How does your church 'celebrate' the ministry of its members? How are those who minister in your church motivated to continue their service?

Anglicare Sydney is launching a series of seven specialised workshops to assist local churches undertake more effective caring or mercy ministries.

Like everybody I have a problem with temptation. But the problem is not just the difficulty of facing temptation: the problem is of understanding what is meant by the word 'temptation'.

Could 2010 be the year of productivity?

It became quickly evident that the leaders of the Year 11-12 program had a more serious agenda than just entertaining these kids they were on about Jesus

The 'Calvinist on knees and Arminian in pulpit' saying appears to take the best from both theological systems. Unfortunately, instead of complimenting the two systems on their strengths, the saying insults both.

Connection is a lovely thing to have in mind, but how exactly do we connect with non-Christians when very few of us ever invite or bring any to church?

I can still remember the moment when God shot down my last excuse in flames, Dr 'Willie' Philips, very pointedly challenged us all with this question: 'If God did not withhold his only Son, what will you not give up for him?'