By: Michael Crooks
Attendance at religious services in Australia is back to normal, according to new research.
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What Pandemic? Australians Return to Worship in Church
Stop the Violence: A Church’s Bold Move to Stamp Out Abuse
By: Michael Crooks
It’s an alarming stat that shocked Australians: 55 women died at the hands of their intimate partner last year. It means that on average, at least one woman dies each week as the result of domestic violence. Continue reading “Stop the Violence: A Church’s Bold Move to Stamp Out Abuse”
The City and The City: Living In Formational And Worshiping Distance
By: Stephen McAlpine
In his novel The City and The City, English author China Mieville sets a murder mystery in two cities, Beszel and Ul Quoma. Bezsel is run down and grimy (think Eastern bloc 1970s), while Ul Quoma is all Singapore glitz and glam.
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The Future of Worship: How COVID Changed the Way We Church
By: Michael Crooks
The pandemic altered the way many people come together to worship, but according to some church leaders, that change is here to stay. Continue reading “The Future of Worship: How COVID Changed the Way We Church”
Church’s Silence on Sex has Led Christians to Look to the World for Answers
By: Amy Cheng
Most Christians’ understanding of sex and sexuality has been shaped by the world because the church has been largely silent about the issue, according to an expert on God and sexuality. Continue reading “Church’s Silence on Sex has Led Christians to Look to the World for Answers”
The Right Coloured Ashtrays for Church
By: Stephen McAlpine
You know God’s doing something special when you’re choosing the colour of the ashtrays for the church not the colour of the carpet.
Red Rope Christianity
By: Stephen McAlpine
Flying. Remember that? I flew a lot in 2019 for my job, mostly interstate within Australia (which admittedly is a big place), but also some international flights. Continue reading “Red Rope Christianity”
4 Ways Political Disagreements Can Damage the Church
By: Akos Balogh
Our society is increasingly polarised. Continue reading “4 Ways Political Disagreements Can Damage the Church”
The Blessing Australia: How A Song and a Global Movement Unified Our Nation’s Churches
By: Laura Bennett
When Kari Jobe, Cody Carnes and Stephen Furtick of Elevation Church began improvising a song based on the Biblical ‘Aaron’s Blessing’, little did they know it would soon be a source of comfort for millions during a pandemic – sparking a global movemement of cross-denominational worship. Continue reading “The Blessing Australia: How A Song and a Global Movement Unified Our Nation’s Churches”
We Got What We Prayed For: Important Lessons the Western Church is Learning in Lockdown
By: Laura Bennett
Attending church online has become a norm for many congregations in this pandemic. Linking in with people from your own church as well as others around the globe, as you enjoy a coffee in your lounge room, has become standard Sunday fare. Continue reading “We Got What We Prayed For: Important Lessons the Western Church is Learning in Lockdown”