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Vocation, values and practice of transformative leadership Newly elected superintendents of Indonesia’s Protestant Christian Batak Church attend seminar on servant leadership
Papua New Guinea: bringing the good news to the remotest places LWF Council member from PNG shares stories of working in some of the most inaccessible places on earth
Australia: searching for a way forward together As bishop of the church in Australia and New Zealand, Paul Smith led the Convention which approved women’s ordination
COP30: Reinforced solidarity among churches committed to caring for creation Training strengthens advocacy and working together for the care for creation
Abound in Hope: Responsible theology takes center stage for Asian leaders Affirming resilience and hope against challenges
Asia: Diaconal workshop highlights best practices Hosted by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Thailand, the event focused on strengthening local churches for mission
Indonesia: A milestone for inclusivity and empowerment KN-LWF Indonesia launches the learning hub “Silent Coffee – A Cup of Hope”
Palestine: Gender equality is a core part of our faith In this Voices from the Communion, Ranan Issa from Jerusalem talks about her work to strengthen women’s rights
Malaysia: forming new leaders at Sabah Theological Seminary Church historian Rev. Au Sze Ngui reflects on her work to strengthen Lutheran identity in the Asia region
Interfaith Harmony Week: challenging stereotypes, promoting understanding Indonesian churches collaborate on new training course focusing on religious harmony and interfaith dialogue
Strengthening relations between Lutherans in the USA and Papua New Guinea Companion synods in the ELCA and ELCPNG reignite their relationships
Thailand: Building trust and respect in interfaith relations Boonmee Jarupong, Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Thailand
