Raising ministry support: My experience

  • Bec Young
  • 18 September 2017

Last year, as I contemplated resigning from my job and commencing a ministry traineeship, few ideas filled me with more dread and uncertainty than the idea of raising financial support.

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Up from the grave he arose

  • Sandy Grant
  • 1 April 2018

Can you imagine what it might have been like to see Jesus emerge from the tomb? As a matter of fact, the Gospel writers do not record that moment.

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I don’t have the right to watch Formula 1

  • Mark Delbridge
  • 13 February 2017

For Christians, the Scriptures urge us to see that we are no longer bound to be worshippers of temporary, fleshly things. We are free! But oddly, we find ourselves caught wandering towards that all-too-familiar call of our old master.

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Three important differences between flattery and encouragement

  • Hannah Ploegstra
  • 12 February 2018

“You are so beautiful” could qualify as rank fawning; it could also, given the right circumstances, tone of voice, and context of relationship, serve as a genuine statement of appreciation, gently spurring a weary or discouraged person back into the game.

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The Model Church (1–2 Thessalonians)

  • Geoff Robson

Through prayer and eyes fixed on Jesus and his promises, we can stand firm and flourish in our faith (9 studies).

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Friendship without burnout: Three foundations for true Christian fellowship

  • Ruth Baker
  • 19 June 2017

Our society tends to act as if there are only two types of friendships, besties and Facebook acquaintances. There is nothing in between. You can’t be besties with all your acquaintances, so you deliberately keep them in the shallow end of the friend pool.

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Tips for Christmas service leaders

  • Sandy Grant
  • 20 December 2016

Are you leading a service this Christmas, or know someone who is? These eight tips will help you do a great job.

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The four most influential theological books I’ve read

  • Timothy Raymond
  • 9 October 2017

Why not consider reading them?

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"Pastor, are you okay?"

  • Peter Ko
  • 29 November 2017

Some suggestions for how you can help your pastors when they’re not doing so well.

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The power of a dependent father

  • Phillip Jensen
  • 24 August 2017

Prayerful dependence on the Almighty Father is not only expressing our child-like faith but also expressing our confidence that our Father is the most powerful being in all the world.

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