At the first-ever face-to-face The Gospel Coalition Australia (TGCA) conference there was lots of energy in the room, fuelled by a lot of young church planters or want-to-be church planters, They were there to be encouraged, and The Other Cheek… Continue Reading
In a much-debated vote, opposition to same-sex marriage and a Baptist tradition of church autonomy were the choices facing NSW/ACT Baptists. The NSW & ACT Baptist Association’s Assembly (church parliament) has strengthened their commitment to traditional marriage by adopting a… Continue Reading
A new book Biblical Critical Theory is creating a wave of enthusiasm amongst many Christians. The Other Cheek asked Rory Shiner, senior pastor of Providence City Church in Perth, some questions about this new book by Chris Watkin a lecturer… Continue Reading
The Other Cheek carried this story just after Andrew Thorburn was removed as Essendon Football club CEO. Despite a recent joint statement by Thorburn and the Club, questions about the place of Christians in society remain. That’s why the club… Continue Reading
How Christians relate to First Nations will be a big issue in 2023: This was one of The Other Cheek’s most-read stories in 2022. Martyn Iles, please take the time to reconsider your reasons for avoiding saying an Acknowledgement of… Continue Reading
Catholic Archbishop of Sydney, Anthony Fisher OP farewells a “theological Pope”. United with Pope Francis and Christians throughout the world, the Church in Sydney and Australia mourns the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, one of the greatest theologian-popes in… Continue Reading