Australian Lutheran College (ALC) and Lutheran Education Australia (LEA) are excited to announce a new joint initiative to strengthen research, scholarship and professional learning across Lutheran education, with the appointment of Tom Brennen as Lutheran Education Research Fellow. The Research Fellow will strengthen connections between researchers, educators and Lutheran learning communities, support collaborative research projects, […]
Reflections by Kim Powell (LEVNT), Andrew Bradtke (LESNW), Jodi Blackwell (LEQ) In September, leaders from Lutheran learning communities and education partners across Australia gathered in Wellington, New Zealand, for the 2026 Free to Flourish International Immersion. Over five days, participants engaged in cultural immersion, leadership development, school visits and deep professional reflection. The program included […]
Sometimes we are reminded that we are part of a bigger story. Recently, in Alice Springs, LEA had the privilege of walking alongside Rev Dr Anne Burghardt, General Secretary of the Lutheran World Federation, and Rev Dr Rosita Siahaan, Lutheran World Federation Regional Secretary for Asia. We visited Yirara College and later I visited Living […]
The new exhibition centre at Church House in Adelaide is a dedicated space celebrating the story of the Lutheran Church in Australia and the people, ministries and milestones that have shaped its mission over time. It invites visitors to explore our shared heritage and reflect on how this story continues to inspire faithful service today. […]
A few weeks ago, I visited the Red Dress exhibition at the Museum of Brisbane. At first glance, it’s simply breathtaking, a flowing crimson dress covered in thousands upon thousands of stitches. But the longer you stand there, the more you realise this isn’t really about a dress at all. It is about people. Over 14 years, 380 embroiderers from 51 […]
The Growing Deep Leadership and Formation Framework articulates what it means to participate, work and flourish in a Lutheran education community. Since 1839 the Lutheran Church has had Lutheran schools. This framework gives us a basis in which all involved in Lutheran early childhood, primary and secondary education can reflect deeply and confidently on this […]
Lutheran schools and early childhood services, as part of the mission of the Lutheran church, are communities of worship and service, sharing and living the good news of Jesus Christ (Growing Deep: Our Foundation). Lutheran schools and early childhood services have regular worship services and other faith practices as a central part of our mission. […]
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