Nov2024
New way for mission-focused pastor to serve
Pastor Mark Schultz has accepted a call from the LCANZ to serve as Assistant to the Bishop – International Mission. He has served at Sydney’s multi-ethnic, multisite LifeWay Lutheran Church for 18 years and wasn’t looking to move – but God intervened.
Oct2024
Indonesian study centre support grows
At the time of writing, $10,669.25 has been contributed to the General Synod offering, which will support the Lutheran Study Centre in Pematangsiantar in northern Sumatra, Indonesia.
Sep2024
Gifted a pig
by Michael Stolz
When ALWS Executive Director Michael Stolz attended the opening of a women’s conference in Papua New Guinea recently, he wasn’t expecting the announcement made by the chief of the host tribe, who said they would be honoured if Michael accepted their prize pig!
Sep2024
Blessings of consistent connection: Border Crossings out now
Enjoy the latest issue of Border Crossings from LCA International Mission and read about how God’s love is coming to life through the word-and-action gospel work of our partner churches.
Aug2024
The impact of Lutherans in Ethiopia
On 21 August, Sophie Gebreyes, the country director of Lutheran World Federation Ethiopia, was interviewed on Vision Christian Media. She reflected on the incredible presence of Lutherans in Ethiopia – over 10 million people! Sophie also shared how you are bringing a real change through ALWS.
Aug2024
Synod offering to support Indonesian study centre
The offering from the upcoming LCANZ Convention of General Synod will go to supporting the Lutheran Study Centre in Pematangsiantar in northern Sumatra, Indonesia.