Why did Jesus’ mum need to be…
In the second to last sermon in the ‘Vintage Jesus’ series, Pastor Mark Driscoll gives clarification as…
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Back to Church Sunday: Connecting in ‘09
12/05/08 | Stuart P. Robinson
The United Kingdom's Back to Church Sunday program is based on a solid statistical insights into why people lose contact with church. It's positive results suggest it may be a welcome tool in the shed for congregations keen to connect in '09.
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The shortcomings of ‘attractional’ church
28/04/08 | Archie Poulos
There are two basic models to church growth, and they both risk truncating the task God has committed to us and…
There are two basic models to church growth, and they both risk truncating the task God has committed to us and…
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Is your church more Chinese than Christian?
20/04/08 | Andrew Lim
Every church is cultural to some extent. Unwittingly, unknowingly perhaps, all churches run the danger of baptising…
Every church is cultural to some extent. Unwittingly, unknowingly perhaps, all churches run the danger of baptising…
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Life is chaotic; death is orderly
08/04/08 | Al Stewart
Life and growth are chaotic. This is nowhere more true than in church life.
Life and growth are chaotic. This is nowhere more true than in church life.
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Horizon connections
29/03/08 | Jodie McNeill
One of the greatest challenges in youth ministry is making connections - between younger people and older leaders,…
One of the greatest challenges in youth ministry is making connections - between younger people and older leaders,…
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The community hook
09/03/08 | Stuart P. Robinson
Who would have thought that a fishing group could become the key to cracking open the hearts of Aussies hardened…
Who would have thought that a fishing group could become the key to cracking open the hearts of Aussies hardened…
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Being online is not enough
02/03/08 | Bishop Robert Forsyth
God looks upon the heart. Unfortunately we humans are far more shallow. For us, we start with appearances.
God looks upon the heart. Unfortunately we humans are far more shallow. For us, we start with appearances.
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In search of … ear food
24/02/08 | Andrew Lim
We all know we should be reading more Christian books, but often time is either the enemy or the excuse. But what…
We all know we should be reading more Christian books, but often time is either the enemy or the excuse. But what…
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Time and place
17/02/08 | Archie Poulos
Why does walk up evangelism work well in one place and not in another? It all comes down to time and place. There…
Why does walk up evangelism work well in one place and not in another? It all comes down to time and place. There…
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Generating Gen Y recruits
10/02/08 | Jodie McNeill
Generation Y is the so-called ‘options’ generation. They are renowned for their lack of long-term commitment…
Generation Y is the so-called ‘options’ generation. They are renowned for their lack of long-term commitment…
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Out of the ashes - reconciliation and God’s sovereignty
27/01/08 | Stuart P. Robinson
This is a tricky piece for me to write. It concerns my daughter Nicola and the murder of two of her friends. So…
This is a tricky piece for me to write. It concerns my daughter Nicola and the murder of two of her friends. So…
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The significance of corporate prayer
20/01/08 | Mark Dever
Corporate prayer - an powerhouse for spiritual growth or public embarrassment? Mark Dever, the pastor of Capitol…
Corporate prayer - an powerhouse for spiritual growth or public embarrassment? Mark Dever, the pastor of Capitol…
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Quest for the New Pilgrim’s Progress
13/01/08 | Andrew Lim
Many people have wondered if they have a book inside of them somewhere - the question is, is it one of John Bunyan's?…
Many people have wondered if they have a book inside of them somewhere - the question is, is it one of John Bunyan's?…
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Instant renewal
23/12/07 | Stuart P. Robinson
Our Advent program is underway, but an unplanned mega-event has evolved before our very eyes.
Our Advent program is underway, but an unplanned mega-event has evolved before our very eyes.
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My public apology to Westfield
20/12/07 | Al Stewart
This article is a public apology to Westfield Shopping Centres regarding my criticisms of their Christmas celebrations.…
This article is a public apology to Westfield Shopping Centres regarding my criticisms of their Christmas celebrations.…
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Why is there no-one to replace me?
16/12/07 | Archie Poulos
It's not just in politics that generational change is essential. In our churches we must constantly work to raise…
It's not just in politics that generational change is essential. In our churches we must constantly work to raise…
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Ministry minus the megaphone
02/12/07 | Jodie McNeill
It is difficult to argue with C. S. Lewis’ famous sentiment that “pain is God’s megaphone to rouse a deaf…
It is difficult to argue with C. S. Lewis’ famous sentiment that “pain is God’s megaphone to rouse a deaf…
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In search of … elevator speeches
25/11/07 | Andrew Lim
In elevators, at parties, on the sidelines of soccer ovals strangers often ask you what you 'do'. How can you turn…
In elevators, at parties, on the sidelines of soccer ovals strangers often ask you what you 'do'. How can you turn…
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The missionary entrepreneur
18/11/07 | Stuart P. Robinson
Rich Lanham is one of those rare workers who knows how to turn a community need into a doorway for ministry, without…
Rich Lanham is one of those rare workers who knows how to turn a community need into a doorway for ministry, without…
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