The most popular Christian response to the 'problem of evil' is the 'free-will defence'. But does it really offer a parody of Christian doctrine?

Two weeks ago, Sydney parishes and schools welcomed 16 Moore College student teams for a week of outreach in their local communities. Are these weeks the best outreach strategy for churches? How do churches keep mission on the boil when student teams have gone home? Should Sydney churches be thinking more creatively about how they use these missions?

In recent decades, much of what Protestants always thought Roman Catholicism was about has all but vanished.

Do you realise how significant Bible reading is? As evangelicals, we believe that when the Scriptures are read aloud the audience hears the very word of God. Makes you want to do a good job?When was the last time you stopped and considered how remarkable and significant is the public reading of Scripture?

Rachel, a mother of three, tackles the problem of single-parenting and weekend sport - and ends up taking God to a soccer match.

Dean of Sydney Phillip Jensen has called Mothers Day the perfect time for honouring mums at church.

For the first time, Newman Anglican Church, in North West Australia welcomed a team of 14 Moore College students for a one-week mission in the mining town.

Why does God allow evil and suffering? Byron Smith recently had a cancerous growth in his chest, giving him an experiential insight into one of the big questions that vexes humankind.