I am Pastor Sanael Emoi. I am married to Faylin Tirit Emoi, and we have three daughters. Our first born is Lisa Dabingo Emoi, who is studying Information Technology at Datec Unitech in Lae city. Our second daughter is Jeanie Bingyamo Emoi, who is in grade 12 this year and our third daughter is Melyanie […]
I grew up in the Buddhist faith. My journey was one of discovery and youthful rebellion, leading eventually to healing. My parents and grandparents were Buddhists. My father worked at the temple, studying the Pali language, and through him, I learned about religion and the concept of life after death. He was also a traditional […]
On October 31, 2000, the National Committee of the Lutheran World Federation (KNLWF) Indonesia took its first step of faith. Motivated by a strong calling to strengthen Lutheran identity and contribute to positive societal change, KNLWF embarked on this journey of ministry alongside member churches in Indonesia. Through an inclusive and loving ministry grounded in […]
I give thanks and praise to our loving Father for safe travels to Unity College, Murray Bridge to attend the 19th Convention of Lutheran Women of Australia. The time to reconnect, share, laugh, rejoice, and praise “down under” with our LWA sisters in Christ under the theme of How Great Thou Art was truly a […]
The Asia Church Leadership Conference (ACLC) is organised as part of the Lutheran World Federation’s (LWF) commitment to strengthening communion relationships between member churches in every region. ACLC is an expression of what it means to be in communion and brought more closely in solidarity with Lutheran churches across the Asian region. This year’s ACLC […]
From the church’s beginnings, Christian service has been considered as integral for the ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Thailand (ELCT). The church recognised the need to be part of the work which meets the social challenges in Thai society but was worried about setting up a large institution which would become a burden […]
Please enjoy this issue of Border Crossings and read about how God’s love is coming to life through the word-and-action gospel work of our partner churches.
Pastor Mark Schultz has accepted a call from the LCANZ to serve as the church’s Assistant to the Bishop – International Mission from next year. Despite serving for 18 years at Sydney’s LifeWay Lutheran Church, Pastor Mark wasn’t looking for a change. He often told people ‘God would need a sledgehammer’ to move him from […]
Myanmar’s political history is marked by prolonged periods of military rule, which has led to restrictions on civil liberties, including religious freedoms. While religious groups are legally permitted to operate, they often face bureaucratic and societal barriers that make it difficult for them to thrive openly. The Federation of Lutheran Churches in Myanmar (FLCM) is […]
I was the first in my family to become a Christian. I was 18 years old when I heard the gospel and felt it was very meaningful to me. At first, my family were not happy. They didn’t kick me out, but they didn’t treat me normally, either. My friends also distanced themselves from me. […]