Feature Stories

The world marks International Women’s Day, March 8, to promote the full inclusion, safety and prosperity of women. Children, families and entire communities live healthier, happier lives when women live in safety and peace with empowered participation.

As 2021 closed, we saw increasing numbers of COVID-19 cases in Queensland. Bishop Mark Vainikka responded with this video of comfort and encouragement.

At the end of 2021, after five years of outstanding Christian Service as Executive Director of Lutheran Education Queensland (LEQ) and almost nine years prior to that as Assistant Director, Dennis Mulherin will be stepping down from the role. Tim Kotzur reflects on his impact…

If the young people in your church could be honest with you for half an hour about the joy and struggles of their life, what would they talk about? If they were to share with you the key moments of their faith journey and how God has been active in their lives, what stories would they tell? If they were invited to share… Read more

We are made and called to be people of peace. This was a key message I heard during the 2021 LEA Ministry conference. These words have become an invitation to me to be, and become, a person of peace in the moments and vocations of my life.

Each September, many Christian churches around the world celebrate the Season of Creation.  This a time to thank and praise God for the bountiful creation that has been provided to support our earthly lives, and also to remember that all Christians, and indeed all people, are called to be faithful stewards of God’s good creation… Read more

In 2019, Emeritus Bishop Paul Smith called on congregations to encourage younger delegates to attend the 2020 and 2021 Synods. Of course, COVID-19 put a stop to the 2020 Convention of Synod, like so many other events around the world. However, it was clear at the 2021 Synod that a new generation of delegates was… Read more

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.

Pastor Mark Vainikka will be the new Bishop of the Queensland District, following today’s election by Synod delegates.

Two Lutheran Nurses were again honoured by the Lutheran Nurses Association of Australia (LNAA) to mark International Nurses Day (12 May).
The Lutheran Nurse of the Year for 2021 is Wayne Kroker, of Nundah, Queensland. Shirley Klinge, of Laidley, Queensland, was honoured with Life Membership of LNAA