bishops

by Bishop Paul Smith

At a General Convention of Synod at Luther College in Melbourne, I found myself sitting beside Adrienne Jericho. Not only was Adrienne serving as our church’s Executive Director of Lutheran Education Australia at the time, but in 1978 he had also been my Scripture teacher when I was a student.

by Bishop Paul Smith

Mowing the footpath … and caring for the home that the Lord has given to us all. Growing up in Australia’s tropical far north means I learnt a lot about mowing.

by Bishop Paul Smith

I am not much of a gardener. I have seen a long line of pot plants sadly wither and die. Thankfully, I married a farmer’s daughter who watches, waters and nurtures plants. It is a joy to observe my wife, Heidi, watering her garden.

by Bishop Paul Smith

The diverse peoples of Australia make up part of the world that God loves. God shows no regard for our DNA or skin colour…

by Bishop Paul Smith

Each of us will have memories of a faithful church worker who helped us grow in our understanding of the grace of God at work in this world, and in our lives. Our church has been blessed with extraordinary men and women in various roles of leadership in the ministries of the LCANZ.

by Bishop Paul Smith

Looking to him, we then remember and give thanks for the courage and sacrifice of those who served.