Our Partners

Ascension is part of the Northern Illinois District--the 260 congregations in the northern third of Illinois.  The pastors and congregations of district work, worship, and learn together.  The Northern Illinois District works toward greater use of the Word, holistic Wellness of church workers, and serving as faithful Witnesses of Christ.

Faith, Hope, Peace Ministries traces its beginning to Faith (Oak Lawn) member Betty Baker talking Pastor Matt Gunia, who was visiting her facility while seeing a member of his congregation. She asked Pastor Gunia share God’s Word with her because there was not a regular worship service for residents at her facility at that time. Since these small beginnings, our ministry has expanded now to include 19 facilities served with by almost 50 participating congregations.  

The Apple of His Eye Mission Society exists to boldly declare Y’shua as the Messiah and urgently equip God’s people to do the same.  We are passionate about telling Jewish people and gentiles that Jesus is the promised Messiah and invite them to respond in faith.  Apple has missionaries serving in both the United States and in Israel.

Bethesda helps thousands of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities realize a greater sense of independence by providing resources, opportunities and encouragement. Our impact changes lives.  Ascension is honored to support Bethesda through prayer and financial support.

With over 45 years of evangelism and youth ministry experience, OAFC offers free training to youth and adults which can assist you in evangelism and strengthening the faith of your youth. OAFC will meet with you, train you, and work with you so that you will be able to share your faith as we all witness of Jesus' love and forgiveness in your community and wherever God leads us.

Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne (CTSFW) is an institution of theological higher education of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod whose central purpose is to prepare men for the pastoral ministry, as well as men and women for other service in the church, through programs offering an understanding of the Christian faith that is Christ centered, biblically based, confessionally Lutheran, and evangelically active.

Concordia Seminary serves church and world by providing theological education and leadership centered in the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ for the formation of pastors, missionaries, deaconesses, scholars, and leaders in the name of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod.

The primary purpose of our organization is to provide training, mentoring and consultation services for pastors seeking to enhance their ability to help people struggling with the ever-increasing personal, family and social complexities of contemporary life. The retreat training environment, grounded in Holy Scripture and the Lutheran Confessions, ensures that pastors will be emotionally and spiritually refreshed and equipped by their participation. The Center provides a safe environment for clergy to reflect on their own spiritual and emotional health and assists them to review and enhance their professional competencies and skills as servants of Christ and stewards of God’s sacred mysteries. DOXOLOGY strengthens pastors so they can more faithfully pastor others.