For the first time, Portuguese children and grandparents are learning English thanks to a developing ministry run by Kathryn and Stuart Broughton of All Saints' Petersham.

One significant issue in children's ministry today is the way a recent spate of superhero films have been enlisted in the task of teaching children about Jesus. But, is 'Jesus is my superhero really a helpful way to talk about our saviour?

Last month the NSW Greens moved to send comments of Cardinal George Pell on stem cell research to the Upper House Privileges Committee. Greens spokesperson Lee Rhiannon said that Dr Pell brought MPs religious life into the debate, that some people saw it as a threat, so Greens believe the matter needed investigation.

While he might accept being labelled as Emo, there is one thing 16-year-old Alex Koutrodimos stresses above all else. "I do not wear skinny jeans!"

When the prodigal child returns, what happens next?

Cant find a youth minister? Graham Stanton thinks your perfect candidate may be close at hand.

New research shows Anglican churches in Sydney are setting the benchmark for youth ministry. But what happens when young people leave school-age ministry? A third of 19-to-25-year-old attendees say they are dissatisfied with church. Most people agree churches are not catering for this age group. So what more can be done for our school leavers? Share your ideas on our forums.

Assume we have passed the point where half the planetary oil has been used. With billions of people now using oil, the remaining half will last nowhere near as long as the 150 years it took to use the first half.