EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: In a major development in the debate, Simon Longstaff from the SJEC concedes that the ethics lessons should not compete head-to-head with SRE, but rather that SRE should be remain 'opt-out'.

Since spirituality causes resilience, why on earth would anyone seek to get rid of SRE?

I am struck by the fact that there seems to be a dis-connect between our belief in, and knowledge of, mission and our practice in the local church.

We have had a happy week in our household – our 'baby' (21yrs old!) got engaged at the weekend to the young man she has been dating for over 2 years. We are delighted – they are a wonderful couple.

An experimental new media approach is part of an appeal that is being run by CMS to raise $1.6 million by the end of the 2010 financial year.

Inviting a colleague to church is met with such trepidation. Yet it is so easy to invite friends to other things we are interested in: sporting events, entertainment and recreational activities.

Writing short stories is such an art form. In just a few sentences one must set the scene and develop the characters; then in a few pages create a problem, and finally give a glimpse of resolution.

Technology helps us avoid each other. And that's so ironic, when we crave authentic relationships.