mission and ministry leaders

by Jodi Brook

Expressions of interest are now open for the 2027 Local Mission Fund grants, with applications closing on 20 August 2026.

Pastors, lay workers and congregational leaders from the LCA’s NSW and ACT District last month gathered for three days of worship, learning and encouragement in ministry at the District’s Mission and Ministry Conference.

Earlier this year, Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS) set an ambitious goal of protecting 1,000 girls from child marriage in Africa by raising funds through its PRECIOUS campaign. Not only was the target reached by late April, but the PRECIOUS campaign now supports 3000 girls!

St Petri Lutheran Church’s ‘Reading Revelation Today’ teaching series is off to a flying start with more than 80 people attending on the first night.

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.

by Brian Shek

Earlier this month, Chinese Lutheran pastors and ministry leaders from across Australia and New Zealand gathered in Brisbane for the 2026 Chinese Ministry Summit.