Donating to LTS-A
Supporting our Seminary
We have been so blessed by the response from our LM-A members and congregations, as well as friends and supporters from all over the world, as we prepare for our inaugural year of study at Lutheran Theological Seminary – Australia. Many people have asked how they can support the seminary, and the LTS-A Board has been hard at work identifying the needs of the Seminary and developing ways people can help.
We are looking for the following types of support:
Donations to meet the ongoing costs of running a seminary – such as rent, wages and consumables.
Donations towards the longer-term needs of LTS-A – specifically the purchase or construction of a permanent residential campus and the establishment of a scholarship system
Giving of your time, care and prayers for our staff and students including caring for students and their families relocating to Adelaide.
Bequests to the Sem in your will, to bless future generations with pastors, deaconesses and church workers.
Seminary Support Program
Sign up by 11 December for access to exclusive offers on Sem merchandise!
The Seminary Support Program (SSP) is a monthly subscription-style donation program that allows individuals to contribute to the ongoing funding of LTS-A. A recurring gift of any amount helps us plan for the future and make more accurate projections of income for our budget.
This sort of grassroots fundraising is one example of the Body of Christ gathering together to do more than any one person could alone, and it is as old as the Church herself. Paul encouraged the early congregations in Galatia, Macedonia, and Corinth to set aside funds to be collected and delivered to the saints in need in Jerusalem (1 Cor 16, Rom 15:25-28). In the same way, your individual gifts will combine with others from our community of faith to make a lasting impact for our Seminary.
How do I contribute?
If you wish to be a Sem Supporter, simply sign up by clicking on the Sign Up button. There will be a few suggested monthly donation amounts, or you may select your own. This is like a pledge card, informing us of your planned giving. Then we ask that you set up a recurring donation through your regular bank.
Is my donation tax deductible?
You choose!
There are limitations on what tax-deductible funds can be used for. Facility hire and other everyday operating costs are not included in the acceptable uses. If you are able to give without needing a tax receipt, your donation will be put to use right away!
Donations requiring tax deductibility will be earmarked for the LTS-A Foundation (more details below). If tax-deductibility is important to you, please select that option when you sign up. SSP donors who select this option will receive a tax receipt at the end of the financial year.
The sign-up form will direct you to the right account for your situation.
When can I sign up for the SSP?
We would love for people to sign up before December 11, 2026, so that we can establish a budget and have the assurance of knowing we can meet our obligations. That said, people are of course welcome to join the SSP at any time in the future. The needs will be ongoing over the years to come, and your support is invaluable.
What are the benefits of becoming a Seminary Supporter?
Patrons who sign up before December 11 will gain exclusive access to purchase LTS-A hoodies and T-shirts for delivery in early 2027. The Sem Supporter order form will be open until the 18th of December, and you can be on the lookout for packages to start shipping after classes begin in February. We anticipate offering exclusive access to merchandise on an annual basis, so anyone joining after December 11 will have future opportunities to purchase Sem items.
SSP members do not only get exclusive access to LTS-A merchandise. We want our Supporters to be active participants in our Seminary life and culture. There will be special Supporter-only news from the Seminary, online meet-and-greets with students and faculty, and more! Supporters will be added to a closed group on Circle to facilitate online engagement. This Supporter space will be ongoing, and donors can join at any time.
The LTS-A Foundation
We are also pleased to announce the establishment of the LTS-A Foundation, which allows us to receive tax-deductible donations.
This is a wonderful opportunity for people wishing to contribute to the long-term needs of the Sem. It is important to note, however, that there are limitations under Australian law on when and how tax-deductible donations are used. Donations to the Foundation will be earmarked specifically for scholarships and building initiatives. Your gift will be invested and set aside to prepare for the future.
LTS-A welcomes one-off or recurring donations to the Foundation. Regular ongoing donations to the Foundation can be made via the Seminary Support Program.
[i] Please note, tax deductible donations are only available to Australian residents. Donors to the LTS-A Foundation will be issued with a tax receipt at the end of the financial year which they can claim against their taxes. We encourage you to consult your tax agent about whether this is appropriate for your financial needs.
Donations
While the Seminary Support Program is designed for recurring donations, every gift is received with thanksgiving. One-off donations and larger scale gifts are also very welcome.
To make a one-off donation to the general operating costs of the Seminary, please deposit your donation into our seminary bank account:
Account Name: Lutheran Theological Seminary - Australia Limited
BSB 083-663
Account Number 884704539
To make a one-off tax-deductible donation to the LTS-A Foundation (for the building and scholarship funds), please deposit your donation into the Foundation account:
Account Name: LTS-A Foundation
BSB: 083543
Account Number 369350887
Are you a farmer?
The first fruits of your harvest can help us provide workers for the Lord’s harvest.
LTS-A has its own National Grower Register card which can receive donations towards the work of the Seminary.
