Pastors

Among the many resources on the Congregational Life Hub are those about ministry in your congregation. And within that suite is a range of advice and tips about ensuring your congregation is the most welcoming it can be, especially Christmas with bringing many first-time visitors.

Explore the newly expanded Congregational Life Hub: your one-stop destination for faith-filled resources to help congregations and leaders thrive in mission, ministry and congregational life. All LCANZ Learning Hub resources have now been migrated to the hub.

Join LCA International Mission online on Thursday 4 September as we give thanks to God and celebrate 10 years of faithful gospel ministry through Michael (Mick) Hauser in Papua New Guinea (PNG).

‘Presence ’ is a nine-part video series with newly added companion study guides that introduces people to what Lutherans believe. A project of the LCANZ Churchwide Office, this versatile and free faith-life resource unpacks key Lutheran teachings using the films as conversation starters.

The Season of Creation (1 September and 4 October) is soon approaching, and congregations are encouraged to begin this season of prayer and action for the environment with a special service in September.

There has been an influx of new students enrolling at ALC in 2025, with many embarking on a pathway to pastoral ministry. In Semester 2, up to 20 people seeking to enter ministry studies in the LCANZ may join the 18 students who began studies in Semester 1.