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
Charles Brammall column on the power of chat All encounters with people are “grist for the mill” for future conversations about Jesus, so treat all people with love. Open the door for them – women, men and children – say… Continue Reading
Charles Brammall writes about how his beagle makes him an evangelist. I’ll cut to the chase – get a dog! Every afternoon for the last 20 months I’ve taken our Beagle puppy George Washington to the local dog park. I… Continue Reading
Charles Brammall’s column What I Learned by Making Every Mistake in the Book as A Christian D.L. Moody was a 19th-century American evangelist and publisher who was connected with the Keswick Convention in the Lake District of England (a relative of… Continue Reading
Charles Brammall’s column What I Learned by Making Every Mistake in the Book as A Christian When I was being trained in ministry, I visited a lovely elderly chap who I will call Gwynn, a retired British Army colonel. His home… Continue Reading