I think that second and third-generation Asian Australians are uniquely positioned to serve as future ministers of our churches and leaders of our organisations/institutions. None of these points is particularly new. But I’ve felt them in a fresh way in… Continue Reading
“Worryingly weak” is how the socially liberal Economist magazine describes the medical evidence for teen gender transitions. While America’s medical authorities support the “gender affirming care” system pioneered in the Netherlands, those in Britain, Finland, France, Norway and Sweden have… Continue Reading
A new book, Statements from the Soul, gathers essays that read as cries from the heart from religious leaders who back a positive response to the Uluru Statement from the Heart, including Indigenous Voice in some fo… Notable essays for… Continue Reading
By Your Kingly Power, O Risen Lord A poem and hymn praising the risen Christ by James McAuley By your kingly pow’r, O risen Lord,All that Adam lost is now restored:In your resurrection be adored. Sing the joyful Easter cry,Sound… Continue Reading
Imprisoned spirits: As we remember Jesus’ body in the tomb, let’s pause to think also of sisters and brothers of the persecuted church, some literally imprisoned, others bound by acts of persecution. Morning Star News reported as Easter began that… Continue Reading
An Extract from Peter Jensen’s new book The Life of faith: An introduction to Christian Doctrine. The way of the cross should not have come as a surprise to those conversant with the Old Testament. God had often revealed himself… Continue Reading
The extreme language used by MP Andrew Wilkie in tabling thousands of Hillsong documents in parliament last month has been rejected by a multinational accountancy practice Grant Thornton and a law firm specialising in non-profits, Prolegis. A summary of the… Continue Reading
In the wake of the Australian Christian Lobby appointing Michelle Pearse as their new CEO, dedicated followers of the ACL appear to be split. Some want to trust the board’s judgment and support the new leader. Others remain disappointed over… Continue Reading
Frequent church attendance has fallen to 15 per cent of Australians, according to an Australian Community Survey (ACS), which also shows religious Australians have higher levels of life satisfaction than others. Attending church “frequently,” that once a month or more,… Continue Reading
Propel, a movement of evangelical and charismatic congregations that have decided to stay in the Uniting Church in Australia (UCA), is proliferating. (In UCA-speak, congregation means a local church). “The Propel Network is significantly bigger than the old EL250 network… Continue Reading