There is a word for the philosophy that Philip Pullman is pushing in the second installment of the His Dark Materials series, and its not a pretty one"¦

Sydney Anglicans are getting younger, with more young people being integrated into church life.

Chris Entwistle has landed in the middle of Nairobi, a city of contrasts, and is fast discovering as much about himself as he is about the capital of Kenya.

Top Telstra executive Dr Phil Burgess told Anglicares annual fundraising lunch on Friday that compassion was not just about giving money.

The issue of ministry marriage break-ups is a vexed one. Many clergy and laypeople we contacted for this article felt unable to speak on the record because of the perceived fall-out associated with having marriage problems. However, concern about the health of clergy marriages has resulted in the creation of a new course aimed at improving the married lives of Sydneys ministry workers.

What essential skills should every Christian possess? And will they get them by studying or doing? Jodie McNeill tackles the thorny issue of training for budding ministry workers.

Has PowerPoint overstayed its welcome at your church? ANDREW LIM and MARCUS LIM from St Andrews Cathedral trialled four of the most popular worship software packages to look for a better option.

I don't think people intentionally place stress on clergy couples, but at times high expectations of the clergy husbands, wives and children can be unrealistic and very difficult to live up to.