bishops

In the lead-up to ANZAC Day yesterday, LCANZ Bishop Paul Smith encouraged members of the church to pray for ‘an end to war so that justice would flow for the peoples of the earth’.

by Bishop Paul Smith

Sometimes, there are little words or phrases in the Bible that unfold the wonderful mystery of God’s gracious hand at work in our world and in our lives. There is a phrase like that in the Easter story.

by Bishop Paul Smith

When I became the pastor at Immanuel Lutheran Church, North Adelaide, some of the parish folk told me the story of the recent time when the church building had been broken into. The thieves took the historic ‘mission field’ crucifix from the altar. Thankfully, it was returned.

Some Queensland Lutherans would know at least a little about new LCANZ Bishop Paul Smith, who served as their district bishop between 2015 and 2021. But many in our church may not have heard the incredible and inspiring story behind the faith journey of our sixth churchwide leader.

by Bishop John Henderson

From 2002 to 2009 I worked as General Secretary of the National Council of Churches in Australia. It was a remarkable role.

The 20th General Synod elected Pastor Paul Smith as the LCANZ’s next bishop and Pastor Neville Otto as the assistant bishop. Delegates also elected the General Church Board to serve the LCANZ for the 2021-24 synodical term.