LLL Australia

28/05/2026

LLL SPONSORSHIP | We're proud to sponsor an initiative that celebrates faith‑inspired creativity, delivered in partnership with the Lutheran Church in Queensland - LCANZ District.

Our Chair Steve Podlich and CEO Karen Pienaar had the privilege of attending this year's LCAQD Synod Art Competition awards ceremony and sharing in the celebration with participants. 🎨🖌️🖼️

This year's competition received a record number of entries across six age categories.

Entrants ranged in age from just 4 years old to 96 years and were asked to consider the Synod theme ‘Open Door to Spiritual Renewal: Reborn in Water, Renewed by the Spirit’ (based on Titus 3:5).

Congratulations to all entrants - the quality and creativity on display was outstanding! 👏

21/05/2026

Congratulations, Principal Kenny! 👏

All here at LLL wish you every blessing as Faith Lutheran College - Plainland embarks on the next exciting chapter under your leadership.

College Chair, Mr Tim Boughen, is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Tyson Kenny as the new Principal of Faith Lutheran College, Plainland.

After serving our College community for more than 16 years as a valued member of our teaching staff and Senior Leadership Team, Mr Kenny has officially accepted the role following an extensive recruitment process undertaken by College Council.

Mr Kenny is a passionate and servant-hearted leader who lives out Faith’s Christ-centred vision each and every day - always putting God, students, families and staff first. His dedication to our College, commitment to pastoral care, and proven leadership in school improvement and governance make him exceptionally well placed to lead Faith into the future.

In his message to the community, Mr Kenny shared how he feels incredibly blessed by this opportunity and is excited to continue serving alongside the incredible staff, students and families of “Team Faith”.

“I am incredibly humbled and grateful to be appointed as the next Principal at Faith. Having served at Faith Lutheran College for the past 16 years, this community has shaped me profoundly; both personally and professionally. It has been an incredible blessing to journey alongside so many kind, creative, and caring staff, students and families, who have continually encouraged, supported, and inspired me. I am deeply thankful to the many mentors, leaders, and colleagues who have helped shape my own leadership journey. As we move forward together, I am excited to continue co-creating a future that honours our past while embracing the incredible opportunities ahead.”

Please join us in congratulating Mr Kenny on his appointment and wishing him every blessing as he begins this new chapter of leadership at Faith. 💙

19/05/2026

LLL GRANTS | What began as an informal monthly catch-up between Adelaide-based Christian artists has grown into an inspiring live album project 🎶

With the support of an LLL Mission Outreach Grant, the young musicians of Handmade Collective gathered at St John’s Lutheran Church, Unley SA, in March to record 10 uplifting songs.

💬 “We wanted to create a useful resource that congregations can use in worship,” said Dan Kitson, bass player, songwriter and a founding member of Handmade Collective.

The band’s first single Be Still, based on Psalm 46 and written by vocalist Isobel Yeend, was released in May, with the full live album slated to be available in June.

🔗 Read how the project came together - and listen to the first single - in our Mission Matters article: https://www.lll.org.au/posts/2026/05/19/lll-supports-handmade-collectives-new-worship-album

18/05/2026

LLL SPONSORSHIP | We’re proud to support Lutheran Youth of Queensland (LYQ) as Platinum Partner of the LYQ Appeal Dinner.

LYQ’s impact is extraordinary - serving more than 21,000 young people each year and helping them grow into connected, hope-filled members of their communities.

Every contribution helps invest in young lives and strengthens communities across Queensland.

15/05/2026

It was great to enjoy a night of connection, conversation and a bit of friendly competition at our recent lawn bowls evening.

We were delighted to host our friends from Lutheran Education SA, NT & WA and business managers from some of our partner Lutheran schools at the Adelaide Bowling Club.

We’re proud to be part of such a supportive and connected community.

13/05/2026

Such heartwarming words from Lutheran Youth of Queensland about Darren’s leadership and service.

Darren has clearly made a significant and lasting contribution to LYQ - not only through his leadership, but through his genuine care for people and commitment to the mission of the Church.

We are looking forward to welcoming Darren in July and excited for what the future holds as he takes on his new role as our Head of Mission Engagement.

Wishing Darren and the LYQ community every blessing during this time of transition.

LYQ says Farewell to Darren Pope, our Executive Director.

It is with significant sadness that the LYQ Council announces the resignation of Darren Pope as Executive Director of Lutheran Youth of Queensland. We excitedly share that Darren will continue to serve our Church through his new national role as Head of Mission Engagement with LLL Australia . As LLL Australia Head of Mission Engagement, Darren will serve nationally to strengthen LLL’s connection to its gospel-centred mission by actively engaging with Lutheran and broader Christian communities to co-design impact initiatives and facilitate meaningful outcomes.

