May2022
A new Cross-Cultural Ministry course is now available
After months of collaboration, Australian Lutheran College and Cross-Cultural Ministry are delighted to launch a new online training course to serve those in the LCANZ who want to engage with ethnic newcomers.
May2022
A night of prayer during Ramadan
Many of you would have noted that Muslims were marking the month of Ramadan during April (which overlapped with Easter this year).
May2022
Pray for the people of Ukraine
The images and news reports from Ukraine are almost beyond comprehension. Who would think that these ‘civilised’ countries could descend into such hell while claiming to ‘follow Jesus’?
May2022
Reflections on the Ukraine crisis
by Pastor Allan Taruste
Even if history does not repeat itself, it can often rhyme, as Mark Twain once said.
May2022
Continuing German-speaking ministry at St John’s in Perth
St John’s Lutheran has been offering German-speaking worship services and ministry as part of their congregational work for decades. The most recent leader of the German language services and ministry is Maria Rudolph, who graduated from ALC with a Bachelor of Theology and Ministry in 2021.
May2022
Election policy choice
by Craig Heidenreich
The LCA was invited to this roundtable of 80 Australian church leaders to hear from (and question) the immigration minister (Alex Hawke) and shadow (Kristina Keneally) in the lead up to the federal election.
May2022
Maryam – a woman of peace
by Craig Heidenreich
Have you been to a Middle Eastern supermarket and wandered through the aisles full of exotic spices, nuts and sweets labelled in Arabic, Persian or Hindi? As you take in the aromas, it feels like you have been transported to another place entirely. Let me take you there for a minute!
Mar2022
What about these Muslims?
by Craig Heidenreich
For the March edition of Cross-Cultural Ministry eNews, we will take an in-depth look at Muslim people who have arrived Down Under in the past few decades. Is the arrival of Muslims among us something to worry about, or is it an opportunity for the church?
Mar2022
A blessing when I least expected it!
by Barb Mattiske
This is a story about what happened to us a couple of years ago in China. After completing breast cancer surgery (six months of chemo and three months of radiotherapy), we celebrated with a trip to China. First time without a wig … first time venturing out of the safety of doctors and a cancer… Read more
Feb2022
Where should our allegiance lie?
by Craig Heidenreich
In some countries, it is common for Christians to blend a sense of national identity with their life of faith. In extreme versions, the flag is flown in the worship space and the congregation pledges allegiance to the country as part of the meeting.
