About Us
Who we are
The Church of the Augustana in Southeast Asia (CASEA) is a region-wide communion of Lutheran congregations committed to upholding historical Christian orthodoxy and the faithful teaching and practice of it.
Unapologetically Lutheran.
In a world where some modern “Lutherans” seem to be drifting away from their roots, the Church of the Augustana in Southeast Asia (CASEA) proudly rejects any surrender of Lutheran doctrine and practice. We believe it’s time for the Evangelical Lutheran Church to stand firm on the foundation of God’s Word and boldly confess the faithful exposition of Holy Scripture found in the Book of Concord (1580).
Our Affiliation
Our Pastor
Rev. Filmore Lorenz Alvarez serves as head pastor of the Church of the Augustana in Southeast Asia (CASEA). He has been faithfully serving our congregations since August 5, 2018, when St. Mary’s became an independent congregation in communion with the Evangelical Lutheran Diocese of North America (ELDoNA). Based at the CASEA main office at Magnificat Evangelical Lutheran Church (Philippines), Pastor Alvarez provides pastoral care to all mission locations throughout Southeast Asia.