Darren will be greatly missed by LYQ, his communication gifts and heart to wholistically support all community members throughout the Lutheran Church will carry him into his new role and as he leaves, the organisation remains in sound financial position, with a clear and transparent vision for the future missional work. His business skills, faith sharing, outstanding people management abilities and servant heart have been a true blessing to all involved in LYQ. We will miss his warm greetings and heartfelt prayers for each individually and as a collective. I share a short excerpt from Darren’s resignation letter.

I wish to extend my deepest and heartfelt thanks to LYQ Council for their diligence in prosecuting good governance and for ongoing prayer support throughout my service of the Council, our team and all the young people we serve together. It has been my great joy and privilege to grow connected, hope-filled people in partnership with you. I pray Gods rich blessings over all involved with and in LYQ ministries and hold each one of you in my prayers throughout the coming recruitment and time of transition for the role.
Your fellow servant.
Darren Pope

LYQ Council will continue to support all members of the LYQ community in this transitionary phase. The Council is grateful for the wonderful contribution of all, and the positivity and grace with which you all bring to this vital ministry. As Darren moves on we hope the next two months will be filled with memory, celebration and acknowledgements.

Janelle Anderson
LYQ Council Chair

12/05/2026

LLL PARTNERSHIPS | Geelong Lutheran College, Armstrong Creek is preparing to welcome Concordia - a major new Resource Hub that will support learning, connection and community.

With construction nearing completion, Concordia will provide dedicated spaces for study, collaboration and discovery across Primary and Secondary years.

💬 “We’re indeed very blessed and grateful to have LLL as our financing partner for this exciting addition,” said GLC Board Chair Mark Gerhardy.

We’re proud to partner with Geelong Lutheran College in bringing this vision to life.

🔗 Read our full Mission Matters article in the link in the comments.

08/05/2026

Great to see a record number of entries in this year's LLL Lutheran Church in Queensland - LCANZ Synod Art Competition! 👏

LLL Australia in conjunction with the Lutheran Church of Australia Qld District are excited to share a record 77 submissions across all age categories to the 2026 LLL Synod Art Competition.

Entrants ranged in age from just 4 years old to an amazing 96 years of age. They were asked to consider the Synod theme ‘Open Door to Spiritual Renewal: Reborn in Water, Renewed by the Spirit’ (based on Titus 3:5), and display their interpretation of the theme in their artwork.

Artwork submissions will be judged by a small panel of qualified art educators from the Lutheran Education school community and the LCAQD prior to the Synod, with winners in each category receiving a cash prize.

Winning artworks will be displayed at the 2026 LCAQD Convention of the Synod, and then at Lutheran Church House for 12 months.

You can find a gallery of entries here: https://qld.lca.org.au/2026/05/07/synod-art-competition-receives-a-record-number-of-entries/

Find out more about LLL Australia here: lll.org.au

05/05/2026

LLL ANNOUNCEMENT | We are delighted to welcome Darren Pope as LLL’s Head of Mission Engagement.

This new position has been created to strengthen LLL’s connection to our mission by actively engaging with Lutheran and broader Christian communities.

Darren is well known to the Lutheran community, and we are excited by the possibilities that lie ahead as he applies his boundless enthusiasm, unwavering dedication and deep expertise to this new role.

“It is my great joy and privilege to join the LLL Australia family and serve the community as Head of Mission Engagement," Darren said.

"Serving in this new and innovative role is a calling as I live out my vocation to serve and grow God’s church in the world."

Darren will begin his new role in July.

👉️ Read more from Darren in our full announcement here - https://www.lll.org.au/posts/2026/05/05/lll-welcomes-darren-pope

04/05/2026

LLL NOTICE | It's Privacy Awareness Week - and LLL is a PAW2026 Supporter.

Privacy Awareness Week (4–10 May 2026) highlights why privacy matters — and how strong privacy practices help build public trust.

This year’s theme focuses on improving privacy dispute resolution and strengthening confidence in how personal information is handled.

“Trust is built here.
In every privacy complaint.
In every resolution.”

👉 Learn more about privacy rights and responsibilities this week:
https://www.oaic.gov.au/engage-with-us/events/privacy-awareness-week/paw-2026

01/05/2026

LLL IN THE COMMUNITY | Our team members were delighted to support Guide Dogs Australia by helping to raise funds and awareness on Guide Dogs Day. 🦮

LLL team members Katherine, Rebecca, Kerrie and Jason were thrilled to take part through LLL's Charity Day program that allows staff to spend two workdays a year supporting a cause close to their heart.

Guide Dogs Australia do wonderful work supporting people living with low vision, blindness and other specialised needs.

Vital funds were raised on Guide Dogs Day and you can still donate.

Find out more here: www.guidedogsday.com.au