When Pastor Matt Anker, the LCA/NZ’s Assistant to the Bishop – International Mission, called on Lutheran pastors in Australia and New Zealand to support their brother pastors in the Philippines, he says the response was ‘breathtaking’.

by Pastor Tim Castle-Schmidt

Calling the crowd to join his disciples, he said, ‘Anyone who intends to come with me has to let me lead’ (Mark 8:38).

by Pastor Tim Castle-Schmidt

Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward (Genesis 15:1).

Open to anyone, anywhere, Australian Lutheran College’s (ALC) Festival of Learning (15–19 February) used a hybrid approach to bring people together on campus and online, with the majority favouring a remote learning experience.

by Sue Westhorp

For he did not despise or abhor the affliction of the afflicted; he did not hide his face from me, but heard when I cried to him (Psalm 22:24).

by Hanna Schulz

The opening of a new biblical translation and literacy training centre in Papua New Guinea’s Gulf Province is cause for great joy, says Bible translation advisor and LCA/NZ member Hanna Schulz. The centre’s name – ‘Oroi’io Madei’ – can be translated as either ‘Word of Life’ or ‘Living Word’.