The issue of ministry marriage break-ups is a vexed one. Many clergy and laypeople we contacted for this article felt unable to speak on the record because of the perceived fall-out associated with having marriage problems. However, concern about the health of clergy marriages has resulted in the creation of a new course aimed at improving the married lives of Sydneys ministry workers.

What essential skills should every Christian possess? And will they get them by studying or doing? Jodie McNeill tackles the thorny issue of training for budding ministry workers.

Has PowerPoint overstayed its welcome at your church? ANDREW LIM and MARCUS LIM from St Andrews Cathedral trialled four of the most popular worship software packages to look for a better option.

I don't think people intentionally place stress on clergy couples, but at times high expectations of the clergy husbands, wives and children can be unrealistic and very difficult to live up to.

Dickson and Clarke delve into those apocalyptic areas that are often marked 'for future consideration by confused Christians.

Seventeen years ago Ralph and Joy Chesson had little idea that one simple act of charity on their part would result in the formation of a new church.

With reports that some Aboriginal people are fleeing in fear as the PM sends police and military into their communities, a CMS missionary on the ground says some Aborigines believe they are being targeted "like Iraq".

The Sydney Dioceses Standing Committee has urged Archbishop Peter Jensen and his five regional bishops to make crystal clear Sydney's protest at Lambeth's guest list if they decide to accept the Archbishpo of Canterbury's invitation to attend.