Jeremy Halcrow investigates the extraordinary impact of Rick Warrens Purpose Driven plans on Sydney Anglicans.

It is a week-night, after eight oclock "“ after dinner "“ but 200 men have forsaken the lounge and the television to fill a school hall because they want to know how to win the fight to be fathers. Now with mp3 of first chapter of "Fatherhood"!

A criminal gang is being blamed for a spate of violent robberies that have left Sydney parishes out of pocket and looking for answers.

Sydneys Christian education expert Grant Maple says a plan to offer ethics lessons in public schools for students who do not attend scripture classes will undermine the role of Special Religious Education.

In the UK, British novelist Nick Hornby is the long-reigning "King of lad lit". In their own way each of his novels uses an accessible pop-culture framework to examine domestic situations and everyday events. His previous books have guided thirty-something males through some important themes; love, friendship, parenting and social responsibility. In his latest offering, A Long Way Down, we are introduced to the biggest theme of all "“ death and humankinds need to control our mortality.

In the back-blocks of Tanzania, an increasing number of children are growing up with the peculiarly un-African name of Stevie "“ a tribute to the Christian care of CMS missionary Dr Steve Bradford.

Federal politicians described her as a 'hero for fighting to save Kingsdene Special School from closure last year. But principal Gloria Boyd, a 24-year veteran of working with children with disabilities, says the parents are the real champions, and they need more help.

Opposition spokesman for Foreign Affairs, Kevin Rudd, has told a media conference that Jesus cannot be confined to his private life "“ he must be allowed to influence the formation of public policy.