Feb2025
LCA welcomes new international mission leader
New LCA International Mission leader Pastor Mark Schultz is excited ‘to see what God has in store’ for the church, as he starts his ‘next adventure’ in ministry. Pastor Mark was installed to his new role by LCANZ Bishop Paul Smith at Mount Barker SA on 23 February.
Feb2025
Lutheran Media celebrates ‘80 years of blessings’
by Joanne Chamberlain
To kick off its 80th anniversary celebrations, Lutheran Media has launched a history book called ‘Lutheran media ministry in Australia and New Zealand: 80 years of blessings’.
Feb2025
Church initiative welcomes new residents
by Nigel Rosenzweig
The Combined Churches Welcome Pack Project, spearheaded by Victor Harbor Lutheran Church and funded by a $10,000 LCANZ Local Mission Seed Fund grant, is a collaborative effort among churches on the Fleurieu Peninsula to welcome the growing number of new residents moving into the area.
Feb2025
Sowing the seeds for God’s mission
by John Meier
Inspired by a story about mission grants available in the LCANZ and acknowledging a lack of youth and young families in their congregation, members of Immanuel Lutheran Church Kadina SA decided to act.
Jan2025
Serving the most vulnerable for 75 years
This year, the Lutheran Church of Australia and New Zealand celebrates 75 years of serving the most vulnerable through the ministry of Australian Lutheran World Service.
Jan2025
Safe Church training restructured
by Tim Ross
In response to a restructuring of LCANZ Safe Church Training, new Professional Standards roles have been created to meet the needs of the new structure.






