Established in 1977 as the successor body of the U.S.A. National Committee of the Lutheran World Federation (USANC), Lutheran World Ministries (LWM) was a joint agency of the Lutheran Church in America, The American Lutheran Church, and the Association of Evangelical Lutheran Churches. Its programs focused on world mission, theological and social study, volunteer service, publicity and communication, and international scholarship exchange. The LWM Executive Assistant was responsible for assisting the General Secretary in carrying out his official duties. Rollin G. Shaffer served in this capacity from May 1977 until his.
Retirement in May 1981. In 1987, LWM was terminated with the establishment of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
From the description of Rollin G. Shaffer Files, 1976-1981. (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Library). WorldCat record id: 37511253
