Feb2020
Guide to nurturing young disciples launched
The LCA’s Grow Ministries has launched a ‘practical, accessible’ and ‘refreshing’ new resource which offers a new way of looking at confirmation. Released last week after five years of research and testing, Grow Disciples – A guide for cultivating lifelong faith is designed to assist congregations, pastors, families and young people in their approach to… Read more
Nov2019
Areyonga students graduate at Unity College
On Monday 28 October 2019, Unity College in Murray Bridge South Australia presented Year 12 students with a variety of awards and acknowledged their graduation during a valedictory service. Among the graduating class were four students from Areyonga in the Northern Territory.
Oct2019
LLL supports youth camping ministries
The LCA’s youth camping ministries – including Christian Life Week events – will receive a boost of more than $200,000 over the next three years, thanks to the LLL.
Oct2019
Free to walk the rugged path
by Ben Schubert
#youngSAVEDfree In this monthly column we hear from young people in our church about the ministries and mission they are part of – and how we in the LCA can better engage with youth in our communities. When Ben Schubert decided it was time to take a step back from the youth ministry roles he’d… Read more
Aug2019
They’re still out there
by Matthew Bishop
Is the belief that we’re losing young people from our LCA/NZ congregations at a faster rate than ever backed up by facts? We asked Western Australia’s Pastor Matthew Bishop to look at what the statistics tell us.
Jul2019
School chaplaincy: ‘rarely easy, never boring’
Being a Christian chaplain in a government school means you can’t explicitly preach the good news about Jesus to students. But that suits Sharon Salomon just fine, because there’s no rule against living the gospel!
Jul2019
Young people are still part of the story
by Josephine Matthias
Although our church pews are filled with fewer young faces these days, young people like sisters Josephine and Greta are still sharing the good news of Jesus with others.
Sep2018
Dirt and sweat make beautiful ministry
by Aaron Glover
It was dirty, sweaty, smelly and noisy – and yet for our Lutheran Youth of Queensland (LYQ) team it was probably one of the most beautiful ministry experiences of the year.
Jul2018
Free to follow a passion
by Thomas Schubert
#youngSAVEDfree In this monthly column we hear from young people in our church about the ministries and mission they are part of – and how we in the LCA can better engage with youth in our communities. Growing up in a Christian household, Thomas Schubert has always seen faith as a natural part of his… Read more
Jul2018
A special chance to grow
by Vicki Rochow
It’s time to apply to participate in the 2019 Grow Leadership program, which is run by Grow Ministries and LCA International Mission and will prepare 12 young adults to be future leaders in the LCA.
