How to have a pastoral conversation

  • Richard Sweatman
  • 1 November 2017

At times, group leaders realize they need to speak with a study member about a particular concern or problem. Let’s call this a ‘pastoral conversation’.

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The question of the millennium

  • Stephen Leston
  • 15 June 2015

Matthias Media recently published a book by Steve Morrison called Born This Way, addressing the issue of same-sex attraction by examining both the scientific studies and what God says in the Word. After reading the book, I felt the need to write a short post to encourage others to read it too (no, I wasn’t asked by Matthias to do so!).

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The True and Living God

  • Kim Hawtrey
  • 16 October 2009

In this very readable book, Dr Kim Hawtrey presents a penetrating critique of the bankruptcy of our modern 'idols', and points to the only one who deserves our unswerving devotion: the incomparable Jesus Christ.

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Fearfully and Wonderfully Made

  • Megan Best
  • 31 January 2012

Ethics and the beginnings of human life by Dr Megan Best. "This is now the 'must read' book in the field" - Don Carson

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Is it time to share what I believe?

  • Bob Mendelsohn
  • 11 December 2015

Back in October, Santa themes began to decorate some stores. It’s now hard to miss the rush of the silly season and the requisite purchasing push to remind us to spend so that people can be fulfilled. The madness compounds and money tightens while wallets still splurge. All that to say—capitalism rages.

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What to do for unconverted people in your home group

  • Ian Carmichael
  • 12 March 2018

First, how do we assess whether our group members are converted? And, second, what do we do about it if we’re unsure about someone in our group?

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Under the Sun (Ecclesiastes)

  • Des Smith
  • 7 June 2018

Seven Bible studies from the book of Ecclesiastes.

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The problem with personal Bible reading

  • Kirsten McKinlay
  • 6 November 2017

In this age of authenticity, for something to have meaning, to be helpful in me realizing my humanity, it often needs to be done alone.

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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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Instructional videos from The Charles Simeon Trust

  • Various
  • 17 October 2013

This course is an online training platform singularly focused on the practice of preaching and teaching of God’s Word.

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