Sep2025
Discouragement or praise hymns?
by Peter Bean
I am very discouraged, and I was pouring out my heart to the Lord (1 Samuel 1:15b).
Sep2025
The getting of wisdom
by Peter Bean
I want you to be wise in doing right and to stay innocent of any wrong (Romans 16:19b).
Sep2025
A hotel, a house, a home for our church
From a former hotel to a repurposed nursing home, the LCA’s Churchwide Office has called some unexpected places home. As the LCA prepares to move to its new city location in 2025, we look back at the unique history of its previous dwellings and some of the people who helped shape them.
Sep2025
The little tent bringing Jesus to the showgrounds
by Peter Heintze
In the heart of South Australia’s Mallee region, a humble tent has become a place of warmth, welcome and witness. The Mallee Lutheran Parish outreach tent is more than just a shelter at local shows – it’s a ministry of presence and hospitality.
Sep2025
Coworkers in ministry
by Peter Bean
Give my greetings to Priscilla and Aquila, my coworkers in the ministry of Christ Jesus (Romans 16:3).
Sep2025
Aotearoa’s voice rings out at US music conference
The LCANZ’s Pastor Mark Whitfield had the ‘immense joy and honour’ of leading worship at a conference of the Association of Lutheran Church Musicians (ALCM) in the US last month.



