A joyful announcement

On Sunday 7 September, LM-A President Matt Anker and Pastor Michael Prenzler joyfully announced that Lutheran Theological Seminary - Australia (LTS-A) will open its doors for students in January 2027 in the Greater Adelaide area.

The announcement was made during an Adelaide Northern Suburbs Lutheran Mission service, where Pastor Michael serves as half-time pastor as well as his half-time call as Seminary Development Officer.

Pastor Michael explained the name and logo of LTS-A during the children’s address, and in his sermon explained that ‘the seminary will form pastors, deaconesses and lay-people to become disciples of Jesus and to make more disciples. They will serve the church and those who are yet to know Jesus, through Word and Sacrament, works of mercy and witnessing. They will bring Jesus’ gifts to you to forgive your sins, comfort you in your suffering and strengthen your faith in His promises for your eternal future.’

Pastor Matt Anker made the announcement and prayed a blessing over the seminary and all involved in the establishment process.

Following the service, the congregation watched the premiere of the announcement video, which included interviews with a future pastoral student, Josh Ariens, and a future deaconess student, Sallyanne Primiero.