Aug2020
What I’ve learnt from home
by Amy Dahlenburg
When COVID-19 restrictions closed offices around Australia and New Zealand, Amy Dahlenburg began working from home, along with her family. But while the pandemic has caused stress, anxiety and grief, she says the upheaval has also brought important lessons – and blessings – home for her.
Jul2020
It’s time to act. Let’s cast the net!
by Craig Heidenreich
LCA/NZ Cross-Cultural Ministry Facilitator Craig Heidenreich says Jesus is establishing God’s kingdom among the nations and calls us to participate with him. ‘When we fish for souls, it’s a corporate endeavour’, he says. ‘Our net is made up of all of us, with our different gifts and callings.’
Mar2020
New Cross-Cultural Ministry manager appointed
Craig Heidenreich is the new Cross-Cultural Ministry Facilitator for the LCA/NZ. He was appointed earlier this month to manage the department, which is part of Local Mission within the church.
Mar2020
Partnership conversation a new start for ALC
Staff, students and supporters of Australian Lutheran College (ALC) from around Australia were able to participate in ALC’s 2020 commencement event last week, thanks to modern technology.
Nov2019
New support program for pastors
The Professional Pastoral Supervision Program offers an opportunity for church workers to speak confidentially and regularly with a trusted and skilled practitioner about what is happening in their ministry.
Apr2019
Little cards make big impact
by Helen Beringen
Never underestimate the power of a simple greeting card to touch someone’s heart. For 84-year-old Irene Joppich, the unexpected arrival of a handmade card in 1994 did just that as she faced testing times while volunteering in a remote outpost.
Oct2017
Prayer with friends a real blessing
by LCA Communications
Time to pray with and for new and long-time friends was a real blessing for participants at the recent LCA Lay Worker Conference.
Jul2017
New CEP coordinator appointed
by LCA Communications
Pastor Gordon Wegener has accepted the mantle from Pastor Bob Kempe as coordinator of the Continuing Education for Pastors (CEP) program. Pastor Kempe, who announced his retirement as coordinator earlier this year, had held the role on behalf of the LCA College of Bishops since CEP’s inception in 2012. Pastor Wegener’s appointment was announced by… Read more
Feb2017
Taking up the call
by LCA Communications
These six pastoral ministry graduates from Australian Lutheran College are stepping out in faith to begin their first assignments.
Jan2017
New support structure for church workers
Church workers within the LCA have a new support structure in place. The LCA Board for Lay Ministry has been decommissioned as part of the transition to the new Church Worker Support Department (CWS). The aim of the change is to provide comprehensive, consistent and compliant care, support and management for all church workers, including volunteers. While the… Read more
