Feature Stories

by Bethany Marsh

‘Ministry’ is probably not the first word people typically associate with Professional Standards. However, to Dave Biar, who recently retired after 12 years as a Professional Standards Officer for the LCA, that’s how it should be regarded.

by Hannah Doecke

With support from an LCANZ Local Mission Fund Seed Grant, St James Lutheran Church Hervey Bay has launched the Community Connection and Growth Project. Led by Child & Youth Ministry Coordinator Hannah Doecke, the project is already strengthening ties between church, school and community.

by David Yap

Planting a new church has always been a great step of faith. Despite that, members of Grace Lutheran Chinese congregation in Perth have taken that step to serve Chinese-speaking people in the suburb of Duncraig. This bold vision is being supported by an LCANZ Local Mission Fund grant.

by Julie Scholz

Members of St Paul Lutheran Church Blair Athol in suburban Adelaide are keen to strengthen relationships with those around them, especially the children and families of the co-located school and playgroup, as well as the wider community.

by Bishop Paul Smith

In a message of encouragement shared with the church in the lead-up to Easter, LCANZ Bishop Paul Smith says, ‘as we follow his journey to the cross, we are reminded that he is trustworthy and true and will cleanse us from all unrighteousness …’

by Joanne Chamberlain

Joanne Chamberlain from Lutheran Media visited a farm in the Murraylands region of South Australia to hear the story of Alex, a local farmer whose property was devastated by a flood in 2022. Hear Alex’s story of faith and resilience.