From Adrian Blenkinsop In a world where the Christian faith is less of a serious option for our young people, wouldn’t it be good to know what helps young people to move ahead on strong, resilient faith journeys? And what… Continue Reading
By Ben White I’m not sure how many know that Alice Cooper is a born-again Christian. He has been volunteering at the soup kitchen and homeless shelters for several years now. [The Other Cheek tracked down the original caption for… Continue Reading
The Lutheran Church of Australia New Zealand General Synod (church parliament) has voted to allow women to be ordained as pastors. Technically, they have removed one clause from the church’s “Theses of Agreement” that prohibited women’s ordination. “In effect, this… Continue Reading
Matthew Peterson via religion Unplugged After decades of lifting others out of devastating circumstances, these good Samaritans have found themselves in a crisis of their own. Samaritan’s Purse, a Christian relief organization, is no stranger to reducing tremendous suffering and… Continue Reading
Bishop Michael Stead explained to David Marr in an ABC Late Night Live interview that Sydney Diocese does not want the laws that allow schools to expel LGBTQIA kids or only hire Christian teachers. The interview aired on October 1… Continue Reading
Many Christians are missing the opportunity to visit the Holy Land, which is enveloped in the threat of war. But photographer Ken Duncan, known for his panoramic shots of natural beauty, is launching an enlarged version of his classic book… Continue Reading
Lori Amber Roessner, University of Tennessee via The Conversation “I am a farmer, an engineer, a businessman, a planner, a scientist, a governor, and a Christian,” Jimmy Carter said while introducing himself to national political reporters when he announced his… Continue Reading
Photographer/ Reporter Ramon Williams sent the Australasian Religious Press Association (ARPA) greetings on their 50th Jubilee and revealed just how he got into Darwin. Williams has lived a lifetime of reporting and photographing news events, mostly for religious media, while… Continue Reading
The Brisbane Showgrounds, home of the annual Ekka (Brisbane-dese for show), was flooded by local Christians for an evangelistic rally last weekend. At the end of the two-day rally, an announcement from the stage said that 1,000 people had been… Continue Reading
Peter Bentley writes on remembering UCA minister Robert Iles Many South Australian readers will be familiar with Rev. Dr Robert Iles and his teaching and pastoral ministry, particularly within the Uniting Church. This year, a fitting tribute to Robert has… Continue Reading