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.’
May2020
A great chance to show love
by Craig Heidenreich
Imagine how you’d feel if you were stranded in another country with all the current health concerns – and you couldn’t speak the language. Many of our LCA/NZ congregations engaged in Cross-Cultural Ministry are responding to these needs, and being innovative in how they minister to people.
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.
Oct2019
Ordination a ‘day of great celebration’
Sunday 6 October was ‘a day of great celebration’ at St John’s Lutheran Church at Geelong in Victoria as James Ruei was ordained as a Specific Ministry Pastor to the South Sudanese community there.
Sep2019
Many cultures, making music together
At the Lutheran church in Pasadena, Adelaide, worship services are bilingual, drawing on music, language and contributions from African, Persian and Indonesian people. It’s a sign of things to come for our multi-ethnic, multi-cultural church.
Mar2019
Learning from our differences
by Barbara Mattiske
Under the theme of ‘Many cultures, one faith’, we spent times of learning, by both studying the Bible and listening to speakers, all of whom shared with love and passion about their ministries.
Feb2019
Asian ministry coordinator to retire
Pastor Brian Shek is retiring as Asian Ministry Coordinator for the LCA, a position he has held since March 2012.
Aug2018
Immersion tour brings Asian Lutherans together
Members and friends of Asian Lutheran congregations in Australia and New Zealand have taken part in a church study and immersion tour in order to learn more about the LCA/NZ.
