What is the Way Forward?
25 September 2023 What is the Way Forward? Pastor David Altus, Kim Baumeler and Trevor Ruthenberg The question of ordination to the public ministry, or more particularly women’s ordination, has been a topic of much debate and, sadly, division in LCANZ over several decades. Earlier this year, the LCANZ’s General Synod asked the church leadership to explore the theological, constitutional and governance issues involved in establishing one church with two different practices of ordination. The resulting project is the Way Forward. Three members involved in the project explain the background structure, work and expectations of the Way Forward. It would… Read more
Read more ...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.
Read more ...Finding a common cause with younger people
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.
Read more ...Growing faith at home
Grow Ministries has two wonderful resources helping households live out their faith in everyday moments and through faith-filled rituals and traditions.
Read more ...The annual Local Mission appeal is coming
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.
Read more ...Touching lonely people with the love of Jesus
The 19th-century philosopher Henry Thoreau said, ‘Most people live lives of quiet desperation’, which aptly describes the loneliness of people around us.
Read more ...Celebrating Christian Care Sunday in your community
The LCANZ encourages congregations to choose one Sunday every year to celebrate the ministries of care happening in our local churches and communities.
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