LCANZ Bishop

by Bishop Paul Smith

Lutheran World Federation General Secretary Rev Dr Anne Burghardt and Regional Secretary for Asia Rev Dr Rospita Siahaan will visit Australia in September, including visits to LCANZ ministries and an open forum at Church House in Adelaide. LCANZ Bishop Paul Smith invites church members to attend the forum.

by Bishop Paul Smith

In a Father’s Day message, LCANZ Bishop Paul Smith reflects on the gift and calling of fatherhood, encouraging Christians to give thanks for their fathers, pray for them and commend those who have died to God’s mercy.

by Paul Smith, LCANZ bishop

When St Paul tells us that not all things are beneficial, he is asking us to discern: What promotes the cause of the gospel? Is artificial intelligence (AI) promoting the gospel? Should we be suspicious of technology? Many modern sci-fi movies tell of a future in which AI is taking over the world.

by Bishop Paul Smith

The 2026 Australian Census will be held on 11 August 2026. Bishop Paul Smith encourages LCA members to see the Census as an opportunity for Christian witness by accurately recording their faith and Lutheran identity.

by Stephen Schultz, LCANZ assistant bishop

Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness (Lamentations 3:22,23). These are encouraging verses from the Bible. But that is all well and good – as long as things are well and good.

by Paul Smith, LCANZ bishop

In January, I had the privilege of attending the 35th Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Papua New Guinea (ELCPNG). I travelled to the northern island of Siassi with LCA International Mission Project Officer Erin Kerber.