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Are you a Gospel worker?
01/12/08 | Jodie McNeill
Mark Driscoll’s ‘Prophet, Priest and King’ allegory has helpfully pushed us to recognise that God has not made a one-size-fits-all role for people passionate about Word ministry in Sydney.
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Plug ‘n Play Evangelism
30/09/05 | Stuart P. Robinson
Having worked across Australia, in a variety of (Anglican) contexts, I have come to the conclusion that an evangelistic resource list - regularly updated…
Having worked across Australia, in a variety of (Anglican) contexts, I have come to the conclusion that an evangelistic resource list - regularly updated…
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Answering the call
16/09/05 | Archie Poulos
Are they joking about reaching our Diocesan Mission goal of 10% of the population in Bible believing churches?
Are they joking about reaching our Diocesan Mission goal of 10% of the population in Bible believing churches?
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This mortal coil
26/08/05 | Stuart P. Robinson
Janet and David came to me with an idea. They'd lost an adult daughter in tragic circumstances. She'd developed an aggressive form of cancer and died in…
Janet and David came to me with an idea. They'd lost an adult daughter in tragic circumstances. She'd developed an aggressive form of cancer and died in…
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End the battle between affinity and parish churches
08/08/05 | Archie Poulos
It’s easy to throw stones at ministries that are different to our own. In Sydney we have our traditional parish churches and newer “affinity” focused…
It’s easy to throw stones at ministries that are different to our own. In Sydney we have our traditional parish churches and newer “affinity” focused…
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Confirmed or conformed?
22/07/05 | Stuart P. Robinson
I've come to believe the adage, "expression deepens impression". Here is a group of men and women, most of whom were unchurched, standing before Bishop…
I've come to believe the adage, "expression deepens impression". Here is a group of men and women, most of whom were unchurched, standing before Bishop…
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Think before you clone
15/07/05 | Archie Poulos
Should we go on endlessly duplicating ministries? Is that an efficient use of resources? How do we work out whether to keep on going and when have we duplicated…
Should we go on endlessly duplicating ministries? Is that an efficient use of resources? How do we work out whether to keep on going and when have we duplicated…
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I Killed A ‘Church’
28/06/05 | Stuart P. Robinson
Picture a scene with me. Over the course of six weeks a total of 40 people, including a number 'off the street', fringe members, and regulars with friends…
Picture a scene with me. Over the course of six weeks a total of 40 people, including a number 'off the street', fringe members, and regulars with friends…
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When failure is succes
10/06/05 | Archie Poulos
Last month I put in a plea that we see church planting as ministry multiplication, and ministry multiplication is something we are all engaged in. This…
Last month I put in a plea that we see church planting as ministry multiplication, and ministry multiplication is something we are all engaged in. This…
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Cradle Rolls
27/05/05 | Stuart P. Robinson
The young clergyman [I can't believe I just wrote that...am I really so aged?] looked puzzled when I asked him if he had an up-to-date 'cradle roll'. I've…
The young clergyman [I can't believe I just wrote that...am I really so aged?] looked puzzled when I asked him if he had an up-to-date 'cradle roll'. I've…
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Climbing Everest while never having abseiled
20/05/05 | Archie Poulos
Two words put together have the effect of either striking terror or creating excitement. They are the words 'church' and 'planting'.
Two words put together have the effect of either striking terror or creating excitement. They are the words 'church' and 'planting'.
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The Street Chaplain
15/04/05 | Stuart P. Robinson
Kurt has a strong sense of 'call'. He's never been to theological college (or wants to) and he does not work on a church ministry team. Kurt is a layman.…
Kurt has a strong sense of 'call'. He's never been to theological college (or wants to) and he does not work on a church ministry team. Kurt is a layman.…
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The Da Vinci Evangelist
15/04/05 | Archie Poulos
Last month I made a plea that we keep our eyes open for gospel opportunities. This month I want to give an example of the opportunity The Da Vinci Code…
Last month I made a plea that we keep our eyes open for gospel opportunities. This month I want to give an example of the opportunity The Da Vinci Code…
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Mission Possible - Ministry the Melbourne way
06/04/05 | Stuart P. Robinson
In 2005 Stuart Robinson will uncover new ideas for outreach. This month we head south to Victoria and investigate St Jude’s, Carlton – a church ministering…
In 2005 Stuart Robinson will uncover new ideas for outreach. This month we head south to Victoria and investigate St Jude’s, Carlton – a church ministering…
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To call or not to call?
22/03/05 | Stuart P. Robinson
The place of 'altar calls' has exercised my mind in recent weeks. Shall I play it safe and 'work the cards', or should I step out and ask them to step…
The place of 'altar calls' has exercised my mind in recent weeks. Shall I play it safe and 'work the cards', or should I step out and ask them to step…
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Christians need to be snoops!
17/03/05 | Archie Poulos
Christians need to be snoops! Not busy bodies, but always watching what is going on around us.
Christians need to be snoops! Not busy bodies, but always watching what is going on around us.
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Why Enzo and Ralph don’t go to church
23/02/05 | Stuart P. Robinson
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The Mission - should you choose to accept it…
04/02/05 | Archie Poulos
The church will never be able to reach the Diocesan Mission goal! I say this not because I don’t believe in the power of God as He works through His…
The church will never be able to reach the Diocesan Mission goal! I say this not because I don’t believe in the power of God as He works through His…
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It’s the little things…
28/01/05 | Stuart P. Robinson
Had a coffee with Al this week. He was wearing an F.B.I. sports shirt. A real one. Al has worked in intelligence and policing for many years and has moved…
Had a coffee with Al this week. He was wearing an F.B.I. sports shirt. A real one. Al has worked in intelligence and policing for many years and has moved…
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Christmas lights up our darkness
There are some people who carry cheerfulness and hope with them wherever they go. They light up a room by entering it; they create confidence by their sheer presence. Sometimes, when things appear at their most grim, the appearance of such a person can turn everything around.
Archbishop Peter Jensen | Full article »
Archbishop Peter Jensen | Full article »
Are you a Gospel worker?
Mark Driscoll’s ‘Prophet, Priest and King’ allegory has helpfully pushed us to recognise that God has not made a one-size-fits-all role for people passionate about Word ministry in Sydney.
Jodie McNeill | Full article »
Jodie McNeill | Full article »
A digital solution to a physical problem
Mark Driscoll is using the Internet to attack a problem that the Internet is responsible for seriously aggravating - pornography. He has begun by making his new book on the subject as free online as the x-rated material at the centre of the problem.
Andrew Lim | Full article »
Andrew Lim | Full article »
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