southern cross :: february 2007

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Fred goes green for NSW’s future

Fred Nile says The Greens party could seize the balance of power and threaten the freedom of Christians in NSW.

Shire Christians help Tanzania

A joint venture between Anglicans in Sydney and Tanzania will bring long-term relief and help reform the African nation’s education system.

Tech breaks new ground

A new Australian Technical College run by the Sydney Anglican Schools Corporation is set to change the widespread perception that Anglicans are ‘middle class’.

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In brief: big decisions

Each month Southern Cross reports on the major decisions of the diocesan Standing Committee.

Breaking Sydney News

Breaking news from around the Diocese.

Evangelicals play ball in Adelaide

The new Archbishop of Adelaide is looking for more evangelicals who can grow churches, but can’t find them.

Latinos to drive future church

Rapid church growth makes Latin America a strategic mission partner.

National wrap

Breaking news from around the country.

World news

Latest Christian news from around the world

Obituary: Bishop Brian King

I first met Brian in 1957, almost 50 years ago, and we have been friends ever since.

The big change: Future hope for the elect

John Ryan is an outspoken evangelical Christian, but raised the ire of other Christian politicians for supporting ‘safe injecting rooms’. Here he tells how he came to know Jesus, and what it means to be a Christian politician.

Clergy changes

Clergy changes for February 2007.

Crunch time for the English

With ministry being white-anted by liberal bishops, conservative evangelicals have drawn a line in the sand.

Letters to the editor

February 2007 letters to the editor.

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Which Lambeth?

The year 2007 is likely to be the make or break for the Anglican Communion. We may know more of this after the Primates’ Meeting is held in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania later this month.

The container of grace

It arrived in our churchyard, unannounced early one morning. A pale green shipping container, far from new but in pretty good shape.

Five reasons men hate church

After our experts rated the five top reasons men hate church, we found front-line ministries that have found a solution.

mission thinking »

The Danger Zone: I’m no martyr

In part two of this two-part feature we speak to lay pastor Allan Starr who offered help to a stranger in need. Yet this act of grace led to him being assaulted, tied up, and threatened with death.

The Danger Zone: Three ministers talk

In part one of this two-part feature, three ministers reflect on the violence they have experienced and how it has changed their views on ministry.

Relaxed and comfortable? There will be a cost

There are signs today in Australia that it is going to become more comfortable to admit you are a Christian in the near future.

watching »

The Good Shepherd

In The Good Shepherd directed by Hollywood legend Robert De Niro, the birth of the CIA is told through the story of a ‘good shepherd’ who lays down his life for his country.

Some high hopes for 2007

Television is the small window in every lounge-room that looks out on the world. In 2007 the networks promise views of some inspiring heights but are just as sure to deliver some equally depressing lows.

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Faith & Duty: The John Anderson Story

I was introduced to John Anderson in 1991 by a Christian member of the Coalition outside Aussie’s Café in Parliament House, Australia’s ultimate power networking venue.