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Encouragement on thinking freshly about Evangelism

I was recently at 'In the Chute' church planting conference and went to a seminar by Crag Dobbie from EV Church on Evangelism. Crag is a very disarming and down…

How do your notes shape your talk? (Comparing the notes of Bryson Smith, Steve Cree, Mike O’Connor, Mark Driscoll, Craig Tucker and Al Stewart)

Are you a preacher or public speaker? What do your notes look like? I used to just type out my notes like an article - all the same font and…

Philippians | New Citizens – A Preaching Guide

New Citizens | Philippians Introduction & Background A Rome Away From Rome Philippi is situated in northeastern Greece. In 42bc Philippi became the famous place where Mark Antony and Octavian defeated…

3 week ‘Love Life’ Study

We've just taken most of our church family through this set of three studies called 'Love Life'. It's aimed to help people think through what it means to love each…

Planning for Leaving College

Dave Thurston and Andrew Woodyatt have just written a paper you can download from here on Planning for leaving college. Leaving college to go into ministry can be and often…

7 tips for preaching at a stranger’s funeral

By brother Glen just shared this short article about taking funerals of people we don't know. I liked point 4: "Eulogize the deceased in light of the common grace God…

Marriage Legislation Submissions – 250 words!

Did any one else have a go at replying to the survey here: http://www.aph.gov.au/Parliamentary_Business/Committees/House_of_Representatives_Committees?url=spla/bill%20marriage/index.htm I posted my answer here but wasn't sure how to word it!

Anton’s Antics – Christmas Sticker book

We ordered some of these Christmas sticker books a few years back and they were great. So this year I just ordered 100 for our Christmas day meeting as a…

Advertising on Facebook

We advertised our Christmas Carols on Facebook this year. It's hard to measure the results in terms of people who actually came to the event but Facebook gave some interesting…

Free Jars of Clay Album available from NoiseTrade…

Free Jars of Clay Album available from NoiseTrade. See here; http://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/55750 There are also some other Christian artists with free stuff up on there, though you have to look around.…

Hey guys If you have either an iOS…

Hey guys, If you have either an iOS device or an Android device, you might be interested in this link. Free NIV Bible download for offline use until November 1…

Phillip Jensen in 2000 on Denominations

I just found this quote from Phillip Jensen back in 2000 about his situation in the Anglican Church. I think it is pertinent for our own situation. He is talking…

Getting into Exodus

Just getting back into Exodus in preparation for PY Summer Camp talks. I haven't been before - so have little idea what to expect. But I can assure you... I'm…

Outreach guest meeting songs

Outreach/guest meeting songs. I'm just choosing some songs for this Sunday which is a guest meeting. Man - it's hard to find simple songs about the cross that are not…

New Songs

We belong to the day - William Morrow Christ is Risen - Matt Maher Hallelujah - Garage Hymnal Jesus Messiah (G) - Chris Tomlin Glorious Day - Casting Crowns Take…

Gospel recruitment

Something that has been on my heart for a while now is how we can better work together to encourage and recruit people into full-time gospel ministry. Club 5 played…

Vine and Trellis Workshop

Two-day The Trellis and the Vine Workshop in Sydney with Colin Marshall and Tony Payne September 20-21, 2011 Ryde Anglican Centre 10 am to 4 pm Implementing the principles of…

Five Reasons Anders Breivik was Dreadfully Wrong

Here's a short article by Phil Campbell on the dreadful shooting in Norway last week.

Queensland QTC

Did you guys see this: The Queensland Theological College (QTC) will appoint the Rev Dr. Gary Millar as its new principal from 2012. QTC is really stepping up to the…

A couple of easter talks

A couple of easter articles... Easter talks: http://pete.pastor2pastor.org.au/?p=30 Minimising guilt at Easter: http://wayne.pastor2pastor.org.au/?p=916

An interview with Bryson Smith on Song of Songs

http://vimeo.com/10446685 In this video Bryson Smith shares some of the challenges and encouragements he faced preaching through Song of Songs. There's also a pdf document that looks at resources.

The Common

http://sites.google.com/site/westernblacktown2/browse-the-common Dave - I noticed at Western Blacktown website you have a place called 'The Common' where you share stuff. How does that work. I can see HOW it works…

Discordant Worship

I came across this article a few weeks ago entitled 'Sensual Worship - A sign of impending Apostacy' and read it but didn't think about it too much, but it…

Oxygen

Is anyone thinking of going to the kcc oxygen pastor's conference? Might be a good place to catch up? http://www.oxygen.kcc.org.au/

Just updating some METRO documents…

Just updating some METRO documents and need some help... What are the books you guys are sharing with your people on:- 1. evangelism 2. preaching (Bible teaching) 3. small groups…

Driscol – Fast is the new big

Just listened to Driscoll's first talk aimed at mentoring pastors. He was saying that previously big was good - in organisations, churches, politics etc. The BIG would eat the SMALL.…

METRO conference kicks off next Monday. …

METRO conference kicks off next Monday. A great opportunity for current & interested trainers & trainees to gather and be encouraged from the Bible & each other. More info:- http://www.metro.edu.au/

iPhone Bible

If you have an iPod, iPhone, iPad or an Android phone, there's a free NIV 2010 download available at the moment. You can already use the NIV in online mode,…

Floods

I know a lot of the P2P guys are in flood affected areas. Queensland Prayer Points Steve Cree at Creek Road Presbyterian Church has collated a list of prayer points…

Undercover Boss

I wish I could say I came up with this idea but I didn't. But I am glad that Mike did - it's a ripper. On Mike's latest P2P blog…

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