Tony Payne

Tony started Matthias Media back in 1988. He has raised a family of five (with his wife Alison), completed a theology degree at Moore Theological College, and written or co-written numerous books and ministry resources—including The Trellis and the Vine, Fatherhood, Guidance and the Voice of God, The Tony Payne Collection, and The Course of Your Life. He is also the Director of the Centre for Christian Living at Moore College, and is close to completing his PhD.

How does Reformation theology challenge our ministry practice?

  • Tony Payne
  • 14 March 2017

We tend to think of the Reformation as a revolution in doctrine. And so it was. But the Reformation was also a ministry revolution.

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News from the Matthias Media team

  • Tony Payne
  • 16 December 2016

Tony Payne will take two years of study leave from Matthias Media.

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Failing fast

  • Tony Payne
  • 1 February 2017

Editorial from Vine Journal 5.

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Which comes first?

  • Tony Payne
  • 15 August 2016

Apologetics and evangelism: which should come first? For that matter, why is the order even important? Tony Payne says it's all to do with the nature of the gospel.

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Generating growth in state schools ministry

  • Tony Payne
  • 24 June 2016

An invitation to an informative breakfast about ministry in New South Wales state schools.

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Book extract: Rash words

  • Tony Payne
  • 2 February 2016

Never has the wisdom of this proverb been more urgently needed than in our society’s current conversation about Islam. Tensions are running high. The threat of Islamic terrorism is now a real and daily reality in the West.

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We need a new finance & operations manager—is it you?

  • Tony Payne
  • 16 December 2015

We’re looking for a key person to join our Sydney-based management team.

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Welcome to Vine Journal

  • Tony Payne
  • 5 October 2015

Tony Payne's introduction to what the Vine Journal is all about.

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What’s in the bad bracket?

  • Tony Payne
  • 31 July 2015

English evangelical vicar Melvin Tinker recently found himself the subject of a media storm for daring to say that homosexual sex was morally wrong. This was in response to the decision by his local Canon to support and bless a gay pride rally, including draping a rainbow flag on the steps of York Minster.

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John Rinehart interviewed by Tony Payne

  • Tony Payne
  • 21 July 2015

Listen to John Rinehart, author of Gospel Patrons, explain the untold stories of godly men and women who were the behind-the-scenes but essential backers of fruitful ministries. Interview by Tony Payne.

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