Oct2023
What is your personal mission field?
by Craig Heidenreich
When I talk to Christians about sharing their faith with unbelievers, they usually agree that this is important, but at the same time, they find it difficult. Jesus makes it clear in Scripture that a sign of our love for him is our ‘witness’, but it’s hard to turn conversations towards spiritual th
Oct2023
Grow Kids Year B is now available
by Jodi Brook
Launched last year, Grow Kids is a new resource curriculum from Grow Ministries. We are excited to make this year’s resource for Lectionary Year B available. It is designed to help Grow Kids to know Jesus and respond to his love through worship and service.
Oct2023
Messages of Hope for depression and difficult family relationships
In November, our Messages of Hope programs feature depression and difficult family relationships. When we consider being Christ in the world, how can we offer hope to families living with challenges such as disability, stress or relationship breakdowns?
Oct2023
Engage with new cultures with Cross-Cultural Ministry course
In recent decades, we have lived through a significant shift in the ethnic mix of our society, and we now have a new mission field right in our own backyards.
Oct2023
The 2024 Lutheran Media Calendar has arrived
by Tania Nelson
Once again, Lutheran Media has produced a beautiful wall calendar available for everyone.
Oct2023
Welcome to new Lutheran Media manager
Lutheran Media welcomes Dr Tania Nelson as Manager of Lutheran Media.
Sep2023
Messages of Hope for depression and anxiety
In October, our Messages of Hope programs feature finding peace through depression and anxiety. With more and more young people experiencing mental health issues associated with the pressures of life, how can we best support them?
Sep2023
Encouraging young leaders
The 2023 Local Mission appeal focuses on supporting our young people in finding their leadership potential within our church. In a recent episode of the LCANZ’s Laudio podcast, ‘Young leaders – our hope and joy’, we heard from Elsa and Joel, two young adults using their gifts in their churches.
Sep2023
Finding a common cause with younger people
by Craig Heidenreich
As I write these words, I suspect I’m talking to people closer to 60 than 20, and (like me) you long to see young people return to faith. We are faced with a ‘mission’ that calls us (older ones) to cross the generational divide and inspire the next generation. So, let’s unpack this challenge.
Sep2023
Cultivating young leaders
Did you ever stick your neck out? Giraffe was a youth leadership training program of the Lutheran Church of Australia that began in 1983.
