congregational leadership

Worship Services in LAMP 2

District Office is currently entering the worship service times of Congregations in LAMP 2. Please contact Keryn Middelmann with the information listed below so your congregational information is up to… Read more

2022 Christian Ministry Advancement Conference

The CMA Conference (Christian Management Australia) was recently held in Melbourne with approximately 300 delegates from all over Australia representing many churches.  It was wonderful to attend a conference where… Read more

Local Mission, a department of the LCA

Background Local Mission in the Lutheran Church of Australia (LCA) is about ‘growing as God’s people’ and ‘going as God’s people’ – the first two priorities in the LCA Our… Read more

Churchwide and District Communications

The LCA Communications Department serves congregations and agencies of the LCANZ in a variety of ways, from the monthly publication The Lutheran through to website design and communication guides across… Read more

Letting off steam at St Paul’s Box Hill

On Saturday morning last weekend about fifteen ministry and governance leaders from the St Paul’s Box Hill and Chinese Lutheran Church of Victoria congregations came together to learn more about… Read more

Constitutions

The LCANZ model constitutions for congregations and parishes were updated in 2018 to reflect more contemporary governance models. It is recommended church councils review their constitutions about every five years… Read more

Bequests from Congregation members

Church Councils may wish to provide some guidance to members considering leaving a bequest to the congregation. A bequest can take the form of money, property, items of value and… Read more

Australian Lutheran College and Congregational Leadership Training

Australian Lutheran College offer a range of courses for Congregational leadership as  well as for those interested in lay and ordained ministry. The previous format of Congregational Leadership Training has… Read more

Annual General Meetings

Annual General Meetings. Annual General Meetings are held in order that the congregation can learn about the ministries, mission, activities, and assets and finances of the congregation and vote on… Read more