My journey to Papua New Guinea really began long before I arrived here in 2024. In one sense, it began before I was even born. My grandfather and grandmother served in Papua New Guinea in the 1930s. My mother was born here, my grandfather died here and his grave is still here today. Growing up […]
For two weeks in September, classrooms across Queensland became places of learning not only for Australian students, but also for Papua New Guinean educator Geoff Narekine. Geoff travelled to Queensland from the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea (ELC-PNG), where he is developing the Christian Life Studies (CLS) Rainbow Curriculum for Lutheran schools. With […]
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea has been richly blessed through the faith and commitment of Australian Lutherans who responded to God’s call to serve in Papua New Guinea. Guided by the Holy Spirit, they travelled across geographical, cultural and language barriers to share the good news of Jesus. They served in remote […]
In the early 2000s, what is known as the Rainbow Curriculum for the teaching of Christian Education in Lutheran schools across Papua New Guinea, was developed by a German missionary. This was a carefully prepared series of books designed for use from primary through to secondary school. It provided structured, Bible-based teaching to support students’ […]
Wantok Place, The Lutheran Church of Australia and New Zealand’s museum of Papua New Guinea (PNG) artefacts, will officially close its doors on Wednesday, 29 April 2026. A short rite of closing will be held at 2.00 pm. Established in 2019 in the eastern wing of the LLL Building in North Adelaide, Wantok Place was […]
Easter has passed, and with it the proclamation that death does not have the final word. Christ is risen, and that truth shapes not only what we believe but how we live and wait in seasons that feel unfinished, disrupted or fragile. Here in PNG, life and ministry continue to carry both hope and heaviness. […]
The school bell rings and sixty students squeeze into a single room. Desks are shared, light filters through louvres that no longer close properly, and the only “devices” in sight are well‑worn exercise books and stubby pencils. Yet in classrooms like these, Lutheran teachers across Papua New Guinea (PNG) continue to show extraordinary faithfulness. Day […]
Across Southeast Asia and beyond, Lutheran churches continue to grow in number, confidence, and responsibility. With this growth comes a pressing need for ongoing theological formation that supports pastors, deaconesses, teachers, and lay leaders well beyond their initial training, many of whom serve faithfully in complex cultural, social, and pastoral contexts with limited access to […]
Across the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Papua New Guinea (ELC-PNG), the ministry of Wok Meri continues to shape, strengthen, and bless congregations in profound ways. The Tok Pisin term Wok Meri refers to Christian women who are trained for spiritual leadership, community service, and practical ministry within their congregations. These women lead Bible studies and […]
In 2008, the words of Hebrews 13:20–21 stirred something within me and prompted a significant step of faith. As I stood in Heldsbach, Papua New Guinea, I could see the declining infrastructure and the absence of meaningful educational opportunities for young children. I felt completely out of my depth. I was hesitant, uncertain, and very […]