Will Graham is on a mission – the same mission as his grandfather Billy, of proclaiming the Gospel. And like Billy he’s beena visitor preacher to downunder but out of the headlines in smaller towns. But this year he’s heading… Continue Reading
It is likely that NSW Central Coast pastor Andrew Heard’s new book Growth and Change will be on many evangelical ministers reading list for 2024. But it’s a book with a real challenge – calling ministers to be prepared to… Continue Reading
Fewer newcomers in church – meaning people who have not been in church before or not for five years – makes predicting a decline church attendance a virtual certainty. Taking the Sydney Anglican diocese (region) as a case study, a… Continue Reading
Christian Author Jennie Allen has posted reports of hundreds of students getting baptised at Florida State University. “They confessed their sin,” she posted on Instagram. “They came forward in droves tonight to trust Jesus.“We baptized hundreds in a fountain usually… Continue Reading
Charles Brammall on comfortable words – and uncomfortable ones too “Piety” is how we talk about and express our relationship with God, and what people hear. What it seems like to them. I think it’s crucial to avoid making others… Continue Reading
Charles Brammall on how to be a real help. There are many things we can do to help evangelism in the background. The possibilities are endless, but a few ideas: There’s a couple at our church who clean the toilets,… Continue Reading
Book Excerpt: Tony Payne’s The Christian Gospel is a book to give away to someone who wants (or needs) a short explanation of what following Jesus is all about and why anyone would do it. This except comes as Tony… Continue Reading
Charles Brammall reveals his tried and tested habits. Ask non-Christian friends (or even acquaintances) if they’d like to read a chapter of the Bible with you over a drink and a snack. Suggest some venues (including your place), but let… Continue Reading
The churches of Maryborough (Queensland version) proclaim, “We are one church.” https://fb.watch/oJoZ4J4EGP/ It is really well done and worth a watch. ### Psalms: Sometimes the headline says it all: the Australian headlined a magazine piece, “Psalms capture humanity – in… Continue Reading
There can be too much of a good thing in Christian ministry. This was one intriguing response to The Other Cheek’s report of staff loss at City to City and staff concern about leadership and culture leading to a re-organisation.… Continue Reading