Disciple-making ministry tip: Prayer dice
- Peter Chubb •
- 28 July 2015
When learning to pray, children (and adults!) often fall into a rut. They use the same words and pray the same things every time. I came up with an idea to help, to make praying fun, and to prompt the people praying to consider more things to pray about.
How are institutional responses to child abuse affecting your faith?
- Mark Gilbert •
- 27 July 2015
The Royal Commission will certainly challenge people’s trust in the institution of the Church, whether that be Catholic, Anglican or otherwise. And that is not a bad thing, if, instead of to the Church, we are able to point people’s trust toward the promises of Jesus and him alone.
The art of biblical interpretation: Inspiration and unity
- John McClean •
- 24 July 2015
We’ve looked at the implications of the doctrine of inspiration for reading the Bible. Since the Bible is God’s word, we don’t read it ‘just like any other book’. We reverence it as we revere God. We can’t understand the Bible without knowing the Author. We receive every part of the Bible as God’s word, no picking and choosing. This final discussion of inspiration focuses on the unity of the Bible.
Down-under round-up: 22 July 2015
- Sandy Grant •
- 22 July 2015
Catch up on the Christian news and thought of the week. This week: the revelation of the sale of body parts from aborted infants; church planting that distracts from evangelism; prayers for the tempted and wayward; points for protecting a marriage.
Why I've stuck around for over 30 years
- Ian Carmichael •
- 5 June 2019
Video: Ian Carmichael, Matthias Media's CEO, explains why he's still at Matthias Media and encourages us all to join him in supporting its ministry in three practical ways.
The Christian passport
- Phillip Jensen •
- 14 July 2015
Passports are really important. You can’t enter the kingdom of heaven with the wrong one. You can’t use anybody else’s passport. You have to have your own. It must be current. It must not be a fake or forgery. It must be recognised by the government. Without the right passport there is no entry into God’s kingdom.
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.
John Rinehart interviewed by Tony Payne
- Tony Payne •
- 21 July 2015
Listen to John Rinehart, author of Gospel Patrons, explain the untold stories of godly men and women who were the behind-the-scenes but essential backers of fruitful ministries. Interview by Tony Payne.
When sacrifice isn't really sacrifice
- Ian Carmichael •
- 20 July 2015
Romans 12:1 is often used as the go-to verse to back-up the challenge to be fully committed as a Christian. To give up my ambitions, and really make sacrifices for the sake of God. But as I was reading Romans 6 it struck me that reading 12:1 this way is probably misreading it and unhelpful.
Biblical recruitment: Human-shaped service
- Peter Tong •
- 10 July 2015
Most pastors at one time or another have had a conversation with someone engaged in ministry, when they tell us things aren’t going so well. It can be hard to diagnose the problem in the moment. Maybe the person is over it or burnt out, too busy elsewhere, or wanting to try something new.
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