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A conversation, not a recitation
- Stephen Liggins •
- 11 March 2016
Stephen Liggins argues for why evangelism is communication, not pure recitation.
How to lead in public prayer
- Deryck Howell •
- 1 September 2004
Planned or spontaneous, eloquent or accessible, helpful or heretical—what goes into preparing and leading God’s people in prayer? Deryck Howell walks us through some of the essential ingredients to leading public prayer.
What heads are supposed to do
- Hannah Ploegstra •
- 4 March 2016
When we talk about headship we tend to fixate on questions like “Who’s in charge around here?” and “How does God want me to lead the ones I’m in charge of?”
Down-under round-up: 2 March 2016
- Sandy Grant •
- 2 March 2016
Sandy Grant's reads of the week include a program to help you share the gospel at work, things that encourages church visitors, the idol of sports for parents, plus a reflection on a proposed anti-bullying program.
Three ways to read a catalogue
- Ian Carmichael •
- 1 March 2016
In the Christian circles I’m part of in Sydney, there’s a term we use when talking about some of the people in our churches: ‘self-starters’.
Technology and convenience… but at what cost?
- Carmelina Read •
- 29 February 2016
Most computers have parental control options that restrict certain websites and who can be contacted, log browser history, allow you to shut down the internet and the computer at set times, plus there are programs like Covenant Eyes that send reports to nominated people about what has been viewed... and yet many parents and educators are unaware of or refuse to use such safeguards or limit internet access to particular educational sites.
How do you tell if someone is growing?
- Richard Sweatman •
- 26 February 2016
Do you ever feel like group attendance each week is an informal opinion poll on your leadership? You know what I mean: “This week 55% of Richard’s group members felt his group was worth attending. This is the third consecutive poll below 75%, and experts are concerned at this worrying trend.”
Down-under round-up: 24 February 2016
- Sandy Grant •
- 24 February 2016
Links to good reads on Christianity and politics, gender issues, Satan's strategies, the qualities of 'sheep', online theological study, good habits for pastors, and 2nd century Christians.
A walk with Moses
- Jean Williams •
- 23 February 2016
It all gets swept away. Or perhaps it’s that we are swept away, like pieces of bark on a river, unable to turn back, pressed against snags and stones. The banks slide by; one glimpse, and the things we pass are gone.
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