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Mission & Ministry Leaders

18
Sep2023

Finding a common cause with younger people

by Craig Heidenreich

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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.

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12
Sep2023

New Voluntary Assisted Dying resource

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Voluntary Assisted Dying legislation has been introduced in Australia and New Zealand. As it is now a legal process, the Lutheran Church of Australia and New Zealand (LCANZ) has outlined how God’s people can respond to this practice.

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Aug2023

Young leaders – our hope and joy

25 August 2023 Listen to this podcast https://lca.box.com/shared/static/vlb4m6rg26vpo0mejaypdjxphbrcwo20.mp3 Young leaders – our hope and joy Pastor Joel Grieger and Elsa Matthias If you are troubled by the lack of young… Read more

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14
Aug2023

Rethinking faith formation

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What does it mean to form faith in children and youth? What seems to work best and why? Is your congregation looking to rethink your ministry to children and youth?

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11
Aug2023

Back-to-school grannies

11 August 2023 Listen to this podcast https://lca.box.com/shared/static/yggno2h7b0u9m0xnmtx6vla0c8pdwzuj.mp3 Back-to-school grannies Gill Stevenson and Darren Stevenson Having been involved over many years with programs connecting young students with retirement home residents,… Read more

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Aug2023

GCB approves Assisted Dying statement

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On 21 July 2023, the General Church Board approved for publication the Doctrinal Statement and Theological Opinion (DSTO), Voluntary Assisted Dying.

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07
Aug2023

The annual Local Mission appeal is coming

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This year’s Local Mission appeal focuses on developing our young adults in faith and leadership. Your donation will help us find and support the young adults in our midst, like Elsa and Joel, whom God is calling into service in the church.

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04
Aug2023

Learn more about prayer with GIFT Prayer resource

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Are you looking for ways to encourage others to get involved in prayer? Looking for ideas on how to pray? Or ways to teach prayer to children? The Grow Ministries GIFT Prayer resource offers resources to help us learn about the importance of prayer in our Christian lives.

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27
Jul2023

Coffee, connections and country music

28 July 2023 Listen to this podcast https://lca.box.com/shared/static/7a0mhdvl39w778h1a3uegd1uzavosc5a.mp3 Coffee, connections and country music Pastor Rob Edwards We know that our call as Christians is to ‘go and make disciples’, but… Read more

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25
Jul2023

Your missionaries at work

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LCA International Mission works with partner churches overseas to take the life-changing good news about Jesus Christ to the ends of the earth. LCA International Mission invites you to learn about and support the missionaries and their families as they serve internationally.

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