LCANZ Bishop

In a message of encouragement for the church ahead of Anzac Day, LCANZ Bishop Paul Smith writes: ‘Each year we remember and we ask the Lord to keep us focused on what serves the common good of all.’

LCANZ Bishop Paul Smith has shared a message for the church after the death of Pope Francis, thanking God ‘for the witness and service’ of the cherished ‘pastoral Christian leader’ who died this week.

by Bishop Paul Smith

In a message of encouragement shared with the church in the lead-up to Easter, LCANZ Bishop Paul Smith says, ‘as we follow his journey to the cross, we are reminded that he is trustworthy and true and will cleanse us from all unrighteousness …’

by Bishop Paul Smith

I was listening to a podcast about a familiar parable of our Lord – the one known as the ‘Prodigal Son’ (Luke 15) – and I was reminded how faith sees everything in a new way. Since the parable is given that popular title, we often forget that the story is about TWO sons: the younger and the elder.

by Bishop Paul Smith

Lutheran in All Lands: The Wonderful Works of God – that was the title of a hardback book I purchased at a sale of old theological books way back in 1980. That was my first year at seminary.

by Bishop Paul Smith

In the lead-up to Christmas, Bishop Paul Smith reflects on the New Zealand and Australian tradition of Christian churches working together to proclaim the holy birth of the Christ-child.