Mission & Ministry Leaders

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.

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

Are you 18–25 years old? Do you want to grow as a disciple of Jesus, develop confidence in sharing the gospel and build meaningful relationships with other young adults in Australia, New Zealand and Indonesia?