Jun2019
Blue Card – Important News
The Queensland Government recently passed legislation to add 15 more crimes to the list of disqualifying offences when applying for a Blue Card.
Jun2019
Seeing Synod through New Eyes
This year’s Synod was my first ever Synod. I wasn’t a delegate this time round as I was representing LYQ. As someone who has only been in the state several months, it was a great way to see what is happening in the district and meet lots of people.
Jun2019
Take Jesus’ Message Seriously
Luther was strong on the gospel. When he discovered that God was for him, no matter what, that what Jesus had done on the cross was enough – and that he was made right with God through what Jesus did, it turned his life around.
Jun2019
Praise the Lord!
At the District Synod in Ipswich this year, the delegates learned about the connection between my Dad and the way in which I sometimes casually say the words, “Praise the Lord”.
Jun2019
Ministry Summit Enhances Connecting Communities
“I’ve learnt that there are many areas of the LCAQD that are doing really great work in spreading the love of God. This has been very encouraging to hear.”
May2019
From the Emerald Isle to the Sunburnt Country
“We are all Christians but it’s like a reflection in a mirror. Depending on the angle you are looking at the mirror from, you will see something slightly different.”
May2019
Empathise with today’s young people: … step into the shoes of this generation.
Young people face three key questions. Who am I? Where do I fit? What difference do I make? Healthy churches respond to these questions through journeying with, listening to, and making time for.
May2019
Synod: A common path with a common purpose…
‘Synod’ is a not a common word in our culture, but as a word to describe our life as God’s people in the mission of God we call ‘the Church’, the word ‘synod’ has deep meaning and profound opportunity.
May2019
The Good Shepherd declares …
We are familiar with our Lord Jesus saying, “I am the Good Shepherd” and this is a well-loved and well-known image for God. But why is the ‘portico of Solomon’ mentioned in this passage?
May2019
Outback muster blesses Christians in the bush
‘God did something wonderful among us at the Muster, and we pray that this movement in the Spirit and truth of his Word will spread, helping to fill the void replaced by the shrinking footprint and decreasing resourcing of the organised church.’