Explorations in Mission and MinistrY (EmmY)
EmmY is an abbreviation for Explorations in Mission and MinistrY – a monthly online conversation for pastors and leaders from across Australia and New Zealand. Facilitated by the LCA District Mission Directors, EmmY is an opportunity for shared reflection, storytelling and encouragement.
Do you wish that your congregation or church group could step out in faith and step into Spirit-led mission?
If your answer is ‘yes’, then the next EmmY gathering could be for you.
EmmY is an abbreviation for Explorations in Mission and MinistrY – a monthly online conversation for pastors and leaders from across Australia and New Zealand. Facilitated by the LCA District Mission Directors, EmmY is an opportunity for shared reflection, storytelling and encouragement.
Each month includes a short stimulus (video or reflection), followed by an open Zoom conversation in which participants listen, ask questions and learn from one another.
For more information about EmmY, contact LCA SA–NT District Assistant Bishop for Mission, Stephen Schultz, at stephen.schultz@lca.org.au or 08 8267 5211.
Tuesday 28 July 2026: Faith that spills over: everyday disciples in action
Mission isn’t just for the few – it’s for all of us. This session will explore how ordinary believers can live out and speak the gospel naturally in their daily lives. Together, we’ll share ideas for helping faith overflow into everyday conversations and actions.
12.30pm (AEST) (12.00pm ACST, 10.30am AWST, 2.30pm NZST); join Zoom meeting
6.30pm (AEST) (6.00pm ACST, 4.30pm AWST, 8.30pm NZST); join Zoom meeting
Meeting ID: 360 561 5625
Passcode: EmmY
Tuesday 25 August 2026 – Better together: building mission partnerships in your community
You don’t have to do mission alone. Many congregations are discovering the joy of working alongside schools, service groups and local agencies. Join us to explore practical ways to form meaningful partnerships that reflect Christ’s love in your neighbourhood.
22 September 2026 – All ages on mission: passing faith forward
When generations serve together, something beautiful happens. Young and old alike are shaped by shared faith and purpose. In this session, we’ll explore how intergenerational ministry deepens discipleship and strengthens mission across all ages.
Tuesday 20 October 2026 – The front door of grace: hospitality as mission
Hospitality is more than being friendly – it’s a reflection of God’s heart. We’ll talk about how genuine welcome, belonging and inclusion can become powerful expressions of the gospel. Every handshake, meal and conversation matters.
What on Earth is God doing – and how do we join in?
Mission isn’t something we invent – it’s something we join. God is already at work in our communities, drawing people into grace and life. Explore what it means for your congregation to participate in God’s unfolding story right where you are. Learn about the LCA's Presence video series and how to use it within your congregation.
Leading with missional imagination
Missional leadership begins with prayer, courage and openness to the Spirit. Whether you’re a pastor, council member, or ministry leader, this session will help you think creatively about guiding your congregation into God’s mission with hope and humility.
Prayer that fuels mission
Every renewal movement in history has begun with prayer. Together, we’ll reflect on how prayer can shape a congregation’s heart for mission and sustain its life of service. Come ready to be inspired – and perhaps even begin something new.
From maintenance to movement
Has your congregation ever felt like it’s just 'keeping things going'? Discover what happens when God renews a community’s imagination for mission. We’ll talk about shifting from survival mode to Spirit-led movement – one faithful step at a time.
Seeing our neighbourhood with new eyes
What if mission began not with strategy, but with curiosity? In this conversation, we’ll learn simple ways to ‘read’ our local context – listening, noticing and discerning where God’s Spirit is already active among our neighbours.
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