Country Information

 

• Population: 2,356,508
• Capital City: Riga
• Religion: Christian– 58%; Atheist– 40%; Other– 2%. Of Christians, 19% are Protestant.
• Needs: Support and prayer for the Latvian Lutheran Church; Conservative influence in the church body and  leaders; Partnership of St. Gregor’s School of Christian Ministry, especially with rising heating costs for the building. Guest teachers and student sponsorships are welcomed.  Support is needed for long-term missionaries, Rev. Martins and Gunta Irbes.