Older folk do not seem part of most churches vision for growth. This is despite the fact that seniors are already the fastest growing segment of the community and will continue to be so as 'Baby boomers begin to join the ranks of seniors. ALAN LANGDON sets out a practical way forward.

Being able to freely cast your vote is not a privilege enjoyed in every part of the world. With a Federal election on the way, Australians become more aware of our ability to participate in the democratic process.

On the eve of Homeless Persons Awareness Week, Christian workers say violence at home is behind a surge in kids cast out on the street.

This term, eight Sydney Anglican churches will host Youthsurge events, bringing up to 500 teenagers in their region together at one time.

For the first time in any Federal election, the two main players "“ Prime Minister John Howard and Opposition Leader Kevin Rudd "“ will speak directly to Australian Christians and field questions from church leaders.

A beachside parish's injection of new life two years ago has led to amazing growth among kids and families.

Shellharbour City Centre Anglican Church, in conjunction with Shellharbour Anglican College, are planning to start a new church in the school. As part of their planning they sent a team out to different church plants. What they found was a real eye opener into what is considered the forefront of the Sydney mission.

Why is Spongs book Jesus for Non-Religious "along with other recent sensational claims "likely to gain traction with our friends and family?