Mission & Ministry Leaders

by Craig Heidenreich

As I write these words, I suspect I’m talking to people closer to 60 than 20, and (like me) you long to see young people return to faith. We are faced with a ‘mission’ that calls us (older ones) to cross the generational divide and inspire the next generation. So, let’s unpack this challenge.

Voluntary Assisted Dying legislation has been introduced in Australia and New Zealand. As it is now a legal process, the Lutheran Church of Australia and New Zealand (LCANZ) has outlined how God’s people can respond to this practice.

25 August 2023 Listen to this podcast https://lca.box.com/shared/static/vlb4m6rg26vpo0mejaypdjxphbrcwo20.mp3 Young leaders – our hope and joy Pastor Joel Grieger and Elsa Matthias If you are troubled by the lack of young… Read more

What does it mean to form faith in children and youth? What seems to work best and why? Is your congregation looking to rethink your ministry to children and youth?

11 August 2023 Listen to this podcast https://lca.box.com/shared/static/yggno2h7b0u9m0xnmtx6vla0c8pdwzuj.mp3 Back-to-school grannies Gill Stevenson and Darren Stevenson Having been involved over many years with programs connecting young students with retirement home residents,… Read more

On 21 July 2023, the General Church Board approved for publication the Doctrinal Statement and Theological Opinion (DSTO), Voluntary Assisted Dying.