I had grown up in a non-Christian home, had no connection to Jesus, and was pursuing a career in civil engineering. Then in 2006, I was invited to attend Sain Medee Lutheran Church in Ulaanbaatar. I said yes and on 25 February 2007, I was baptised. After graduating with a degree in civil engineering in […]
10 years of service with LCA International Mission, serving at Martin Luther Seminary in Lae, PNG. What have I learnt and what do I believe regarding mission? A decade of service arrived on Trinity Sunday, a day that could also quite rightly be called Mission Sunday. Mission and the Trinity are not just two sides […]
In a recent volunteer placement with the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea (ELC-PNG), I returned to Lutheran Highlands Seminary, Ogelbeng, near Mt Hagen, which is an environment familiar to me, yet always teaching me something new. Nestled in a wide valley high in the mountains of the Western Highlands Province, life at Ogelbeng […]
My family has been one of the greatest influences in shaping my character and deepening my walk with Christ. I come from a long line of pastoral families beginning with my great-grandfather, who used his printing press to produce and distribute gospel tracts. This legacy continued through my grandfather, my father, and even my brother, […]
Expecting a child and becoming a parent can be one of the most transformative, exciting, and difficult experiences in one’s life. Ideally, every mother would have the food and medication she needs for a healthy pregnancy. She would have access to prenatal care and would be able to attend baby preparation classes with the father of her child. When she […]
To those who contributed to the 19th Convention of Lutheran Women of Australia offering. We are filled with heartfelt gratitude to report that the Meri (Women’s) Program at Senior Flierl Seminary has received your most generous financial donation that has truly been an answer to prayer. Thanks to your gracious gift, we were able to […]
Ten years ago, in a quiet corner of North Sumatra, a seed was planted- a vision that people with disabilities would no longer be hidden or excluded, but welcomed, valued, and empowered in the life of their communities. On 28 May 2015, Gereja Kristen Protestan Simalungun (GKPS) launched a community-based rehabilitation program known as RBM […]
Our world is deeply wounded. Conflict, climate crisis, secularism, and spiritual fatigue weigh heavily on communities everywhere. Yet in May 2025, leaders, theologians, and mission practitioners from across the globe gathered in Taiwan for the Lutheran World Federation’s Global Mission Consultation under the theme: “Embodying Hope: Renewing Mission in a Wounded World.” This was a […]
In Indonesia, where churches gather in rice fields, city alleyways, and mountain villages, a quiet but powerful movement is growing. At the heart of it is a hunger, not for bread or water, but for a clear, faithful understanding of God’s Word. In response to that need, the National Committee of the Lutheran World Federation […]
Nestled in the serene heart of Myanmar’s Shan State lies Inle Lake, a shimmering expanse of water renowned for its floating gardens, stilted villages, and the Intha fishermen who row with their legs. This breathtaking lake, surrounded by rolling hills and ancient pagodas, has long been a haven for both locals and travellers. Life around […]