by Pastor Matthew Bishop

‘Sir, let it alone for one more year, until I dig around it and put manure on it. If it bears fruit next year, well and good; but if not, you can cut it down’ (Luke 13:8–9).

The General Church Board (GCB) has approved moves to improve the ‘efficiency and transparency’ of the LCA/NZ’s call process.

Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS) was formed 70 years ago so that our Lutheran family could walk alongside people in need. Today our church through ALWS works in 11 countries. Last year the ALWS family helped 297,498 people with the same spirit of service as 70 years ago.

by Pastor Matthew Bishop

‘I will bring my people Israel back from exile … They will make gardens and eat their fruit’ (Amos 9:14).

by Pastor Matthew Bishop

‘… Arise, come, my darling; my beautiful one, come with me’ (Song of Solomon 2:13).

by Pastor Matthew Bishop

‘This is the heir. Come, let’s kill him and take his inheritance’ (Matthew 21:38).