With the number and size of Chinese congregations growing rapidly, the challenge confronting clergy is that time and resources are too stretched to train new Christians. Also contains My Story. Ministry Matters articles also available in Chinese (pdf).

As Sydney's population escalates at the rate of 40,000 people per year – bringing a diverse cultural mix – new, bold measures for outreach are required in order to touch our city with the gospel of Christ.

Bali Bombing coverage also includes these stories: - “It looked like a war zone, with people lying around on stretchers with bloodstained sheets” - A conspiracy of silence - Why are Christians being persecuted in Indonesia?

Bishop Brian King farewell and other Link stories.

The Mission Synod. That was Bishop Reg Piper's descriptive phrase to explain the 2002 diocesan Synod that met last month. In many ways it was quite an extraordinary event, with a totally different ambience from the normal run of Sydney synods.

There are over 650 million people in the world living with a disability. And yet, according to Prabhu and Nancy Rayan who recently visited Australia, this people group is ignored by the Church.

Research shows hospital chaplains boost patients’ health. But without government funding this ministry may end.

The widespread excitement for the newly approved Mission was palpable in the sample of parish representatives Southern Cross approached. The focal point of Synod 2002 was the detailed plans flowing out of the Diocesan Mission Strategy.