bishops

by Bishop Paul Smith

In the lead-up to Christmas, Bishop Paul Smith reflects on the New Zealand and Australian tradition of Christian churches working together to proclaim the holy birth of the Christ-child.

The four pathways to ordination in the LCANZ are explained in the new ‘Candidacy Pathways for the Office of the Public Ministry’ document released this month.

by Bishop Paul Smith

Our Lord Jesus entered into a ‘space between the places’.

by Bishop Paul Smith

This week our pastors from Australia and New Zealand have met at Concordia College, Highgate in South Australia, for their General Pastors Conference.

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.

by Bishop Paul Smith

We are made people of hope by the cross and empty grave of our Lord Jesus Christ. But this hope is not simply being positive or wishful thinking. This is living by faith in the one who takes the sin of the world upon himself and, therefore, puts us right with God by his own death as the sinless one.