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The power of ordinary Christian talk

Posted on 30/09/2026 by John Sandeman
Let the word dwell richly detail

There’s a great anecdote in the introduction to Moore College’s Tony Payne’s new book, Let the Word Dwell Richly: The vital power of the one-another word, that explains the reason for the book. “I recently heard two separate comments that support this diagnosis. First, ‘at the yacht… Continue Reading →

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We need 6,800 leaders: From Melbourne a challenge to grow the Church.

Posted on 25/06/2026 by John Sandeman
Ric Thorpe at Ridley

Melbourne’s Anglican Archbishop Ric Thorpe challenged his flock to grow thousands of leaders to grow the church in an address at Ridley College this month. The Archbishop’s 2026 Anglican Institute Lecture on Discernment and Partnerships: Renewal for the Diocese of Melbourne highlighted… Continue Reading →

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A plea from an overworked church volunteer

Posted on 16/05/2026 by John Sandeman
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No names, no pack drill: here is a genuine post from an evangelical church in a large, well-known suburb, which likely contains Christians who could help. The Other Cheek is posting this as an example of a plea which could… Continue Reading →

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The drought that became a gospel flood

Posted on 18/09/2025 by John Sandeman

As Covid swept the world, the poorest people in the world living on the East and South of Madagascar were hit with severe drought. Anglican Aid mounted a food support project that had a surprising result. The Anglican Diocese of… Continue Reading →

Latest, News Africa, Anglicans, Christian Mission, Christian news, evangelism

The story of Enter, a niche ministry for entertainers

Posted on 02/11/2024 by John Sandeman
Enter logo

Charles Brammall tells the story of a niche ministry – ENTER, the Entertainment Bible Ministry – Reaching Sydney’s Entertainment Industry for Jesus Entertainment people can be prone to emotional fragility, and struggle with Mental Health issues. In my time with… Continue Reading →

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Uphold, a group supporting mistreated gospel workers, welcomes NDA changes

Posted on 23/10/2024 by John Sandeman

A statement from Uphold, a non-profit, says it is “providing support for Gospel Workers who have been mistreated, abused or unfairly dismissed.”  Sydney Anglican Synod passes groundbreaking motion into NDAs With over 600 parishes, organisations and schools under the umbrella… Continue Reading →

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A cloud of Aussie witnesses who served in East Africa

Posted on 16/10/2024 by John Sandeman

Sometimes, the Bible term “A Cloud of Witnesses” springs to life – especially when the deeds of those who have truly put their lives on the line for their faith are discussed. This was certainly the case for a talk… Continue Reading →

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Tracking where missionaries go and where they come from

Posted on 23/09/2024 by John Sandeman
State of the Great commission report pages

Radical shifts in the sending and receiving of Christian missionaries across the world are detailed in The Lausanne Movement’s State of the Great Commission report. The Lausanne Conference is gathering evangelicals across the world this week in Seoul, South Korea.… Continue Reading →

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The Search for P2-MFC: A tale of missionary sacrifice

Posted on 19/07/2024 by John Sandeman
Dean Johnston story

Missionary Aviation Fellowship (MAF) pilot Dean Johnson tells the story of his search for the crash site, where his father, Jim Johnson – also a MAF pilot –died when Dean was a baby. On this day, 45 years ago, my… Continue Reading →

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Muslims turn to Christ through diaspora and digital ministry

Posted on 14/07/2024 by John Sandeman
OM logo

Nostos is an ancient Greek word that expresses welcome of somebody home after a long time away. It is also the name of a mission part of Operation Mobilisation (OM) that seeks to welcome Muslims into a home within Christianity. Nostos… Continue Reading →

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