Growing Vital Churches
Administration & Governance
For volunteers and paid congregational staff including chairpersons, treasurers, councils and boards.
The LCAQD Office exists to support Lutheran congregations and agencies. In turn, we are supported by the LCA national office, which manages some congregational support matters.
Chair & Treasurer Booklet
CHaT Booklet
Not sure if you have the bases covered? The LCAQD Congregational CHaT Booklet guides Chair Persons and Treasurer in their roles.
Church Worker Support
Kitrina ("Kit") provides Church worker support and/or HR advice within the LCAQD, whether in times of difficulty or in your routine operations.
CONTACT
Kitrina.Scott-Davies@lca.org.au
(07) 3512 7284
Blue Cards
Required
The Blue Card system is a key prevention and monitoring system of people working with children and young people in Queensland. Congregations and other agencies maintain their own Blue Card registers.
LCAQD eNews
Stay Updated
The LCAQD eNews provides valuable updates straight from the District Office,
encouraging stories from our Queensland family and notices of events for all ages.
It's free, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
Branding
Appropriate Use
The LCA website has information about:
Who to Contact
Who to contact about...
See the list for who to contact for particular topics on the Contact Us page.
Volunteer Role Information Pack
Example volunteer role information pack
We thank the SANT District for adapting the document produced last year by St Andrews Brisbane to make it more generic, and to both organisations for offering it here for your use.
Policies
Policies
Wondering about the relevant policies? See https://www.lca.org.au/services-resources-training/policies/ or contact the district office.
Professional Standards Department (PSD)
The Professional Standards Department (PSD) assists congregations and other bodies to promote high standards of ethical behaviour and care for all, and especially for children and others in vulnerable circumstances.
LCA Standards of Ethical Behaviour
https://www.lca.org.au/services-resources-training/policies/
Professional Standards Training
https://www.lca.org.au/departments/ministry-support/professional-standards/training-prof-standards/
CONTACT
LCA Professional Standards Officer based in the Queensland District
Elizabeth.Kloeden@lca.org.au
(07) 3511 4089 | 0437 252 736
PSD Training & Overview
Overview & Training
- Professional Standards overview
- Professional Standards Training (includes FAQs and training dates)
- Related LCA Policies
LCAQD Synod
The Latest...
All information about LCAQD Synod can be found on the synod page.
Synod Resolutions from Congregations
LCAQD Constitutions & By-Laws
Congregational Constitutions & By-Laws
There are a variety of ways a congregation is set up. See summary of Constitutional Models expanded here.
School/College Council Appointment
Have a question not answered?
The District Office is here to assist.
- 2021 Process for Review of Constitution
- 2019 Constitution Model - Parish - Not Incorporated
- LCAQD Model Constitution - Parish - Not Incorporated - 2019 Final.docx
- 2019 Constitution Model - Parish - Incorporated
- LCAQD Model Constitution - Parish - Incorporated - 2019 Final.docx
- 2019 Constitution Model - Congregation - Not Incorporated - Single Point
- LCAQD Model Constitution - Congregation Not Incorp - Single Point 2019 Final.docx
- 2019 Constitution Model - Congregation - Not Incorporated - Parish Member
- LCAQD Model Constitution - Congregation Not Incorp - Parish Member 2019 Final.docx
- 2019 Constitution Model - Congregation - Incorporated - Single Point
- LCAQD Model Constitution - Congregation Incorp - Single Point 2019 Final.docx
- 2019 Constitution Model - Congregation - Incorporated - Parish Member
- LCAQD Model Constitution - Congregation Incorp - Parish Member 2019 Final.docx
Supply of Casual Services by Pastors
A Locum Pastors is a pastor who temporarily fulfils the duties of an absent Pastor. Often this locum pastor is an Emeritus (or retired) Pastor.
For those congregations and parishes without a Pastor, or if your Pastor is on R&R leave, please make sure you are aware of your obligations towards locum pastors.
Pastors not already in receipt of an LCA stipend (e.g. retired pastors) are eligible to receive payment for providing locum pastoral services to a parish, congregation, school or care ministry facility whilst the called pastor is absent or the parish is in vacancy. Approved ALC pastoral students may also be entitled to receive payment.
All payments to locum pastors are made using the LCA HRS. A Congregational representative must follow this link to the 2020 Locum Services Form (under the Humans Resources System tab) which needs to be completed, signed and submitted by the relevant entity to HRS (hrs@lca.org.au) within the fortnight of Locum work performed. Prompt processing is essential, as if claims accumulate this may affect the locum pastor’s pension.
The form is updated annually to reflect the relevant payment rates.
Casual service cost may be covered by the Pastor Transfer and Support Fund. This levy is payable by parishes during a parish vacancy.
For Locum Pastors
Retired pastors should contact the LCA HRS hrs@lca.org.au in order to receive a payment summary, check on eligibility for payment by way of fringe benefits and seek advice on the superannuation threshold where applicable.
If you have any questions please contact Kitrina Scott-Davies (CWS LCA/HR Officer LCAQD)
- 07 35127284 inet. 34935641 m. 0490 889 6 e. kitrina.scott-davies@lca.org.au
The Blue Card system is a key prevention and monitoring system of people working with children and young people in Queensland. Congregations and other agencies maintain their own Blue Card registers. The LCAQD Blue Card policy states:
"The LCAQD is committed to ensuring the health, safety and welfare of all children who engage with the Church. The Church will take all reasonable measures to nurture children and protect them from harm and abuse, and ensure compliance with all legislative requirements for the prevention of harm to children.
All Pastors in active or locum service are required to hold a valid Blue Card.
Lay workers, paid employees and volunteers who provide child related services and activities must hold a valid Blue Card."
For more information, or support with Blue Card management, please contact the LCA Professional Standards Officer:
LCA Professional Standards Officer based in the Queensland District
Elizabeth.Kloeden@lca.org.au
(07) 3511 4089 0437 252 736
