NDAs (Non-disclosure agreements) can constitute a significant blockage in getting better outcomes for bullied or unfairly dismissed assistant ministers. At a meeting this week for Uphold, a Sydney-based group seeking to support vulnerable ministers, a typical NDA scenario was discussed:… Continue Reading
How should churches respond to transgender people? An exceprt from Gender Revolution, a new book by sexologist Patricia Weerakoon, pastor Kamal Weerakoon and thelogian Rob Smith. What would you do if any of these scenarios arose in your church or… Continue Reading
In an act of overt plagiarism, this article will take from the founder of Methodism, John Wesley’s sermon “Almost A Christian”. After all, if we are to pinch inspiration, let us steal from the best. “That was me!” Wesley confesses… Continue Reading
An Obadiah Slope column about a week’s reading and musings Exclusive story: The New Statesmen has a personal account of life in the Exclusive Brethren – a cult run from Australia. Obadiah has a continuing interest in them – as… Continue Reading
Can ‘reformed’ and ‘charismatic’ Christians live together in the same church? A veteran Sydney Anglican minister, Barry Dudding, believes they can and should. This sermon ruffled feathers – but why? Romans 14:1-22 “Diversity in the Church” In our sermon series… Continue Reading
Marty Woods, a leader in Fusion, a Christian youth and Community organisation, has poured 50 years of experience mentoring men into his book “A Willing Spirit.” In this excerpt, he underlines the importance of confession. What do you do in… Continue Reading
A reader posted: The local non Denominational church has stopped taking cash collection and has asked all members to set up a standing order (direct debit) with their bank. I mentioned this to a friend, and he told me his… Continue Reading
Lawyer Peter Cooper gives a reality check. A short primer on the Voice: This is not esoteric or philosophical. It is just the structure of the Voice Amendment, its place in the Constitution, its structural place in the Constitution. *… Continue Reading
After three years and $700,000 of lawyers’ time, a vilification case brought by two drag queens saw a win for Lyle Shelton, a Christian activist and leader of the Family First political party. The Queensland Civil and Administrative Tribunal (QCAT)… Continue Reading
Scam Alert: Obadiah’s minister writes, “There is currently a scam targetting church people. It involves a text message from a trusted church person (such as a minister) asking for a reply text, which then leads to requests for money or… Continue Reading