Apr2026
The world where God encounters you
by Jacob Traeger
Now before the festival of the Passover, Jesus knew that his hour had come to depart from this world and go to the Father. Having loved his own who were in the world, he loved them to the end (John 13:1).
Apr2026
A troubled spirit
by Jacob Traeger
After saying this Jesus was troubled in spirit and declared, ‘Very truly, I tell you, one of you will betray me’ (John 13:21).
Mar2026
‘It is finished!’
by Stephen Schultz
In a message for Easter, Assistant Bishop Stephen Schultz reflects on the question many people are asking – ‘When will it end?’ – and points to the hope found in Jesus’ words from the cross: ‘It is finished’.
Mar2026
The seed that bears fruit
by Jacob Traeger
Very truly, I tell you, unless a grain of wheat falls into the earth and dies, it remains just a single grain, but if it dies it bears much fruit (John 12:24).
Mar2026
Growing together in mission: Chinese leaders gather in Brisbane
by Brian Shek
Earlier this month, Chinese Lutheran pastors and ministry leaders from across Australia and New Zealand gathered in Brisbane for the 2026 Chinese Ministry Summit.
Mar2026
Archives marks centenary – but with caveats
Lutheran Archives last week marked 100 years of gathering, preserving and sharing the records, statistics and stories of the congregations, departments, ministries and individuals of Lutheran churches in Australia and New Zealand.

