Rev. Matthew and Kali Wood
Serving the Lord in Indonesia
Bio
The Rev. Matthew and Kali Wood serve on behalf of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) in Indonesia, based in Medan. Matthew serves the LCMS Asia region as an area facilitator with responsibilities in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, Indonesia and Australia. Matthew works with local church leaders to develop ministry strategies and implement FORO meetings to connect local church partners with LCMS districts, circuits, congregations, Recognized Service Organizations and individuals. In Indonesia, Matthew works closely with the Indonesian Christian Lutheran Church (GKLI). He helps train pastors and lay leaders for the GKLI by providing continuing education and resource development.
Matthew’s hometown is Mound, Minn., and he grew up attending Redeemer Lutheran Church, Wayzata, Minn. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in theology from Concordia University, St. Paul, St. Paul, Minn., in 2006. He received his Master of Divinity in 2011 and a Master of Sacred Theology (S.T.M.) in 2015 from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. Matthew was ordained in 2011 and served as pastor of Concordia Lutheran Church, Maplewood, Mo. He also worked in campus ministry at Washington University in St. Louis on behalf of Village Lutheran Church, St. Louis. Matthew’s hobbies include picnicking with his family in city parks, reading fiction, long-distance running, chess and bookbinding.
Kali’s hometown is Milwaukee, Wis., where she attended Covenant Lutheran Church growing up. She graduated with a bachelor’s degree and received specialized certification from Concordia University, St. Paul, St. Paul, Minn., in 2008. Her hobbies include baking, cooking and reading. Matthew and Kali enjoy spending time with their four beautiful children: Laurel, Eleanor, Caroline and Kermit.
Prayers
Pray for Matthew and Kali as they serve in Asia. Pray for each of them as they continue to build relationships and navigate the joys and challenges of cross-cultural living. Pray for Kali and the kids especially that they would excel and find joy in homeschooling. Let us give thanks that the Wood family is serving in this part of the world.
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Additional Information
- Birthdays:
- Matthew – March 24
- Kali – July 29
- Laurel – May 15
- Eleanor – Feb. 22
- Caroline – Aug. 26
- Kermit – Aug. 10
- Wedding Anniversary: July 10
- Home District: Missouri
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Give online: You can partner with the LCMS by making an online gift restricted in use to the support of the WOOD family.
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Give by check: You can also make a donation towards this family’s ministry by check. Make checks payable to The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod. Write “Wood-Indonesia Support” on the memo line. Mail to:
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
P.O. Box 66861
St. Louis, MO 63166-6861
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