This is not to diminish the suffering of people in our city, but to help us remember that in our own city there are people who are struggling, and even more so around the world.

Christians persecuted overseas have safe sanctuary amongst Christian communities, the churches and the government benefit from skilled migration by having people enter the country who are willing and able to make use of their talents for the benefit of everyone.

There was thunderous applause in St Andrew’s Cathedral and hugs and plenty of pictures outside as 26 men and women were ordained as Deacons for various ministries around Sydney and Wollongong.

For the first time, nine men have been ordained by an English bishop who can give them regular oversight as they begin their ministries.

To say that coupledom is the be all and end all of life is to sell short the true definition of love.

There’s also an opportunity here for us to grow and to move forward in the area together.

My name is Yashar Asghari. I am 24 years old. I have had no contact with my family. But Jesus helps me.

Our hope and prayer is that God will work through the CMS brand to raise up a new generation of dedicated supporters who will express their faith by partnering with us in mission