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THE NATIONAL PRESS CLUB 12 February 1997 Address by The Most Reverend Dr Keith Rayner, AO Archbishop of Melbourne Primate of the Anglican Church of Australia Plenty of people willing to write off the church. “Yesterday’s people” was the term used of the church by one Australian politician recently. And reports about the church in […]
Clergy Sexual Misconduct
Date: Sat, 12 July 1997 02:35:25 +0800 Subject: Clergy sexual misconduct The Uniting Church has new procedures for dealing with sexual misconduct by clergy. The revised Regulations on Church Discipline have several major changes from those which were replaced, said the executive officer of the Commission on Women and Men, Ms Christine Cargill. First, they […]
The Subtle Signs Of Impending Conflict
One of the amazing phenomena in the life of the local congregation is the apparent ease with which conflict seems to sneak up out of the blue and catch everybody by surprise. It is all the more remarkable when it is realised that the signals of impending trauma will have been around for a while […]
One Vote
(From Barbara James, Senator Bob Collins’ Office, Darwin – Barbara is an historian) 1645: made Oliver Cromwell Lord Protector of the Commonwealth of England 1649: caused Charles I to be executed 1800: elected Thomas Jefferson as President of the United States of America 1845: made Texas part of the U.S. 1850: admitted California 1868: saved […]
Did You See Jesus At Church Last Sunday?
What do you mean, did I see Him? You know, was He there? Well, of course, He was. That’s what worship is all about. We come together to worship Him, to be in His presence. How do we know we are in His Presence? Because there’s a real feeling of love, you know acceptance, of […]
Newbigin Review
Jottings from LESSLIE NEWBIGIN: (SPCK, London / Eerdmans, Grand Rapids Michigan, 1989). Here’s the gist of one of the most significant books I’ve read recently. It’s pretty rough, but I thought you might appreciate it. Shalom! Rowland Dogma and Doubt in a Pluralist Culture. We are constantly in danger of domesticating the gospel within the […]
He’s Not Here; He’s On Long Service Leave
Yes, there’s no doubt about it. The Lord is out of town. On leave. It must be another seventh day for Him. Taking a well earned package in some celestial resort. It comes as no surprise. He has had His hands full lately: troubled people, communities, nations. Why do you think He is on LSL, […]
When A New Ministry Commences
There are few challenges greater than commencing a new ministry with a new congregation. Such a step is the culmination of much prayer, thought, conversation and heartburn (probably as much for the church as yourself on all counts). It is helpful to keep some important issues in mind as you take up this new assignment […]
When Is It Time To Move On?
Of all the dilemmas which confront pastors, there is only one which is more tantalising than the acceptance of a call to a new ministry. It is the timing of one’s departure from a church. Despite all the practical counsel we may offer to others in helping them understand the will of God, when it […]
Ministry Perspective #16: Joy – Missing, Presumed Lost In Action
How to manage your stress books are two bob a dozen. It ‘s a big business saving one and all from crashing and burning. Stress is "in," centre stage, the flavour of the month, lapping up all the publicity it can get. But what help is there for those inundated by joy, swamped by the […]
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