Jul2025
Encourage faith conversations during the school holidays
The school holidays can be an ideal opportunity for families to slow down, connect and create space for deeper conversations – especially around the dinner table. Grow Ministries’ free Talk Time Cards are a simple and engaging way to spark faith conversations in everyday life.
Jul2025
Pentecost brings double blessings
Pentecost Sunday was a day of double blessings in Victoria, as more than 300 people gathered across three congregations to celebrate the Holy Spirit’s work in their communities. In Geelong, 21 young people were confirmed, while at Knox, seven children were baptised during a special service.
May2025
Witnessing God at work around us
by Hannah Doecke
With support from an LCANZ Local Mission Fund Seed Grant, St James Lutheran Church Hervey Bay has launched the Community Connection and Growth Project. Led by Child & Youth Ministry Coordinator Hannah Doecke, the project is already strengthening ties between church, school and community.
Apr2025
Investing in young people
by Tala Aufai
Members of Trinity Lutheran Church Ashmore in Queensland are making a bold move for the sake of the gospel and have received an LCANZ Local Mission Fund grant to support them. Trinity is partnering with co-located Trinity Lutheran College to plant a church for students and their families.
Jun2024
Mission visit a ‘life-changing experience’
by Brianna Coulston
Brianna Coulston had never been overseas when she went on a recent mission trip to Indonesia with fellow members of St Paul’s Box Hill in Victoria.
Mar2024
Why we do what we do in our Lutheran worship
by Christine Matthias
The booklet ‘Why we do what we do in our Lutheran worship’ was created by Grow Ministries to grow understanding of the elements of worship. It goes into detail and explains the different parts of Lutheran worship and provides the biblical foundation.
