I am convinced that there are more pieces of rock that originated in Israel outside of its borders than currently exists inside "“ thanks to the millions of tourists it plays host to every year. The crew of The Life of Jesus documentary series are not immune.

Ill admit it "“ when they told us that they had lost eleven of our bags, including most of the camera equipment, I felt a glow of pleasure.

Public schools play a role in building a healthy society by promoting shared values. In contrast some argue the growth in a vast range of religious schools creates insular ghettos. Can Christian teachers do more to model an inclusive curriculum?

At Monday's ministry intensive in St Andrew's Cathedral, Mark Driscoll outlined the 18 points he says are "obstacles to effective evangelism" in the Sydney Diocese.

I had the opportunity to talk to two missionary families ministering (secretly) in Beijing - Brad and Helen, Gavin and Janet - and they spoke of the almost complete shutdown of Christian activity over the Olympic period.

'An expensive exercise in futility says one bishop, while another declares 'the unresolved issues are still dividing us, three others say 'GAFCON is the heir apparent to assume leadership of the Anglican Communion

Your Super Plan can have real impact "“ and not just for you in retirement.

"I dont know what Id do without my carers" is how Patricia, 73, sums up how much she appreciates the care given by ARVs Western Sydney Community Services Team.

Michael Phelps' record-making 8 gold medal haul in the pool. Usain Bolt's blistering two world records in the 100m and 200m. I was there. To see the glory of man.

Read an extract from a talk Mark Driscoll gave in Edinburgh, Scotland in November last year which caused some controversy.

Toongabbie Anglican has just seen their 'Christmas in Winter womens event sell out, with 25 per cent of the tickets going to visitors. Rector of Toongabbie, Raj Gupta says the key to running a successful event which reaches your community is not coming up with the best idea, or even clever marketing, but the process of giving lay people ownership.

In a quantum leap forward compared to what has provided in previous years, every church will receive a unique Community Social Profile with coloured maps, pictures and tables. The profiles show the social make-up of a community, how it is distinctive and how it has changed, in an easy to understand format.

Deborah Lovely is making history as the first female weightlifter to represent Australia at two Olympic Games. But the committed Christian is adamant she is not there "to win medals for myself".

Welcome home to the freezing Sydney weather! It definitely is a stark change from the warm 30 degree days and the balmy nights we experienced in Fiji. But the weather isnt the only thing that has changed since weve been away. Dare I say it, but everyone on the Year 13 Fiji 08 team has changed in one way or another.

Friday began just as many days had begun for our trip in Fiji: many of the guys (including myself) slept in, breakfast just wasnt the same without real milk, 'the Gunn (Pete Gunning) injured himself (ok that wasnt a very common occurrence, but unfortunate nonetheless), and God answered prayer.