Aug2022
A centuries-old play retold for our age
by Valerie Volk
On a tour of Europe in 1973, Valerie Volk had her first accidental encounter with Oberammergau, a tiny town in the southern German Bavarian Alps. At once she was intrigued and it was the beginning of a 50-year love affair with this historic place.
Jul2022
From shadows into Jesus’ glorious light
by Pastor Matt Anker
Despite living in a village where more than 95 per cent of people are baptised and actively involved in the church, members of the Lutheran congregation at Banden in Thailand’s Nan province remain passionate about local mission – and the fruits of their tireless commitment are a joy to witness.
Jul2022
LCANZ hosts international mission gathering
by Nathan Hedt
International mission practitioners, researchers and theologians from four different continents met last week in North Adelaide, hosted by the LCANZ’s New and Renewing Churches department at Australian Lutheran College.
Jul2022
Youth keep spirit of Reformation alive
by Elsa Matthias
How can we bring the voice of the youth into our church? And how do we do this so that the work of the youth is considered the work of the church? These are questions 22-year-old Elsa Matthias has been exploring with other young Lutherans from around the globe.
May2022
New Lutheran evangelist carries on 50-year PNG mission
by Matt Anker
Five decades after the first Lutherans began a prayer group and built a church in Papua New Guinea’s West Sepik region, a new Lutheran evangelist has been commissioned to continue carrying the good news to people in the remote jungles of the nation’s northernmost province.
May2022
Decade of Bible translation service in PNG
The LCANZ gives thanks for the service of Australian Lutheran Hanna Schulz, who has marked 10 years since she arrived in Papua New Guinea to start working with the people there through Bible translation.
Apr2022
Resource heralds new season for Malay-speakers
by Erin Kerber
With great joy and thanks, LCA International Mission announces the publication and printing of the Lutheran discipleship book Seasons, supported by members of the LCANZ.
Apr2022
Decade of Bible translation service in PNG
The LCANZ thanks God for Hanna Schulz, who has marked 10 years of service in Papua New Guinea in Bible translation.
Apr2022
Boys’ Brigade fosters a love for Jesus
Kong Chak Mun came to faith through the Boys’ Brigade youth ministry program. Years later, his passion for the Boys’ Brigade has continued on and influenced his ministry life.
Apr2022
Resource heralds new season for Malay-speakers
by Erin Kerber
LCA International Mission announces the publication the Lutheran discipleship book Seasons. The translation from English into Malay was supported by members of the LCANZ.
