Synod elects a mission leader as Assistant Bishop

General Synod has elected Pastor Stephen Schultz as Assistant Bishop of the LCANZ.

Pastor Schultz has been serving the SA-NT District in the role of Assistant Bishop for Mission since 2018. Prior to that, he served as pastor of two South Australian parishes: St Michael’s Hahndorf (2002–2017) and Bethlehem, Adelaide (1997–2002).

He has broad governance and leadership experience, having served throughout his pastoral ministry on numerous boards, councils and committees, including District Church Council and General Church Council, Australian Lutheran College Board and General Pastors Conference Planning Committee. His service on various District committees covers Aboriginal, tertiary, children, youth and family ministries.

As the role of Assistant Bishop is a volunteer role, Pastor Schultz will continue to serve in his current role with the SA-NT District.

Incumbent Assistant Bishop Neville Otto did not stand for re-election.