appointments

LLL welcomes CEO Karen Pienaar

LLL has welcomed Karen Pienaar as its new Chief Executive Officer. Karen is an outstanding leader who is well-known to LLL.

New LYQ Ministry Lead announced

Sarah Hoff-Zweck will begin a formal role as LYQ Ministry Lead, having recently been formally admitted to the SMP pathway.

New Lutheran education leader announced

Lutheran school principal Ms Jodie Hoff will be the new Executive Director of Lutheran Education Australia from January 2026.

New GCB appointed

Ben Hentschke, First Assistant Bishop LCAQD has been re-elected to the LCANZ General Church Board, along with the newly-elected Kelly Matthews.

Synod elects a mission leader as Assistant Bishop

General Synod has elected Pastor Stephen Schultz as Assistant Bishop of the LCANZ. Incumbent Assistant Bishop Neville Otto did not stand for re-election.

LCAQD announces new role and appointees

The Office of the District is making an important change by adding the role of Deputy District Executive Officer (DDEO), and two new appointments have been made.

Qld Assistant Bishop joins General Church Board

First Assistant Bishop Ben Hentschke has been appointed to the LCANZ’s General Church Board (GCB) for the remainder of the synodical term. 

New Appointments to the District Office

The LCAQD is pleased to announce appointments to the following positions.  Congratulations to each of the appointees, and welcome!

LYQ Director Announcement

After 15 years of wonderful service to LYQ as Director, Aaron Glover is stepping down from the role and a new Director has been appointed.