World Missions Director Del Palmer met with the leaders of the Ingrian Lutheran Church of Russia Monday and Tuesday (June 18, 19). AFLC Missionary Candidates Andy and Monica Coyle desire to be stationed in Russia. The trip and meetings were held to develop a relationship with the Ingrian Lutheran Church and determine the possibility of the Coyles ministering in Russia.
The contact with the Ingrian Lutheran Church originated with the Eastern Europe Missions Network. The Ingrian Lutheran Church and EEMN have had an ongoing relationship. The Coyles have been on numerous summer missions trips to Russia with EEMN.