Mission & Ministry Leaders

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.

Members of the LCANZ Western Australia District recently gathered at Rockingham–Mandurah Lutheran Church for the 2026 Mission and Ministry Fest, a weekend of encouragement, learning and fellowship centred on faith and mission.

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.

Your international aid agency, Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS), wants to say Asante – thank you in Swahili. Throughout March, ALWS is hosting Asante celebration events across the country, featuring international guest Mary Obara, who leads program work in Kenya and Somalia.

by Anne Hansen

Lutheran Tract Mission has many tracts explaining the traditions and foods of Lent and Easter. Search the categories ‘Food’ and ‘Lent/Holy Week’ to share the different meanings behind certain traditions.

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.