Rev. James and Angela Sharp

Serving the Lord in Uruguay


 

Bio

The Rev. James and Angela Sharp serve the Lord as missionaries of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod (LCMS) in Uruguay. James plants new churches and works to support mercy outreach projects around the country. Through Word and Sacrament ministry, he partners with the pastors and congregations of the Lutheran Church of Uruguay to start new ministries to reach people with the Gospel. James also teaches Lutheran theology courses to help train individuals in the Lutheran faith and to develop local leaders to carry on God’s mission.

Angela focuses on education. She teaches math and English in the bilingual program of San Pablo Lutheran School. She also teaches English-as-a-Foreign-Language (EFL) classes as an outreach to people of all ages. In addition, she organizes and provides content for Sunday schools throughout the country and conducts workshops for training new teachers and educational leaders. James and Angela also seek to build relationships through Bible studies and other community activities. Through these interactions, they are given opportunities to share the Gospel.

James was born in East Moline, Ill., where his home congregation is St. John’s Lutheran Church. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Concordia University Chicago, River Forest, Ill., and received his Master of Divinity from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis. During his time in school, he studied as an exchange student at Seminário Concórdia, São Leopoldo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Before becoming a missionary, he served in three Lutheran high schools and as a parish pastor in Baltimore, Md.

Angela was born in Denison, Iowa, where her home congregation is Zion Lutheran Church. She received a bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education (with focus areas in math and English) from Concordia University, Nebraska, Seward, Neb. Before heading to the mission field, she taught at Baltimore Lutheran School, Towson, Md. James and Angela enjoy spending time with their four children: Elias, Ambrose, Callida and Magdalyn.

Prayers

Pray for the Sharps as they serve in Uruguay. Ask God to guide them so they may effectively communicate the Gospel in this secular country. Pray for the Sharp children, that they would grow in their faith in Jesus despite living in an unbelieving society. Ask God to give His peace and strength to their family here in the United States who love and support them but miss them as well.

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Additional Information

  • Birthdays:
    • James - July 2
    • Angela - April 10
    • Elias - March 21
    • Ambrose - Dec. 29
    • Callida - July 9
    • Magdalyn - Feb. 19
  • Wedding Anniversary: July 15
  • Home District: Southeastern

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