Reimagining Faith in PNG Classrooms

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’ […]

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Equipping the Church in a Multicultural Context

Nestled in the vibrant and diverse landscape of Malaysia, Seminari Theoloji Malaysia (STM, English is Malaysia Theological Seminary) stands as a vital centre for theological education, leadership formation, and Christian witness. Since its founding in 1979, STM has grown into a significant institution serving churches across denominational, cultural, and linguistic boundaries. Its work reflects both […]

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More Than a Library

I didn’t go to this rural area of Eastern Malaysia with undue expectations of what I might encounter. I’ve served overseas before, so any nervousness I had was more about whether I would serve effectively where God had sent me. I was acutely aware that I didn’t know the language, knew practically nothing about the […]

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Growing a Ministry of Belonging

When we first began Handprints Ministry in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, we did not start with expertise, funding strategies, or a long-term plan. We started with a conviction: that every person is precious in God’s eyes, and that love must be made visible. Handprints Toy Library and Resource Centre was the very first expression of this […]

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Wantok Place Museum To Close

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 […]

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Crossing Cultures, Sharing Hope

Bruce and Daphne Cleaves, from Peace Kumbia Taabinga congregation in Queensland, were working full‑time in their small Speech Pathology practice when Bruce noticed (around 2019) on the LCA International Mission webpage a position available for a Speech Pathologist in Peninsular Malaysia. Having previously travelled to Malaysia, we were immediately interested and agreed to “file this […]

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A Steady Rhythm of Faith and Formation

Life at Bibelvrouw, an all‑female theological training community in Laguboti, Indonesia, moves to a steady and deliberate rhythm. Days are shaped by discipline and shared responsibility, requiring both attentiveness and endurance. As evening arrives, the warm air fills with the sound of young women singing while they sweep the campus grounds. Within this ordered routine, […]

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Renewing Christian Life Studies in PNG

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 […]

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Equipping Leaders for Mission

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 […]

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