Explorations in Mission and MinistrY (EMMY)
Online Conversations for Pastors and Leaders – 2026
What on earth is God doing — and how do we join in?
Mission isn’t something we invent.
It’s something we join.
God is already at work in our communities — drawing people into grace, stirring questions of meaning, and inviting the Church to notice, trust, and participate.
The Presence video series offers a simple and accessible introduction to the Christian faith through a Lutheran lens. It invites reflection on who God is, where God is already at work, and how faith takes shape in everyday life — not just within church walls.
Perhaps faithful leadership in this season isn’t about adding more activity, but about creating space for deeper formation:
- learning to notice God’s presence,
- helping our people trust that God comes to them,
- and living as Christ’s presence for others.
To explore this together, you’re invited to join the LCA District Mission Directors for EMMY – Explorations in Mission and MinistrY online conversation. EMMY is a new monthly space bringing together pastors and leaders from across Australia and New Zealand for shared reflection, story-telling, and encouragement.
Each month includes a short stimulus (video or reflection), followed by an open Zoom conversation where we listen, ask questions, and learn from one another.
April EMMY – Prayer That Fuels Mission
Explore how prayer sparks renewal and helps us see our communities with fresh eyes
📅 Tuesday 21 April
🕧 1pm (ACDT), 12pm (ACST)
🕡 7pm (ACDT), 6pm (ACST) repeated session
🔗 Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3605615625?omn=83256189035
Meeting ID: 360 561 5625
Passcode: EmmY
Previous Sessions
17 February – What on Earth is God Doing? And how do I join in?
This session introduces the Presence video series and explores how it can support congregations in the lead-up to Easter or beyond, helping people see God’s nearness and activity in their everyday lives.
17 March – Leading with Missional Imagination
What if the next faithful step for your church doesn’t begin with a new program, but with prayerful imagination and courageous trust? Join Pastor Stephen Schultz (LCA SA-NT Assistant Bishop for Mission) for Leading with Missional Imagination and discover how to discern where God is already at work, build shared vision, and lead with hope in a changing world.
Coming Up in 2026
📅 26 May – From Maintenance to Movement
Let’s stop “just keeping things going” and step into Spirit-led mission.
📅 23 June – Seeing our Neighbour with New Eyes
In this conversation, we’ll learn simple ways to “read” our local context — listening, noticing, and discerning where God’s Spirit is already active among our neighbours.
For more information about EMMY, please contact LCA SA-NT District Assistant Bishop for Mission, Stephen Schultz on stephen.schultz@lca.org.au or 08 8267 5211
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