God invites us to be involved As a Christian, a pastor and now a bishop occasionally the question is asked, Why?  Why are you passionate about being a Christian, pastor… Read more

                                      Pray for Lutheran Church New Zealand          … Read more

What some intend for bad God can use for good!! What some intend for bad God can use for good!! How do you cope when a tragedy happens? When problems… Read more

Appreciating your Great (or Small) Cloud of Witnesses   Kia tau ki a koutou te atawhai me te rangimarie o te Atua. Grace and peace to you all from God…. Read more

Tēnā rā koutou katoa,  Three landmark anniversaries in the political history of Aotearoa are commemorated in 2025: 50 years since the Māori Land March, the establishment of the Waitangi Tribunal,… Read more

Dear Pastors, Church Workers and Leaders The LCA has developed a new video series, Presence, to introduce those new to the church to what it means to be a Lutheran… Read more

Why patience is really important for Christians and the church? I have come to realise that at times I am not that patient of a person. Just the other day,… Read more

Professional Standards have introduced a number of changes this year. These include the replacement of regionally based professional standards officers with a centralised Safe Church Training Officer – her name… Read more

Details of meetings and outcomes for September to November 2025 The GGTB met on 9 September, 13 October and 11 November. GGTB grants Annual grants for 2026 were approved at… Read more

June to August CoS met on four occasions by teams and in one face to face meeting over this period. LCNZ Convention of Synod Members, as appointed ex Officio or… Read more