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Same tracks, new destination
17/11/08 | Stuart P. Robinson
Farewell to Sydney and ministry in the diocese. Au revoir to St. Paul's Chatswood. Hello Canberra and Goulburn...
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In search of … ear food
25/02/08 | 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
18/02/08 | 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
11/02/08 | 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
28/01/08 | 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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Quest for the New Pilgrim’s Progress
14/01/08 | 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
24/12/07 | 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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Why is there no-one to replace me?
17/12/07 | 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
03/12/07 | 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
26/11/07 | 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
19/11/07 | 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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Porn: breaking the stranglehold
12/11/07 | Archie Poulos
Since prevention is better than cure, I have been thinking about how we prevent the issue of sexual misconduct…
Since prevention is better than cure, I have been thinking about how we prevent the issue of sexual misconduct…
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The problem of evangel immunisation
22/10/07 | Jodie McNeill
Last month I was exposed to a number of life-threatening diseases. My body came into direct contact with Typhoid,…
Last month I was exposed to a number of life-threatening diseases. My body came into direct contact with Typhoid,…
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In search of … speed
15/10/07 | Andrew Lim
Not the drug. Not the latest Impreza WRX. Just pure unadulterated speed in getting things done.
Not the drug. Not the latest Impreza WRX. Just pure unadulterated speed in getting things done.
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Evangelism - the 50 year marathon.
08/10/07 | Stuart P. Robinson
It is right that we speak about evangelism and outreach, and we are often blessed with new courses and programs…
It is right that we speak about evangelism and outreach, and we are often blessed with new courses and programs…
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Rethinking HUP thinking
01/10/07 | Archie Poulos
The Homogenous Unit Principle - identifying discrete people groups to target evangelism - may be too naive a way…
The Homogenous Unit Principle - identifying discrete people groups to target evangelism - may be too naive a way…
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Welcome is how you want them to feel
24/09/07 | Jim Ramsay
How many newcomers or visitors come to your church in a given year? If you have any above zero then what I am about…
How many newcomers or visitors come to your church in a given year? If you have any above zero then what I am about…
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Should you do an autocue?
10/09/07 | Jodie McNeill
Ever wanted to have that seamless, face-to-face delivery for your next Christian event that only a professional…
Ever wanted to have that seamless, face-to-face delivery for your next Christian event that only a professional…
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In search of … another friend
03/09/07 | Andrew Lim
Since my last article on Facebook, there’s been psycho cyber-stalkers, privacy issues, identity fraud. But the…
Since my last article on Facebook, there’s been psycho cyber-stalkers, privacy issues, identity fraud. But the…
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