The downturn means more unemployed and homeless will be doorknocking local churches seeking help. Anglicare is offering a half-day short course to prepare clergy and lay leaders.

Should Christian politicians mention their faith? An article in the current Australian Journal of Political Science says they should 'exercise caution".

A new Aboriginal church plant has been launched this week to the sound of didgeridoos and clapsticks.

The sudden illness and resulting death of Valerie Volk's husband cast her into a world of suffering and separation. What emerged was a strengthened faith and a book of poetry that has the ability to lead similarly suffering readers through to a new gratitude and acceptance.

About 100 Muslims, Buddhists and Hindus arrived permanently in Australia every day. What should we do about it?

The Rev Rod Irvine has encouraged ministers to be bolder in their fundraising initiatives at a conference organised by Bishop Al Stewart this week.

Sydneyanglicans.net's parenting expert Catriona Corbett has accompanied film critic Mark Hadley to a screening of Hannah Montana - the movie. Read her advice for the parents of mesmerised tweens and teens.

Every church needs a database. But few are using a database that they like, or that they feel is a good solution for their church.