Local Mission

by Jill Lange-Mohr

Living Faith Lutheran Church Greater Geelong Vic is beginning a new chapter in youth ministry, building on the momentum of 21 students who were confirmed last year. The congregation is creating new opportunities to encourage young people in their faith.

More than 120 people gathered in Duncraig, Perth, Western Australia, last month as Grace Chinese Lutheran Church celebrated Lunar New Year with worship and a shared meal – a joyful milestone for this Local Mission Fund-supported ministry.

by Lee Kroehn

What happens when a church and school choose to see one another not just as neighbours, but as partners in mission? In Brisbane, Our Saviour Lutheran Church Rochedale and Redeemer Lutheran College are seeing faith flourish in everyday relationships.

EMMY – Explorations in Mission and MinistrY is a new monthly online conversation for pastors, church leaders and congregation members across Australia and New Zealand.

Lifelong LCA member Liam Hensel is the new Lutheran Media manager. An Adelaide-based marketing, communications and community engagement professional, Liam last month succeeded former manager Dr Tania Nelson, who had served in the role since August 2023.

by Tim Eckert

Building on its existing ministries, Glynde Lutheran Church is preparing to launch the Glynde Cross-Cultural Ministry Centre, a three-year project to strengthen multicultural ministry and provide cross-cultural learning for the wider church.