Apr2019
Let the little children come to me
Grow Ministries and the LCA’s Commission on Worship have created children’s addresses to be used as part of worship to engage and encourage the young people in our congregations.
Nov2018
Fun for the ages
by Paula Nitschke
Riverview Lutheran Rest Home in Loxton, in South Australia’s Riverland, was recently recognised as a finalist in the ACSA (Aged & Community Services Australia) Aged Care Awards for its intergenerational community engagement program.
Jul2018
Free to follow a passion
by Thomas Schubert
#youngSAVEDfree In this monthly column we hear from young people in our church about the ministries and mission they are part of – and how we in the LCA can better engage with youth in our communities. Growing up in a Christian household, Thomas Schubert has always seen faith as a natural part of his… Read more
Jul2018
A special chance to grow
by Vicki Rochow
It’s time to apply to participate in the 2019 Grow Leadership program, which is run by Grow Ministries and LCA International Mission and will prepare 12 young adults to be future leaders in the LCA.
Feb2017
Young leaders in training
by LCA Communications
Meet the young people who are training to be future leaders within the Lutheran Church of Australia.
Jan2017
Meet our young leaders in training
by Lisa McIntosh
Meet the young people who are training to be future leaders within the Lutheran Church of Australia. They are the inaugural participants in the LCA’s new Grow Leadership program – a training initiative designed to provide continuing and sustainable Christian leadership development and training for young adults. Those selected from Australian applicants for 2017 are… Read more
Aug2016
Mentors enrich young lives
by Vicki Rochow
‘O my people, listen to my instructions. Open your ears to what I am saying, for I will speak to you in a parable. I will teach you hidden lessons from our past – stories we have heard and known, stories our ancestors handed down to us. We will not hide these truths from our… Read more
Aug2016
Partnership starts at birth
by Keren Loffler
Churches are recognising the importance of partnering with parents and resourcing faith in the home, as well as the vital role intergenerational relationships and participation in a church community play in growing faith in children.
Aug2016
Helping young leaders to grow
by LCA Communications
Grow Ministries has developed a new training program designed to provide ongoing and sustainable leadership development for young adults of the Lutheran Church of Australia. Beginning in January 2017, the Grow Leadership program will require a part-time commitment for 11 months by participants. It will accept 12 young adults from across the church, as well… Read more
Jul2016
Family encouragement for eternity
by Rachel Schilling
Grow Ministries newsletter Grow Together is a quarterly printed resource aimed at equipping families with inspiration to take up their spiritual role as parents, grandparents and carers with eternity in mind. As Michelle Anthony shares in her book 7 Family Ministry Essentials with Megan Marshman: ‘What you believe and where you aim your heart determine… Read more
