Jul2021
Encouragement and appreciation for PWs (Pastor’s wives)
The term ‘PK’ (pastor’s kid) is well known, but PWs (pastor’s wives) tend to keep a lower profile. Kirby Mullen shares her vision and hope for encouraging PWs through the Grace Laced retreat.
Jul2021
RI in state schools: going where the need is
Religious Instruction in State Schools (commonly known as RI) has been around, off and on, for over 100 years. Rev David Baker from the Christian RI Alliance shares what RI looks like in Queensland today.
Jul2021
Bearing Witness to Jesus in an Unchurched World
It hasn’t just been the pandemic. Over the past 50 years, society’s attitude towards the church, and the church’s cultural influence have diminished. How do we faithfully respond to these changes?
Jul2021
Installation of Rev Mark Vainikka as Bishop LCAQD
The installation of Rev Mark Vainikka as Bishop, LCAQD, will take place at a special service at Rochedale at 2:00pm on Sunday 8th August 2021.
Jun2021
Thanking God for Pastor Ted Prenzler
Following the death of Pastor Ted Prenzler on 12 May this year. Pastor Kevin Spilsbury shares the personal impact that Ted and his wife Renate had on him and his family.
Jun2021
Replenish and Grace Laced Women’s Retreats – parallel and intertwined!
Confused about how the Replenish women’s retreat and Grace Laced retreat for wives of pastors on September 17-19 this year fit together, or about what to expect? I hope this will help!
Jun2021
LCAQD Convention of Synod elects new Bishop
Pastor Mark Vainikka will be the new Bishop of the Queensland District, following today’s election by Synod delegates.
Jan2021
For all God’s bounty to me!
“For all God’s bounty to me!” The First Fleet’s chaplain, Richard Johnson, chose this text for first sermon heard on Australian soil. It also gives good guidance for our journey into 2021.
Nov2020
Kintsugi – Patched with Gold
Kintsugi is the ancient Japanese tradition of repairing cracked pottery with real gold. To consider 2020 through the eyes of the Gospel is to know that God has begun regilding our lives with his beauty!
Nov2020
Looking for simple, genuine and real
In their unrelenting focus on Love, Connection, Community, and Discipleship, this generation of young adults is looking for significant life and faith connections both with each other and with older and more mature adults.