A conference on future funding of diocesan bodies has been told the GFC provides a great opportunity for change but not in the form of ‘radical congregationalism’.

Taking time out to consider how little you are in the presence of something great is one of the comforts of religion advocated by atheist Alain de Botton.

People outside Christchurch or New Zealand may not have heard of Joe Bennett.

Last year someone pointed out to me we had no system at church for encouraging people to read the bible. My reaction to this was of course denial.

Curiosity is important for Christians but we must also ask for a renewed mind.

The long-awaited Gonski report has the potential to boost educational outcomes and equity in the school funding system, but only with the recommended $5 billion cash injection according to a senior Anglican educator.

Bali is an island deeply embedded in the psyche of all australians – known for cheap tropical holidays and our worst terrorist attack - but most people are unaware that very few Balinese benefit from the economic boom of tourism.

Last week when preaching on Matthew 16, I made no mention of the erroneous claims of the Papacy. Several congregation members raised concerns with me....