Standing at the airport this week, Year 13 student Daniel Allen was convinced that he was about to embark on a trip that would change his life forever.

Bishops are not unfamiliar with microphones "“ countless confirmation services see to that "“ but the particular pulpit Robert Forsyth will be ascending this Sunday will put him in the homes of tens of thousands of Sydneysiders.

The Archbishop of Canterburys response to controversial decisions by the US Episcopal Church is 'a turning-point that gives 'hope to conservatives around the world, says the Archbishop of Sydney, Dr Peter Jensen.

The rector must have wanted someone annoying. He chose me...One of the most painful things in my life is being a warden of my local church. Wardens are the guys who look after the property and money side of things. Yes I am aware of how pathetic it sounds to say it is one of the most painful things in my life "“ but regular readers will understand that I have got used to being pathetic

Few people here in Australia seemed to notice a global discussion accompanying the football news. It never made the sports pages in Australia "“ Les Murray made no comment - but on the internet, and in other parts of the world the issue of prostitution and the World Cup has received major attention.

Findings from a study by National Church Life Survey indicate many children aged 10-14 in Protestant congregations actually like turning up for services each week "“ contrary to the myth that 'kids are bored in church.

More and more evangelicals believe Christs atoning death is merely a grotesque creation of the medieval imagination. Really? By MARK DEVER.

It would be a truly bleak winter for the homeless and marginalised in Moss Vale this year were it not for the efforts of volunteers like Grace Avery, inspired by the God who first gave to them.