Richard Sweatman ponders the perfect number for the spiritual growth of growth groups.
I don’t get the privilege of preaching very often, so when I do it tends to be memorable—probably not for the congregation, but definitely for me. Earlier this year I was preaching on Habakkuk 3, and in my introduction I shared a personal experience of having my world shaken 24 years ago by something unexpected and distressing.
The Australian government has recently announced that we will receive at least 12,000 Syrian refugees into our community. With countries across the world receiving more and more refugees, I want the church body to be prepared and ready to love and care for those who will soon be joining us.
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!).
10 tracks, classic hymns with original new music.
What should we do to be better listeners of the preached word of God and to be spiritually nourished despite being online?
How would you assess the maturity of your church? If you were designing a maturity survey for your members, what questions would you ask?
This fabulously illustrated retelling of the Christmas story is a book that both adults and children will love. (Published by our friends at the Good Book Company.)
All over the world this week, Christian leaders, pastors and teachers are asking themselves the same question: “What am I going to say at the Christmas service?” From archbishops to Sunday school teachers, as the days of December pass, the tone of the question moves from one of quiet contemplation to mild and then possibly utter panic.
Essays interacting with John Dickson's "Hearing Her Voice". Ebook file download. Release date: 5 May 2014.