Feature Stories

by Helen Beringen

It was a baptism of fire raining down on the head of Elisabeth Clarke that sparked her unique ministry almost a decade ago.

by Peter McGuinness

In the wake of almost unimaginable tragedy, Peter McGuinness’ family has discovered God’s grace and used their experience to drive a mission to challenge teen drivers and save lives.

by Lisa McIntosh

Amid all the suffering from COVID-19, God has given us precious and rare gifts – among them less busyness and the chance to reflect on what it means to be his church in the world. Some LCA/NZ mission leaders believe these gifts present our church with an opportunity too good to miss.

by Helen Beringen

‘I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing’ (John… Read more

by Adrian Kitson

We can learn new things quickly when we have to. We can adapt and help others do the same. We have adapted well to the online world and have finally found the fertile digital mission field!

by Tim Stringer

While Dr Tim Stringer believes online worship is not most people’s first choice, he says many congregations have discovered people who have not been in a physical worship space for years, if at all, have joined their worship online.