By the time you read this Ill have swapped the gum trees and gullies of the Blue Mountains for the jacarandas and razor wire of Johannesburg, South Africa.

Women out-number men in our churches nearly 2 to 1. Why do Aussie men appear to hate church? And what, if anything, should we do about it? The issue has sparked an array of seminars and books which claim to provide the answers. The most well-known is the lively and contentious Why Men Hate Church, by red-blooded Alaskan David Murrow. Visit our discussion 'Why men hate church' here

It can happen to anyone, anywhere. Its that moment when a friend, relative or colleague makes a comment about your Christian faith and you suddenly realize you havent the faintest idea what to say in response.

Christians in Tamworth are leading the charge to welcome Sudanese refugees to the famous NSW town.

There are prophets who have received honour in their home town this Australia Day. The work of husband and wife team, Lance and Gwen Tremlett, in helping produce the first complete Aboriginal Bible in Kriol, has been recognised in the Australia Day honours.

We are becoming increasingly aware of large areas of our local geography with little gospel presence, but is the solution pouring more resources into barren regions or watering those 'plants' that flourish on the border?

The problem is not just how to avoid sexual failure. The problem is how to deal with failure so that it doesnt sweep you away into a whole life of wasted middle-class mediocrity with no impact for Christ.

Many Sydneysiders will know the citys 'Little Italy area, centred on famous Norton St in Leichhardt. Whats not so well known is that right next door, in the suburb of Petersham, lies Sydneys own 'Little Portugal - and one Anglican parish has launched a new initiative to reach this community.