Mar2025
Governing bodies’ members appointed for next synodical term
The General Church Board has appointed members to five of the LCANZ’s boards, committees and commissions for the 2024–2027 synodical term.
Feb2025
LCA welcomes new international mission leader
New LCA International Mission leader Pastor Mark Schultz is excited ‘to see what God has in store’ for the church, as he starts his ‘next adventure’ in ministry. Pastor Mark was installed to his new role by LCANZ Bishop Paul Smith at Mount Barker SA on 23 February.
Dec2024
Governing bodies’ members appointed for next synodical term
The General Church Board has appointed members to nine of the LCANZ’s boards, committees and commissions for the 2024–2027 synodical term.
Nov2024
New way for mission-focused pastor to serve
Pastor Mark Schultz has accepted a call from the LCANZ to serve as Assistant to the Bishop – International Mission. He has served at Sydney’s multi-ethnic, multisite LifeWay Lutheran Church for 18 years and wasn’t looking to move – but God intervened.
Oct2024
Synod elects General Church Board
All six General Church Board members who stood for re-election will serve the LCANZ again in the 2024–27 synodical period, after Synod voted them back in for another term.
Mar2024
District assistant bishop joins General Church Board
Queensland District First Assistant Bishop Ben Hentschke has been appointed to the LCANZ’s General Church Board (GCB) for the remainder of the synodical term. His appointment is a result of previous pastor member Rev Dr Tim Stringer being installed as ALC Principal last month.
