"Sam Chen helps all of us to not be "that guy" so we can point people to the person of Jesus. Sam has taken a heavy topic and made it into a breezy read that will inform, amuse and inspire." - Abdu Murray
Most Christians know they should be trying to tell their friends and family about Jesus. But in a post-Christendom world, personal evangelism is viewed negatively--it's offensive, inappropriate, and insensitive. Recent studies confirm that the majority of Christians rarely evangelise, worried they might offend their family or lose their friends. In How to Talk About Jesus (Without Being That Guy), author Sam Chan equips everyday Christians who are reluctant and nervous to tell their friends about Jesus with practical, tested ways of sharing their faith in the least awkward ways possible.
Drawing from over two decades of experience as an evangelist, teacher, and pastor, Chan explains why personal evangelism feels so awkward today. And utilising recent insights from communication theory, cross-cultural ministry, and apologetics, he helps you build confidence in sharing your faith, and teaches you how to evangelise your friends and family in socially appropriate ways.
Vacancy
LCA NSW & ACT District Administrator
A mission-focused and diverse opportunity exists for a person with strong administration, organisational, and relational skills to serve the Lutheran Church of Australia – NSWACT District as its District Administrator.
About the Role
As District Administrator, you will provide key support to the District, its Bishop, congregations, and ministries as they live out the mission of the church. Guided by the church’s mission and strategic directions, you will serve through responsibilities in:
- Governance and Organisational Support
- Developing and maintaining relationships
- Financial Management and Risk
- Compliance and Policy implementation
- Projects and events
What You Bring
We are seeking someone with:
- An understanding of the Lutheran Church and its mission
- An approach that values relationships
- A heart for service and ministry support
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Financial management capability
- A willingness to meet the evolving needs of the church community
For an application pack, please contact:
Bishop Richard Schwedes: [email protected]
Applications close: 19 January 2026
Please Note: As many of our regular LifeGroups take a break over the Summer, the final LifeGroup guide for this year will be the LifeGroup guide schedule for publication on Sunday 21st of December 2025 which will serve as a conclusion to our Advent/Christmas teaching series.
New LifeGroup guides will be available in advance of our new sermon Series beginning on the First Sunday in February 2026.
We encourage any LifeGroups that do plan to meet over the summer, to take the opportunity to gather together in your local community in a meaningful way that might serve others or share the love of Jesus with those in your local context. We’d love to hear your stories of what you got up to in the New Year.
Join us this Christmas, in person or online.
CHRISTMAS EVE | Wednesday 24th December
Epping: 7.30pm
(No Chinese service Christmas Eve)
Newcastle: 7pm
Illawarra: 6pm at Wollongong
Online: 7.30pm (www.youtube.com/c/LifeWayLutheranChurch))
CHRISTMAS DAY | Thursday 25th December
Epping: 9.30am (English & Chinese combined)
Newcastle: 9.30am
Illawarra: 8.30am at Oak Flats
Online: 9.30am (www.youtube.com/c/LifeWayLutheranChurch)
Sunday 28th December
Epping: 9.30am | Chinese 11.15am
Newcastle: 9.30am
Illawarra: 10.30am Wollongong (No worship at Oak Flats)
Online: 9.30am (www.youtube.com/c/LifeWayLutheranChurch))