By: Amy Isham
To non-religious people, secularism represents the freedom to live in a way that suits them, and majority religions don’t get to tell them what’s right or wrong.
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Who Should Pay for Church Morning Tea?
By: Ben McEachen
One of the best bits about gathering at church to glorify God together is morning tea.
Effort, Excellence, and Exclusion: Three Challenging “E” Words
By: Brian Harris
I’ve been fortunate enough to have pastored churches which grew, and I loved the challenge each brought: adding new buildings, enlarging the staff, seeing people grow in their love for Jesus and each other.
Stop the Violence: A Church’s Bold Move to Stamp Out Abuse
By: Michael Crooks
It’s an alarming stat that shocked Australians: 55 women died at the hands of their intimate partner last year. It means that on average, at least one woman dies each week as the result of domestic violence.
The City and The City: Living In Formational And Worshiping Distance
By: Stephen McAlpine
In his novel The City and The City, English author China Mieville sets a murder mystery in two cities, Beszel and Ul Quoma. Bezsel is run down and grimy (think Eastern bloc 1970s), while Ul Quoma is all Singapore glitz and glam.
The Future of Worship: How COVID Changed the Way We Church
By: Michael Crooks
The pandemic altered the way many people come together to worship, but according to some church leaders, that change is here to stay.
The Right Coloured Ashtrays for Church
By: Stephen McAlpine
You know God’s doing something special when you’re choosing the colour of the ashtrays for the church not the colour of the carpet.
Red Rope Christianity
By: Stephen McAlpine
Flying. Remember that? I flew a lot in 2019 for my job, mostly interstate within Australia (which admittedly is a big place), but also some international flights.