Aug2019
3 Reasons YOU NEED to Attend the Brisbane Sent Conference
Brisbane Sent Conference 2019 is just around the corner. Here are some reasons why we hope to see you there …
Aug2019
Walking in the Most Colourful Way
It was the most colourful celebration of our common life as people of the Lutheran Church in Queensland. Walkers, young and old, came from all over our Queensland District.
Aug2019
A Rural Devotion – Holy Spirit in the Flames
Emerald is not the only rural congregation to sense the Holy Spirit stirring them into new things. Trinity Chinchilla Administration Assistant Rhonda Bruggemann reflects on the effects of fire…
Jul2019
Be the Best Neighbours
What does it mean to be a good neighbour? To hear that question, it is often very easy to think about what ‘the neighbour should be doing’ to/for you. But what about you?
Jul2019
One Small Step… of Faith
In this era of the 50th Anniversary of the Lunar landing, many stories of Christian witness have been reminded to the people of the world.
Jul2019
Prioritise Young People (and families) Everywhere!
Prioritise young people (and families) everywhere: instead of giving lip service to how much young people matter, look for creative ways to tangibly support, resource, and involve them in all facets of your congregation.
Jul2019
Applying Ginger Nuts to Our Mission
You might be surprised to learn that there is no single variety of the famous Arnotts’ Ginger Nut biscuits. As the Arnotts Company makes its Ginger Nut biscuits considering each ‘regional culture’ of Australia, so too, we people of the Church of Jesus Christ, are sent to bear the Gospel to others.
Jun2019
Passing it on
I encourage the local delegates of our District to consider joining me in the journey of stepping aside in two years, and raising up younger delegates to represent the people.
Jun2019
Fueling a Warm Community Over Cool Worship or Programs
Fuel a warm community: instead of focussing on cool worship or programs, aim for warm peer and intergenerational friendships.
Jun2019
Called To Hold Lightly
I have notified the District Church Board chair Shiron Dixon, Bishop Paul Smith and also the principal of Redeemer Lutheran College, Tanya Crooks that God has led me to accept the call issued by Convention of Synod.