Local Mission

Pray for congregations and individual Christians to be humble and bold in sharing the good news of Jesus intentionally with those who are outside of the church.

Through 30-second, one-minute and short-story videos, Lutheran Media shares Messages of Hope on more than 70 different issues, challenges and questions people may face.

by Nathan Hedt

Do you know someone like Epaphras in your congregation? Do you know a prayer warrior, someone who is always praying for people that they may grow in God and be fully mature? Or perhaps, does the description of Epaphras stir and excite something in your own heart?

by Jodi Brook

Grow Kids is a new resource designed to help you as you help to ‘grow kids’ in knowing Jesus and responding to his love through worship and service.

‘As the Father sent me so I am sending you…’ – The heartbeat of mission By Pastor Nathan Hedt New and Renewing Churches Chapter 20 of John ends with a… Read more

by Tania Nelson

Despite any fears we may have about the future of our church, God is at work in our communities. The green shoots of growth in his kingdom include new congregations being planted around the LCANZ. And now you have the chance to play your part in this exciting mission work.