Mar2026
First assistant bishop for the Northern Territory installed
More than 200 people – mostly from Central Australia and Australia’s Top End – gathered at Alice Springs Lutheran Church late last month to witness the installation of Pastor Stephen Radke as the first-ever assistant bishop for the Northern Territory in the LCA’s SA–NT District.
Feb2026
New Lutheran Media manager announced
Lifelong LCA member Liam Hensel is the new Lutheran Media manager. An Adelaide-based marketing, communications and community engagement professional, Liam last month succeeded former manager Dr Tania Nelson, who had served in the role since August 2023.
Feb2026
New library director for ALC
Experienced museum curator, researcher and history consultant Catherine Manning is the new Director of Library Services for Australian Lutheran College (ALC).
Nov2025
LLL welcomes new CEO
Karen Pienaar has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer of LLL Australia. An experienced chief executive, finance professional and business operations manager, and a committed Lutheran, Karen had been serving as interim CEO since August.
Sep2025
New Lutheran education leader announced
Lutheran school principal Ms Jodie Hoff will be the new Executive Director of Lutheran Education Australia from January 2026. The founding principal of Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School in Queensland, Jodie will succeed Associate Professor Lisa Schmidt.
Jul2025
Women’s ministry advocate appointed
As part of the implementation program of the ordination proposals from the 2024 Convention of General Synod, Dr Pauline Simonsen has been appointed as the LCANZ’s Advocate for Women in Pastoral Ministry.
