Dec2018
LCA welcomes new pastors
Three Australian Lutheran College graduates have joined the ranks of pastors of the Lutheran Church of Australia this week.
Aug2018
German pastor joins Central Australia team
In an echo of its beginnings 140 years ago, the Finke River Mission has again welcomed a German pastor to serve in Central Australia – Pastor Michael Jacobsen of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bavaria.
Aug2018
A God idea
‘Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? And who will go for us?” And I said, “Here am I. Send me!”‘ The words of Isaiah 6:8 have particular relevance for Wayne George, lead pastor of St John’s, Bundaberg.
Jun2018
LCA chaplain leads Memorial Day prayers
LCA Australian Defence Forces Chaplain Mark Kleemann took part in the US Memorial Day commemorations in Perth, held to honour the memories of those who died serving their country.
May2018
Dr Renner’s last service after 74 years
After 74 years of continuous service as a Lutheran pastor, Rev Dr Erich Renner has ‘retired’.
Mar2018
God works in the ordinary
Being a blessing to others often doesn’t require doing anything spectacular, sensational or extraordinary. In fact, God most often uses the ordinary things of life to shower his goodness on people.
Dec2017
Fishing and friendship with ‘Santa Claus’
In Pastor Reid Matthias’ first week at a new church, he was touched by the generosity of a parishioner – and reminded about the true spirit of Christmas.
Feb2017
Taking up the call
These six pastoral ministry graduates from Australian Lutheran College are stepping out in faith to begin their first assignments.
Oct2016
Victoria elects new bishop
‘God is a God of surprises. At the beginning of this year I would never have envisaged this as my next call’, Pastor Lester Priebbenow told the LCA District of Victoria and Tasmania after the announcement of his election as bishop. ‘But God is also a God of provision, and when I was nominated I… Read more
Sep2016
Posthumous award for Rick Zweck
The Lutheran has won a silver award at this year’s Australasian Religious Press Association (ARPA) awards ceremony held in Sydney in September. The recognition in the Best Faith Reflection category was given posthumously for a feature story by the late Pastor Rick Zweck. Published in the November 2015 issue, ‘Life in the hard lane’ powerfully… Read more
