How to measure ‘fruit’ in your ministry
- Hannah Ploegstra •
- 14 September 2015
In a previous post, I proposed regarding the analogy of the vine (John 15) that we sometimes mistake our leaves for fruit, thinking that if we’re “getting involved” in ministry, we’re producing fruit. But ministry activities are just leaves—an essential part of the health of our ‘branch’, but not what makes God’s mouth water. Leaves aren’t yummy to him; fruit is.
Christmas Card G (pack of 10, ideal for children)
- 21 November 2013
Children's card. Front: "Happy Christmas" Inside bottom panel: "Because of his love for us, God sent his Son Jesus into the world." Back panel: Find out the whole story here: www.twowaystolive.com/whowillbeking Pack of 10 cards with envelopes.
Feeding forward
- Paul Sheely •
- 5 December 2013
Imagine that you have been asked to preach a Bible talk at church. It's a welcome invitation because preaching is something that you enjoy and would like to grow in. You are looking to be equipped and trained. So what happens next? Most commonly, having accepted the challenge you’re
Challenges to anticipate in one-to-one Bible reading
- Timothy Raymond •
- 11 November 2013
While apparently my Aussie brethren have been proficient in one-to-one Bible reading (121BR) for decades, many of us Yankees are still discovering it. Though I grew up in a conservative, Bible-believing church and even attended Bible College, I had never seen or experienced or even heard of 121BR until after
Sometimes work is just hard!
- Mike Leite •
- 28 January 2016
Currently the Christian blogosphere is abounding in pieces about Christians and their secular work. The majority of these articles are written in order to help the Christian think deliberately about their day-to-day work and how it fits within God’s plan for their lives. While these pieces can be helpful (and others theologically questionable!), it seems to me the majority of them are overly positive about work.
The lordship of Christ in the political arena
- Peter Baker •
- 30 June 2016
In preparation for the coming Australian federal election, Peter Baker offers ten theological principles to guide us as we take to the polls.
It's not too late...
- Cathy Young •
- 9 December 2016
... to put The Curious Sign into the hands of not-yet Christians.
Down-under round-up: 22 April 2015
- Sandy Grant •
- 22 April 2015
Issue of the week Once again, the depravity of Islamic State was on view. I was very moved by this response from the Anglican Bishop for Ethiopia, Dr Grant Le Marquand, regarding the 28 Ethiopian Christians murdered in Libya by IS: Personal details about the men who have died may
Biblical recruitment: Cross-shaped servants
- Peter Tong •
- 13 July 2015
If the human-centered approach to serving in church doesn’t happen to be the one you want to foster, then perhaps you could try these tips for encouraging a cross-shaped mindset for ministry.
Questions and Answers: a Christian Perspective (Audio CD)
- Kel Richards •
- 16 October 2009
An interview style recording by Kel Richards, covering some of the basic questions non-Christians ask. Issues such as "Why do people suffer?" and "What about evolution?" are specifically addressed. Length: approx. 18 minutes. Audio format CD (not available in MP3 format).
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