Evangelicalism’s boundary war
If Christian news obeyed the rules of AFL, then we saw a star player kick the ball out of bounds on the full this week. That gets a free kick to the other side. The star player is Richard B.… Continue Reading
Author: John Sandeman
New Vatican document on Human Dignity condemns Gender Theory, Surrogacy
Gender change theory, surrogacy and abortion are included in a list of violations of human dignity in “Infinite Dignity,” a 20-page document from the Catholic Church’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith – a Vatican office charged with defending… Continue Reading
The surprising history of Anglican schools
More Anglican schools have vanished, some existing for decades, than exist today. That’s part of the complex history of Anglican Schools in Sydney, which was revealed by historian David Hastie at a Moore College library showcase event last week. The… Continue Reading
Ridley Melbourne certificate course is free (from May 1)
When Ridley College announced it was making its certificate courses free from May 1 – it was sent out on April 1. But it was no April Fools joke. The Ridley Certificate is an online video course in Bible, theology… Continue Reading
Local council proves Jesus got it right.
An Obadiah Slope column Not counting the cost: This is a story about a special hole in the ground in the Sydney northside suburb of Ryde. This large council used to have a town hall. It looked like this. image… Continue Reading
A challenge for pastors: our top priority is keeping people out of hell
It is likely that NSW Central Coast pastor Andrew Heard’s new book Growth and Change will be on many evangelical ministers reading list for 2024. But it’s a book with a real challenge – calling ministers to be prepared to… Continue Reading
It only takes a spark: remembering Robert Frisken, pioneer of the Christian School movement.
Rev Dr Robert Frisken AM 1934–2024 Tens of thousands of students attend low-to-medium-fee Christian schools every day across Australia. But the wave of Christian Schools started small, half a century ago. Two Baptist churches in Regents Park and Berala, two… Continue Reading
Building My Life Around Generosity.
Charles Brammall gives four case studies of authentic Christian life. 1 Thess 4:11-14 is, I believe, the only mention of ambition in God’s Words: “Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life: You should mind your own business and… Continue Reading
Scott Morrison counts his blessings in a theological memoir
Scott Morrison is unafraid to add to his daggy suburban dad image. He begins his recently released memoir Plans for Your Good: A Prime Minister’s Testimony of God’s Faithfulness with the story of his family being blessed by their dog,… Continue Reading
The day of Joy
Today’s reading comes from the fifth book of Anne of Green Gables, the children’s books, mostly created in a Presbyterian manse by Lucy Maud Montgomery. The life of worthy Presbyterian Canadians infuses these books – but is wiped from the… Continue Reading