church workers

After 36 years of ministry, creativity and service, Verena Johnson has retired from the LCA. From pioneering children’s ministry to writing dramas and worship resources, editing ministry publications and supporting church workers across the LCANZ, Verena’s faithful service has blessed countless people in the church.

Safe Church training can sometimes feel like yet another item on a long to-do list. But for Lorraine, who recently completed the training online, the experience was simpler and more informative than she expected.

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.

Ms Jodie Hoff was installed as the executive director of Lutheran Education Australia (LEA) on Sunday 22 February 2026 at St Paul Lutheran Church Blair Athol in South Australia.

As 2026 begins, now is a timely opportunity to review Safe Church requirements and ensure that you – and members of your congregation – are compliant.

by Lee Kroehn

What happens when a church and school choose to see one another not just as neighbours, but as partners in mission? In Brisbane, Our Saviour Lutheran Church Rochedale and Redeemer Lutheran College are seeing faith flourish in everyday relationships.