Calls & Employment

“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the Lord Christ.”
— Colossians 3:23-24

LM-A recognises that all believers are called to serve the Lord through their relationships, family responsibilities, community engagement and employment, and we give thanks to God for all who labour in those vocations.

Some men are called to be pastors in Christ’s church, and the College of Pastors section below provides information about the latest calls extended to pastors as they are issued. You will also see a section for paid employment for lay people, as well as a volunteer section, where our members have the opportunity to serve the church in a voluntary capacity.

College of Pastors

  • Pastor Levi Graham

  • Pastor Frank Rasenberger to Emmanuel Lutheran Church Perth

    Pastor Heath Pukallus to Calvary Lutheran Mission Church Toowoomba

  • Pastor Paul Calnan to Adelaide Northern Suburbs Lutheran Mission (and in support of Adelaide Central Lutheran Mission), 0.7 FTE

  • Pastor Peter Koehne, called to glory 25 December 2025. Born Waikerie, South Australia, 16 December 1935. Studied Adelaide University, Valparaiso University - Concordia Seminary. Ordained in Berlin, 16 October 1963. Served: 1963 Vicar, Holy Cross Evangelical Lutheran Church, Wilmersdorf; 1964-1968 Concordia College, Adelaide; 1968-1971 Tertiary Chaplaincy, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea; 1971-1976 Principal, Gelem High School and Pastor for Gizarum and Barim parish, PNG; 1976-1979 Pastor, Jindera-Burrumbuttock-Bethel-Gerogery parish, NSW; 1980 Principal and Teacher, Ogelbeng Seminary near Mt Hagen, PNG; 1986-1990 Nhill-Woorak-Yanac parish, VIC; 1990-2000 Warrnambool-Hawkesdale-Ayrford parish, VIC.

    Pastor Peter is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Norma, their children Daniel and Grace, Emma and Andrew, Samuel and Helen, and Nicholas, and four grandchildren.

Employment

There are no paid positions currently available. Please check back periodically.

Volunteer Roles

We welcome volunteers in many areas, including theology, policy development, finance, administration and communications. Please contact us if you’d like to help!

Here are some specific areas where we would like assistance:

  • Our Communications Manager is looking for volunteers with good design skills and experience with Canva to assist in regular communications activities such as preparation of social media posts, advertising and short training videos. Experience in video production desirable but not essential.
    Please contact communications@lutheranmissionaustralia.org.au to learn more.