I suspect that one of the main reasons for guarding our emotions in church is that we wish to distance ourselves from Pentecostal theology. The fear is that if we resemble the excitement of a Pentecostal church then we naturally have subscribed to every aspect of their theology.

Overflowing facilities are compelling lower North Shore Christians to use kitchens, garages, community halls "“ even demountable buildings "“ to call people like this young woman to repent and believe.

He rose from the ranks of the untrained laity to become one of Australia's foremost Biblical scholars. Future generation will have to look to his books to fill the space left by his profound mind.

As the bitter struggle between Israeli and Hezbollah forces enters its 16th day, local and international Christians seem divided on everything but the need for peace.

Theyve held orphaned babies, mined for rocks and coped with sickness and malaria. After landing in Sydney yesterday, the friends and families of Sydney teenagers fresh from a mission to Africa are praying to overcome 'reverse culture shock.

A dramatic skating accident involving Giaan Rooney has threatened to bring her Christian work to an abrupt halt, but the Anglican Board of Mission says when it comes to her support for its 2006 Water Appeal, the show will go on.

Evangelical theologian NT WRIGHT calls for a more mature, biblical response to evil.

As the Federal government announces its intention to send a ship to Tyre to evacuate Australians, Christian missionaries decide to dig in and serve a devastated populace.