Melbourne Synod on its second attempt elected Philip Freier, Bishop of the Northern Territory to be their Archbishop. It is fair to say that this popular figure from the Top End faces a momentous task when he moves south in December.

The driving force behind so much of the last 32 years of John Piper's public ministry is his concern that even in the churches the blessings of God are valued more than God himself. His latest book, God is the Gospel, has been written to sound this call again as clearly and simply as possible.

A Federal Labor proposal to fund child care centres on church property could build ministry links in the community, say church leaders in inner Sydney.

"Youve seen the DVD, now read the book!" One of the most popular and effective recent evangelistic tools has been transferred from a video series into an engaging publication.

The 'emerging church' is not here to stay - it may last a year or stretch out for decades, but its vision is going to alter from year to year. The important thing is to learn how to think through phenomena like this.

In the wake of a debate about Australian values and radical Islam, Federal Treasurer Peter Costello is set to deliver a landmark speech on 'Christian values and Australias heritage tomorrow.

During a recent conference on the Christian hope I was asked, "Am I sub-Christian to worry about my aging parents, or the possibility I might have a stroke or my fear of leaving my children behind without a father?" Learning to live here is just as important as looking to Heaven.

Australian values are turning out to be one of the hottest political potatoes of this Spring. But there may be a collision ahead for Christians. Which comes first: religious freedom or common values?