Discussion continues as to how the Christians in these two small Lutheran groups can be united into one Lutheran Church of Senegal. Lutheran work in Senegal has a holistic approach, with an emphasis on establishing relationships with the Senegalese people. Health care and literacy are important emphases. Since the mid-1990s there has been an increased focus on evangelism in the form of development work, Bible correspondence, and cultural centers. There is a strong focus on Pulaar-speaking people, who are animal herders.
Animal husbandry provides a key method of relating to people.
Few people think of veterinary skills as important for missionaries, but in this case they are critical. The primary health care program is so outstanding that the government has used it as a model for duplication in other areas of the country. Health care training prevents life-threatening diarrhea in babies, a more effective approach than rehydrating the few babies who may be brought to hospitals. Youth activities at the Dakar Center include the very popular basketball. The Dakar Center is an exciting mission project which provides library facilities, study space, recreation and social events, and classes in literacy, sewing and many other topics.