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Down-under round-up: 21 October 2015
- Sandy Grant •
- 21 October 2015
Problem gambling, signs your pastor is losing their leadership edge, improving your disciple-making team, the characteristics of radicalized Christians, and refuting false theories about Jesus.
In defence of being busy
- Hannah Ploegstra •
- 20 October 2015
If I hear one more person—or myself—groan “I’m soooo busy”, I think I might explode. Or wilt. That gripe is getting really boring. Worse, I fear we are groaning about something that’s good.
Putting the mini in ministry
- Laura Blyth •
- 19 October 2015
What are the small things we can all do that make a big difference in our churches?
Cornelius: A great guy, but…
- Peter Sholl •
- 16 October 2015
I’ve always loved Acts 10, the story of the divinely ordained meeting between Peter and Cornelius that unlocks the door for the gospel to go to the Gentiles. For a few years it has been one of my ‘go to’ passages when I am asked to speak on the topic of mission.
The main thing is that God will have his king
- Ian Carmichael •
- 15 October 2015
You’ve probably heard the old saying “the main thing is to keep the main thing the main thing”. When it comes to ministry, it’s a useful adage that helps us review and stay on track with what we are doing.
The challenges ahead
- Sandy Grant •
- 14 October 2015
The Archbishop of Sydney, Dr Glenn Davies, on Christian mission, persecution and perseverance.
Taking the gospel to all nations in 2050
- Russell Smidt •
- 13 October 2015
The immediate implication of Jesus’ commission in Matthew 28:16-20 is unavoidable and timeless for his disciples. Until Jesus returns, we are all on mission all the time. We are committed to lifelong disciple-making of people from all nations.
Life in God’s waiting room
- Jean Williams •
- 12 October 2015
I've been thinking about waiting. The waiting you do when your hopes and dreams have been deferred—again. The waiting you do when you're offered the opportunity you longed for but have to turn it down—again. The waiting you do when the future is uncertain and your plans can only be tentative and provisional—again.
Assessing maturity
- Colin Marshall •
- 9 October 2015
How would you assess the maturity of your church? If you were designing a maturity survey for your members, what questions would you ask?
Is it time to leave your church?
- Ian Carmichael •
- 8 October 2015
It’s a word that drives just about any pastor to despair (although not necessarily because he sees it in his own heart and life). The word? Consumerism.
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