"I really believe that it was the power of prayer that saved my child." A conversation with a local mother made missionary Cathy Smith realise it is who we pray to that matters.

It is 2011 and Australia has been transformed by the war on terror. This is the future imagined by Andrew McGahan in his new book, Underground.

Its the title that gives the strength of Gordon Chengs book away.

Strategic grants will help Christians expand ministry to a growing area of Sydney where there are no other church buildings.

Sydney Dioceses peak education body says the Federal Governments plan to fund school chaplains is a backward step that could compromise church involvement in schools.

In order to assist churches with their evangelism this Christmas, the Southern Cross team have come up with the following range of free downloadable ministry resources.

I think the abolition of definitions like clergy and laity would be a great move, reflecting the shape of New Testament ministry. But with this correction comes the need to reform our structures as much as the names we use to describe them.

As we head into the final days before the proposed cloning bill is due to be voted on in Parliament, events are being held around the nation to help people gain a better understanding of the complex issues involved and the implications of various aspects of the proposed bill.