My parents tell me that the old Mark is back. From their perspective my decision to leave Parish ministry for the role of Academic Registrar at SMBC has been very positive.

Matthias Media has recently released the final three CD-Roms in the Teaching Little Ones series of Sunday School lessons.

Dedication and perseverance are undoubtedly two of the most essential qualities needed for long-term, committed Christian ministry. But what about when its time to make a fresh start and try something new? Two ministers who have made that difficult decision share their thoughts on making a fresh start.

By practicing hospitality, especially among non-Christians, we demonstrate the very character of the God who has invited deeply-indebted sinners to the eternal feast of salvation. In that sense, we provide a living picture of the gospel.

In planning for evangelism I suggest a simple five point 'orientation tool be employed prior to any action. The five points pertain to target, task, team, timing and tools.

After 16 years as a school chaplain, most recently at William Cowper Anglican School in Tamworth, the Rev John Jenner is to 'retire' by taking up a remote outback posting in Western Australia.

Anglican Retirement Villages' comprehensive vision for Mission is becoming reality in southern Sydney with the opening of Goodhew Gardens and the Ken Short Christian Centre at Woolooware Shores.

High profile Catholic nun Sister Wendy Beckett has published an anthology of classic poems which she claims as sources of inspiration and comfort.