pastors

In an echo of its beginnings 140 years ago, the Finke River Mission has again welcomed a German pastor to serve in Central Australia – Pastor Michael Jacobsen of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bavaria.

by Vicky Lamonby

‘Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”‘ The words of Isaiah 6:8 have particular relevance for Wayne George, lead pastor of St John’s, Bundaberg.

LCA Australian Defence Forces Chaplain Mark Kleemann took part in the US Memorial Day commemorations in Perth, held to honour the memories of those who died serving their country.

After 74 years of continuous service as a Lutheran pastor, Rev Dr Erich Renner has ‘retired’.

by Helen Beringen

Being a blessing to others often doesn’t require doing anything spectacular, sensational or extraordinary. In fact, God most often uses the ordinary things of life to shower his goodness on people.

by Pastor Reid Matthias

In Pastor Reid Matthias’ first week at a new church, he was touched by the generosity of a parishioner – and reminded about the true spirit of Christmas.