Mission & Ministry Leaders

by Nathan Hedt

Non-Christians are more open to receiving blessings and coming to church at Christmas. Nathan Hedt shares how we can bless those around us this Advent and Christmas season.

At its October 2023 meeting, the General Church Board agreed to make some important changes to Child Safety Standards submission timelines. The next round of Child Safety Plans will now be due in 2025.

Thank you for your wonderful support of Local Mission and the 2023 appeal. Thanks to your generosity, over $22,000 was received, and it’s not too late to donate and support our young leaders.

by Tania Nelson

It’s that time of the year when we start making plans for the new year ahead. Here are a few training opportunities and events that might work for you.

The General Church Board and College of Bishops have approved three Way Forward frameworks for distribution across the LCANZ. The three frameworks are entitled Confessional Communities, Congregations Decide and District Alignment.

More than 90 per cent of Australian congregations have submitted either a Child Safety Plan or an assurance that they have no children in regular attendance, indicating that they are embracing their child safety responsibilities. The next step is to ensure plans are implemented and reviewed.