Pastoral: Care, Compassion, Understanding & Love

Lutheran Ministry Services Northwest (LMS) is a non-profit organization providing counseling, pastoral and spiritual care to individuals and their families in Pacific Northwest area hospitals, nursing homes, care centers and veteran homes. The mission of LMS is to bring spiritual care and the healing touch of Christ's love to those in these facilities and anywhere else people may need our services.

LMS is guided by the words of Jesus in Matthew 25:36, “I was naked and you clothed Me; I was sick and you visited Me; I was in prison and you came to Me.’"

LMS chaplains serve as a pastoral extension for all Lutheran congregations in the Northwest and visits all Lutherans that find themselves away from their regular spiritual support.

Through a partnership of chaplains, volunteers and professional staff, LMS serves as an enlightened and caring community willing to address the issues raised by those in need of counseling and pastoral care. LMS brings compassion, love, and understanding to individuals and their families facing catastrophic situations in their lives.

LMS is a recognized social ministry partner of the LCMS and ELCA, and is a member of Lutheran Services in America.