new and renewing churches

by Nathan Hedt

God is good and he keeps surprising us! That is the feeling among Lutherans in Geelong as they see something new that God is unfolding in their mission and outreach there.

Lessons from Lockdown: What might God be doing in us through Covid times? (devotion) – Pastor Nathan Hedt Written July 2021 At the time of writing this, Covid lockdowns are… Read more

‘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

The LCANZ’s New Horizons local mission conference program is heading to Sydney this month. The conferences are being staged across Australia and New Zealand, as the teams work together to engage with new arrivals and support congregations wanting to be more embracing of newcomers.

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.

Staff, students and supporters of Australian Lutheran College (ALC) from around Australia were able to participate in ALC’s 2020 commencement event last week, thanks to modern technology.