjoys woodworking, camping and spending time outdoors.
Cynthia was born in Chester, Ill., and her current home congregation is also Zion Lutheran Church, Fort Wayne, Ind. She received a bachelor’s degree in education, with an emphasis in early childhood education and English literature, from Concordia Teachers College, Seward, Neb. (now known as Concordia University, Nebraska). Cynthia enjoys sewing, crafts, gardening and reading.
Prayers
Pray for Steven and Cynthia as they serve in Ghana. Pray that God gives them safety as they live in the village of Saasabi, Greater Accra, Ghana. Ask God to give them peace and understanding as they live in a different culture and minister to the local people and the ELCG seminary students. Pray that God daily gives them wisdom and insight as they teach and help prepare men for the Holy Ministry. Pray for the students who receive their instruction that their hearts and minds are open to God’s Word. Pray for the people of Ghana who learn of the Gospel through the missionary work that is done in this country. Pray for Steven and Cynthia’s children and their families as they remain in the United States. Let us give thanks that the Schumachers are serving God’s children in this part of the world.
Special Dates
- Birthdays:
- Steven – July 4
- Cynthia – Aug. 11
- Wedding Anniversary: Aug. 7