Aug2025
Rock of Ages
by Pauline Simonsen
People, despite their wealth, do not endure; they are like the beasts that perish (Psalm 49:12).
Aug2025
Ministry enrolments boost continues at ALC
There has been an influx of new students enrolling at ALC in 2025, with many embarking on a pathway to pastoral ministry. In Semester 2, up to 20 people seeking to enter ministry studies in the LCANZ may join the 18 students who began studies in Semester 1.
Aug2025
A matter of the heart
by Pauline Simonsen
… real circumcision is a matter of the heart – it is spiritual and not literal. Such a person receives praise not from others but from God (Romans 2:29).
Jul2025
Women’s ministry advocate appointed
As part of the implementation program of the ordination proposals from the 2024 Convention of General Synod, Dr Pauline Simonsen has been appointed as the LCANZ’s Advocate for Women in Pastoral Ministry.
Jul2025
Badge of honour
by Pauline Simonsen
For merely listening to the law doesn’t make us right with God. It is obeying the law that makes us right in his sight (Romans 2:13).
Jul2025
Child Safety Standards Action Plans overdue
by Tim Ross
Many congregations still need to submit their Child Safety Standards Action Plans or Child Safety Assurances. This is a vital step in creating safe church environments in our congregations.

