Recently Rev Matt Anker, Assistant to the Bishop – LCA International Mission, and Australian Lutheran College (ALC) Principal, James Winderlich, signed an agreement that will see LCA International Mission and ALC jointly support the continuing development of a Lutheran Study Centre in Pematang Siantar, North Sumatra, Indonesia. With LCA International Mission managing this partner-church relationship, […]

Recently Rev Matt Anker, Assistant to the Bishop – LCA International Mission, and Australian Lutheran College (ALC) Principal, James Winderlich, signed an agreement that will see LCA International Mission and ALC jointly support the continuing development of a Lutheran Study Centre in Pematang Siantar, North Sumatra, Indonesia. With LCA International Mission managing this partner-church relationship, ALC teaching staff will provide annual face-to-face and online courses that focus on Lutheran theology and pastoral practice.

‘It excites me to know that LCANZ partners can work so well together to serve and support Lutheran communities in our Asia-Pacific region as they witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ in their own communities,‘ Pastor James said.

Pastor Anker responded, ‘By cooperating in this way, together with the benefits of modern information technology, we are making excellent use of the resources that the LCANZ provides for us.‘

In 2020, ALC staff provided Lutheran theological training to approximately 200 students in Indonesia. Those numbers are growing. Our combined support for our partner communities is vitally important.

Many of our partner churches are working in new territory for the kingdom of God; therefore, spiritual attack is their everyday reality. As a member of a congregation, school, or family, or a couple or individual, you are invited to commit to praying for our partners in mission. For regular prayer point updates, go to www.lca.org.au/international-mission/act-now/pray

Read more stories about our partner churches in Indonesia at www.lcamission.org.au/category/stories/international-partners/indonesia/