For we do not preach ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, and ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake. (2 Corinthians 4:5)

The District Presidency
The office of president is an important expression of the one, holy office of the ministry of word and sacrament, by which the Lord conducts his mission on earth - to save lost sinners. It is a servant role, exercised by the collegial use of the authority given it, to oversee and encourage the church for the sake of Christ and his people. The president supports the theological and pastoral endeavors of the District, with attention to strengthening the church's mission in challenging times. He gives priority to the care and continuing education of pastors, and contributes his prayers, love and guidance to congregations as they struggle to be Christ's people 'in a foreign land'. In addition he assists smooth functioning of District affairs, and contributes to a broad spectrum of synodical, ecumenical and public conversation on behalf of the Lutheran Church of Australia and the District.

Personal
Pastor Greg Pietsch was born in Dimboola, Victoria, in 1956, raised on a farm nearby, and completed secondary and tertiary education in Adelaide, South Australia. His first degree was in economics and he subsequently qualified as a chartered accountant. His professional life moved to information technology which brought him to Melbourne in the 1980s, where he also gained experience in corporate governance and staffing while in business there. Greg was drawn to the ministry in his early thirties and graduated from Luther Seminary, North Adelaide at the end of 1995 when he was also ordained.  He served parishes in Brisbane and Adelaide before being elected to the Victorian District presidency at the end of 2004. Greg has a long-standing interest in worship and continues to serve as a member of the church’s Commission on Worship, chairing its Department of Liturgics. On the family side, Greg is married, with one daughter. As a father he has a strong interest in parenting, education and faith formation. When possible he digs in the garden, attends a play, reads, drinks a good red in pleasant company, and sleeps!  He asks for your prayers.