Stories – LCA International Mission

Equipping the Church in a Multicultural Context

By Rev Dr Elaine Goh | 0 comment | Categories: Malaysia Peninsula

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 […]

Growing a Ministry of Belonging

By Priscilla Chiu | 0 comment | Categories: Malaysia Sabah

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 […]

Wantok Place Museum To Close

0 comment | Categories: Papua New Guinea

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 […]

Hope That Walks With Us in Uncertain Seasons

By Hanna Schulz | 0 comment | Categories: Mission Workers, Papua New Guinea

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. […]

Crossing Cultures, Sharing Hope

By Bruce and Daphne Cleaves | 0 comment | Categories: Malaysia Sabah, Volunteers and Supporters

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 […]

A Steady Rhythm of Faith and Formation

By Michael and Debbie Borgas, Lee and Grace Cook | 0 comment | Categories: Indonesia, Volunteers and Supporters

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, […]

Renewing Christian Life Studies in PNG

0 comment | Categories: Papua New Guinea

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 […]

Equipping Leaders for Mission

0 comment | Categories: Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Scholarships

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 […]

Growing in Faith and Community

0 comment | Categories: Indonesia, Schools

SD Swasta Latihan YP HKBP is a vibrant and growing Christian primary school of 336 students and 27 staff. Each year the school welcomes more children, reflecting the trust of families and the strong leadership of its new principal, Lasmaria Evelina Sinagah, who has served in the role for ten months. Previously Vice Principal at […]

25 Years Strong in Faith and Service

0 comment | Categories: Myanmar

In November 2025, the Lutheran Church of Myanmar (LCM) marked 25 years of faithful witness and service, giving thanks to God for a quarter of a century of ministry in a predominantly Buddhist nation shaped by political upheaval, conflict, and profound social change. Founded in January 2000, the Lutheran Church of Myanmar has grown steadily […]

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