Today the General Synod of the Lutheran Church of Australia and New Zealand (LCANZ) did not pass a proposal to change the teaching of the church which would have permitted the ordination of both men and women.

by Pastor Peter Bean

The wind blows where it chooses … you do not know where it comes from or where it goes. So it is with everyone who is born of the Spirit (John 3:8).

Bishop Paul Smith tonight reminded those gathered in Melbourne at the LCANZ Convention of General Synod that they are meeting in the name of the worker of miracles – Jesus Christ.

by Pastor Peter Bean

He turned over the tables and scattered the money of those who were exchanging it (John 2:15b).

by Pastor Peter Bean

When all the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, ‘They have no more wine’ (John 2:3).

by Pastor Peter Bean

Philip answered, ‘Come and see’ (John 1:46b).