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Sydney Anglicans have been sending missionaries to developing nations for over 100 years. But are we spending our resources wisely? Do our giving and sending strategies reflect the needs of developing countries? Stuart Brooking and John Thew will be online this week to respond to your questions and comments. Have your say here.
Amazing Grace, the next big 'Christian' flick to hit Sydney's movie screens, will be released on 26 July. How much potential does this film have for Sydney Anglicans as an outreach/evangelism tool? What value does film as a whole have to our ministry and outreach? Make your comments here.
Australian women are some of the biggest consumers of Hollywood gossip in the world. Our latest research reveals a third of Sydney Anglicans regularly read women’s magazines. Is all that Tinseltown talk warping our minds? A panel of four women experts gave their advice. Speak with experts Ainsley Poulos and Dr Amelia Haines in our forums.
Regardless of the rights or wrongs of going to war, how do Christians witness to those at war? Former and current defence force chaplains share experiences of ministry in extreme environments. Speak with former army chaplain Tim Booker about Christians and war in our forums.
Two weeks ago, Sydney parishes and schools welcomed 16 Moore College student teams for a week of outreach in their local communities. Are these weeks the best outreach strategy for churches? How do churches keep mission on the boil when student teams have gone home? Should Sydney churches be thinking more creatively about how they use these missions?
The care of others is the duty of any pastor. But pastors can soon be overwhelmed by the emotional demands imposed by others. Once burnout sets in, pastors can’t give of themselves to others. The gas is gone. This week we speak to a minister and a bishop who share their own experiences of burnout. Readers can also download our Burnout Checklist and assess themselves for signs of burnout.
Sydney’s top evangelical Bible teachers are reaching new audiences around the world thanks to the latest online technology: vodcasting. One in 10 Sydney Anglicans already use podcasting services. How will this change the face of church in future? Discuss this with E-vangelist David Horne this week on our forum.
Most Sydney Anglicans probably know a teenager who is wondering what to do with their lives. In the past, teenagers went straight from school to a trade or a degree. Today, Christian teenagers have the option of trying something new, seeing another part of the world and building up their Christian faith. Chat online with Jodie McNeill about opportunities for school-leavers on our forum this week.
Statistics show that 42 per cent of marriages Australia-wide will end in divorce, with marriages lasting approximately 12 years. In 2005 over 15,100 divorces were granted in NSW alone. Given this societal trend, how can churches best deal with this reality?
As Richard Dawkins’ The God Delusion tops sales lists worldwide, and questions about the existence of God and the relevance of Christianity re-emerge on society’s agenda, Sydney Anglicans are boldly responding to criticisms of the truth of the gospel. But are staged debates the best way to convince non-believers of Christian truths? Are non-believers actually listening to the Christian response? Are Christians answering the right questions?
As Sydney churches prepare for their Easter services, could they be in danger of watering down the unpopular message of the cross? What should congregations be hearing over the Easter weekend? Discuss this issue with the Rev Sandy Grant on our forum this week.
Churches run in partnership with Anglican school plants are growing fast by exclusively drawing on an unchurched population. Can a parish plant a school-based church without at least an equal partnership with the host school? An experimental church run by Springwood-Winmalee Anglican Church is testing the boundaries of the existing strategy. The planter of this church - Craig Schafer - is the special guest on our forums this week. You can ask him about the strengths and weaknesses of this model here
As climate change becomes more of a social concern, are Christians who don’t act to reverse climate change trends neglecting God’s creation? What can your church do to help the cause? Join in an online discussion about climate change and what you can do to help. Andrew Cameron will be online this Thursday from 11am to 12:30pm to answer your questions. You can discuss this issue in our forums now
As Morris Iemma and Peter Debnam go head-to-head at the state election on March 24, what role should our churches play in the way Sydney Anglicans cast their votes? What should we be thinking when we put our ballot sheets in the box?
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