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School’s in for outreach

In a world where the internet, ipods and television are vying for teenagers attention, how do we reach the many who have little or no knowledge of Jesus? As the school year begins, so too do ministry opportunities for chaplains, scripture teachers and Christian students. We spoke to some experts who say the answer is in partnerships between schools and churches. Click here to discuss issues relating to schools ministry.

#057 Euthanasia and the abandonment of life

Until last week, most of Australians would not have heard of Dr John Elliott. Last Thursday, Dr Elliott took his life. He was 79 years old, suffering a terminal condition called multiple myeloma, was experiencing severe pain, and had been cared for by his wife for the previous seven years.

A sight for sore eyes

A Sydney Anglican is using her gifts as a nurse to help give sight to people half a world away.

Next

Michael Crichton achieved world-wide fame in 1990 with Jurassic Park. Crichton returns to the biological sciences with his latest book, Next, which explores the legal and moral issues encountered in the world of genetic research.

Shire Christians help Tanzania

A joint venture between Anglicans in Sydney and Tanzania will bring long-term relief and help reform the African nations education system.

The Danger Zone: I’m no martyr

In part two of this two-part feature we speak to lay pastor Allan Starr who offered help to a stranger in need. Yet this act of grace led to him being assaulted, tied up, and threatened with death.

The new face of ministry

Since 1995, Margaret Powell has served on the staff at St Pauls, Castle Hill. So why, after more than 12 years of full-time ministry, has she now been ordained a deacon in the Anglican Church? Changes to the structure of ministry in Sydney Diocese in line with the diocesan Mission, means a new role of 'permanent diaconate has been introduced, allowing the Diocese to recognise and support people in full-time ministry who dont plan to become senior ministers of parishes. Click here to submit a question for our forum on this topic, or tune in for the discussion live between this Thursday 9.30 - 10.30 am.

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