Why does a nine-year-old go to church twice on a Sunday? Was it to worship the Lord our God? Was it the sermons? The music? The liturgy? The people? 'Fraid not.

Brace yourselves parents – Hannah Montana has arrived on the big screen. And if you happen to have a tween or early teen daughter, then it is one film you are certainly going to have to have on your radar.

Well, we made it to Fiji safely, but already there are plenty of opportunities to talk about Jesus.

Of all the addictions one of the worst is gambling.

Discussion about structures that support church planting was a standout theme of Thursday's afternoon session at the Church Planting Conference.

A simple comment from daughter reminded me that the mere fact of being the majority culture alienates people.

Youthworks publishing scoops four of the eight nominees for Christian Book of the Year - have your say as to which volume you think was the best read for 2009.

Archbishop Dr Peter Jensen has announced that Bishop Al Stewart will spearhead a new diocesan church planting organisation.