News and resources
Lutheran Education Australia creates and maintains resources to guide education and formation development in Lutheran learning communities.
Lutheran Theological Journal, May 2021, Education Supplement
Overview: Schools and early childhood services (ECSs) are shaped by many faces, points of intersection and paths of connection but what makes Lutheran education solid is the gospel of Jesus Christ. This supplement explores eight of the many facets of Lutheran education and how Lutheran theology informs all dimensions of what a school/ECS is and […]
Mentoring as mutual formation: a shared journey of growth and grace, The Lutheran. April/May 2026
Overview: Mentoring plays a vital role in shaping leaders, strengthening communities, and fostering reflective practice. At its heart, true mentoring is not a one-way imparting of expertise; it is relational, reciprocal, and deeply formative. When two people commit to shared learning and intentional conversation, both are shaped in meaningful and lasting ways. In this article, […]
Policies – Ministry and worship
Ministry and worship in schools and early childhood services are guided by a series of policies, which are adopted across the country. These policies cover Lutheran Church of Australia doctrine and practice.
New Zealand Free to Flourish Immersion: Culture, Belonging and Leadership in Action
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 […]
Part of something bigger
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 […]
Pastoral care
Pastoral care is the expression of caring partnership between the school community (students, staff, families), the Christian church and the wider community. It integrates the academic, social, emotional and spiritual dimensions so that an environment of care pervades the entire school community. Pastoral care encompasses three important elements: emotional support, behaviour management and restorative practices, […]
Policies – Pastors
Pastors play an integral role in supporting the spiritual health of Lutheran learning communities. Pastors, Chaplains, District Church Councils, school leaders and administrators are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the policies and guidelines relating to the role of Pastors in our communities.
Service learning
Lutheran Education Australia’s vision is that service learning, as a response to the cross, is central to Lutheran schools. Service learning in Lutheran schools and Early Childhood Services is reflective of service as a core value where the Christian faith is active in love. It challenges learners to see service not just as a personal […]
Policies – Staff
Staffing of Lutheran learning communities is guided by a set of policies covering matters including accreditation and inclusion. Leaders and administrative staff are encouraged to familiarise themselves with materials.
The Lutheran church and its schools
The Lutheran Church of Australia and its schools is a key synodical statement that describes the relationship of the Lutheran Church of Australia with its schools. The statement covers: The Lutheran school, The Lutheran school and education, The Lutheran school and worship, The Lutheran school and the responsibilities of the LCA, The Lutheran school and the responsibilities of governing councils and principals, The Lutheran school and parents, The Lutheran school and the government
The Pathfinders: A history of Lutheran schooling 1919-1999 (Hauser, 2012)
This book traces the origins of Australian Lutheran education through the stories of the early leaders who shaped its foundations. Through biographical portraits, the book shows how their faith, vision and commitment established enduring traditions that continue to influence Lutheran schooling today.
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Growing Deep
The Growing Deep Leadership and Formation Framework articulates what it means to participate, work and flourish in a Lutheran education community.
Since 1939 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 foundation, and how it points us to today and tomorrow as lifelong learners.
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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.
Lutheran schools and early childhood services have regular worship services and other faith practices as a central part of our mission. These are the ways people can meet Jesus, and form a relationship with God built up and shaped in the Christian faith.
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