Australian Lutheran World Service (ALWS) has, as its mission, the coordination of programs which can openly and accountably offer help, respect and hope to those who, in any country and at any time, are fleeing from oppression, disaster, conflict, poverty and injustice. One of its current programs is the provision of education and activities to […]
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Leadership Development Program (LDP9)
LDP9 is due to start in semester 2, 2023 and applicants have now been advised of the outcome of their application. The LDP manager team were impressed by the quality of applications and the thought that had gone into them. The principal comments were also very valuable and we appreciate the support of the LDP […]
Di Eckermann is retiring
Since joining Lutheran education in 1988, Di has filled many roles and always with enthusiasm and gusto. Throughout her career, Di has led from the front and kept Christ at the centre of her daily life. Her personal faith is evident in all that she does, particularly in her care for others. Di joined Concordia […]
Guten Tag! Greetings from Wittenberg
I am currently on sabbatical in Germany and am writing this message to you from Wittenberg, the birthplace of the reformation. This year marks the 500th anniversary of Martin Luther translating the New Testament into the German language. An original copy of that 1522 New Testament is on display in the museum here. Luther loved […]
Courses available for Connect and Equip graduates
Connect provides one (1) unit and Equip 1 and 2 provide two (2) units into a Graduate Certificate in Education and Theology through Australian Lutheran College (ALC). This means that if you have completed Connect and Equip you have completed 3 units in a Graduate certificate at ALC. If you are wishing to use Connect […]
Ministry personnel accreditation
A number of school leaders and ministry personnel joined the Zoom discussions about Ministry Personnel Accreditation. We have used the Zoom discussions as the basis of a Frequently Asked Questions that can be found here Ministry personnel accreditation (lutheran.edu.au) This term we will be providing school leaders and ministry personnel with the opportunity to join […]
Craig Fielke
LEA is pleased to share the news of the appointment of Craig Fielke as Executive Director of LESNW effective from January 2023. Craig is well known within the Lutheran church and Lutheran education and is committed to further enhance and develop the relationship between the two. He is well known among the region’s learning communities […]
Study tour to Germany 2023
LEA is leading a study tour to Germany in Term 3 2023. Dates are now confirmed to travel from Saturday 23 September to Friday 6 October. The program will focus on Lutheran identify and formation. The aims of the tour are: To grow deeper in understanding of how God’s word, Lutheran theology and spirituality informs […]
A new beginning
Horizon Christian School in Balaklava will purchase Vineyard Lutheran School with plans to continue operating the site as a Christian school from 2023. Horizon Christian School Clare, as it will be named, will warmly welcome all existing Vineyard students and families. The school will eventually operate with students from Foundation to Year 12 and will […]
LDP 9 applications now open
Applications for LDP 9 are now open and will close on 21 October. The LDP provides learning opportunities for Lutheran educators who are interested in senior leadership or who are in roles where they require accreditation as a leader. Queensland University of Technology have co-designed a program that enhances leadership learning. The intersection between school […]