International Mission

New LCA International Mission leader Pastor Mark Schultz is excited ‘to see what God has in store’ for the church, as he starts his ‘next adventure’ in ministry. Pastor Mark was installed to his new role by LCANZ Bishop Paul Smith at Mount Barker SA on 23 February.

All are welcome to attend the PNG Missionary Fellowship Reunion on Sunday 16 March 2025 at Trinity Lutheran Church, Pasadena, South Australia (corner of Goodwood Road and Grandview Drive).

Pastor Mark Schultz has accepted a call from the LCANZ to serve as Assistant to the Bishop – International Mission. He has served at Sydney’s multi-ethnic, multisite LifeWay Lutheran Church for 18 years and wasn’t looking to move – but God intervened.

At the time of writing, $10,669.25 has been contributed to the General Synod offering, which will support the Lutheran Study Centre in Pematangsiantar in northern Sumatra, Indonesia.

by Erin Kerber

LCA International Mission’s booklet, ‘Joy to the World – 12 Days of Christmas’, shares insights into how our partner countries and churches celebrate Christmas. Through Bible verses and crafts, activities or recipes for each country, it encourages reflection on the true meaning of Christmas.

Enjoy the latest issue of Border Crossings from LCA International Mission and read about how God’s love is coming to life through the word-and-action gospel work of our partner churches.