Equadorian pastor Manuel Garin posted this image on Facebook describing it as “The Iconic Photo of the World Cup 2022”and with some natural national pride explained its significance beyond a win on the field. Ecuador’s national team surprised the whole… Continue Reading
An Obadiah Slope Column The Libs do an ‘Essendon’: The expulsion of candidate Renee Harris from the Victorian Liberal party room by opposition leader Matthew Guy has some Christians suggesting it is a repeat of Andrew Thorburn being rejected by… Continue Reading
John McMartin, the former pastor of Inspire Church a large Pentecostal Church in South West Sydney, was so ashamed of a “massage” he gave to a young female member of his church that he stood down from his positions with… Continue Reading
Kirk Patston a lecturer at SMBC and his wife Lisa Patston dream that their son Jerrah and other Neurodiverse people will live in a home “where they are safe and known, connected and growing, celebrated and loved.” The NDIS will… Continue Reading
The new book Biblical Critical Theory brings together a mind that understands current philosophies, and how the Bible’s big story deals with the questions they raise. That mind belongs to Chris Watkin a lecturer at Monash University who explained at… Continue Reading
Nick Mackenzie, one of Australia’s best journalists, has uncovered a tale of pastoral and spiritual abuse if the allegations against City Builders church based in Sale Victoria are true. “Praying for Power,” Mackenzie’s 60 Minutes story, with other articles in… Continue Reading
“I have said on a number of occasions that I would never leave this place until God tells me to,” Fred Nile told the New South Wales parliament at the beginning of his valedictory speech. “That would appear as though… Continue Reading
The Aboriginal Evangelical Fellowship (AEF) is exactly what the name says, an indigenous-run evangelical fellowship that has been supporting churches and developing First Nation leaders for over 50 years. It has never had money to spare. In their own words,… Continue Reading
An Obadiah Slope Column (For newbies, Obadiah Slope is the “odious evangelical” in Anthony Trollope’s “Barchester” novels which satirised church leaders. He’s come back to haunt you.) ### Jesus gets verified on Twitter. The New York Post reveals that Jesus… Continue Reading
John McMartin former pastor of Inspire Church appeared in Liverpool Local Court today charged with ‘Offence with Act of Indecency’ and Common Assault. He sat quietly in court as the matter was adjourned due to counsel being unavailable. The charges… Continue Reading