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
Choosing helpful Christmas traditions
- Mike Allen •
- 28 November 2018
I think we need to acknowledge that some Christmas traditions are just genuinely unhelpful. But what about less overt customs?
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.
One Life: what's it all about?
- 26 June 2012
This jargon-free introduction to Christianity explores who Jesus is, why he came, and what it means to follow him.
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.
The Road Once Travelled: Fresh thoughts on Catholicism (ebook: .epub or Kindle .mobi files)
- Mark Gilbert •
- 24 May 2011
The Road Once Travelled is a beautifully presented, full-colour evangelistic booklet for giving to Roman Catholic friends, colleagues and family.
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