Category: Ministry
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Romans 16: Why and how should we preach it? (Video)
Romans chapter 16 contains many excellent insights. It especially highlights the ministries of men and women working in partnership. But the chapter is often neglected in church preaching and teaching programs based on Romans. In this video, I help preachers and teachers to see how Romans 16 — especially the reference to Andronicus and Junia…
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Gospel Seriously: The Dangerous Necessity of Goal-Driven Ministry
What are you aiming for in your ministry? How are you planning to reach these goals? What do you have to change to make it happen? Not just in your rhetoric, but in your action? Not just in your grand visions, but in your daily routines? What good but secondary things will you abandon for…
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Book Launch Panel: Australian Evangelical Perspectives on Youth Ministry
In this episode of the Effective Ministry podcast you will listen in on the book launch evening for ‘Australian Evangelical Perspectives on Youth Ministry’, edited by Dr. Ruth Lukabyo. The book, featuring contributions from Youthworks College lecturers and other authors from Australian churches and Bible colleges, aims to bridge theological principles with practical youth ministry.…
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Book launch: Australian evangelical perspectives on youth ministry
A book I’ve contributed to with perspectives on Youth Ministry will be launched on 21 March at Youthworks College in Newtown, Sydney.
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Defining Moments: My Copernican Revolution (Ephesians 1)
A defining moment in my life. A sermon preached at Auckland EV Church on 31 December, 2023, in the “Defining Moments” series.
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Course: Talking with Catholics about Jesus
An opportunity to understand Catholics and have great conversations together about Christ. A new resource by Certainty4Eternity, distributed by Matthias Media. A course to consider for your church or small group 2024!
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Who Am I? Identity and Freedom in Paul’s Letter to the Romans
Lady Gaga’s pop anthem “Born This Way” tells a powerful theological story about what it means to be human. In such a chaotic and confusing world, the rich truths in Romans provide valuable foundations for ministry among children and young people.
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It’s OK to be ambitious? Yeah … nah.
My thoughts on Christians and ambition. And why Bill and Ted have a more Christian view of excellence than many Christian views of excellence
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Church – Moore Q&A Video
What does the Bible have to say about church? Video Q&A with me & my colleagues Jane Tooher, Dan Wu, Chase Kuhn.
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False teaching – Moore Q&A Video
What does the Bible have to say about false teaching? Q&A with me & my colleagues Jane Tooher, Dan Wu, Chase Kuhn.
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Gifts – Moore Q&A Video
What does the Bible have to say about gifts? A video Q&A with me & my Moore College colleagues Jane Tooher, Dan Wu, and Chase Kuhn.
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Vocational Ministry – Moore Q&A Video
What does the Bible have to say about vocational ministry? Video Q&A with me & my colleagues Jane Tooher, Dan Wu, Chase Kuhn.
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Seven talks on Christian ministry
Seven sermons from Paul’s first letter to Timothy – aimed especially at people training for Christian ministry. Video and audio.
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A good minister (1 Timothy 4:6–16)
What makes for a good minister? A sermon preached at Moore College chapel. Faith and good doctrine, our personal lives, teaching others.
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Plugged-in spirituality (1 Timothy 3:14–4:5)
Is your spirituality definitely plugged in? A sermon preached at Moore College chapel on 1 Timothy 3:14–4:5.
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Ministry ambition (1 Timothy 3:1–13)
Are you ambitious in your ministry? A sermon preached at Moore College chapel on 26 April 2022, with Jane Tooher (hospitality in ministry).
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The Line in the Sand: The Appellate Tribunal Opinion and the Future of the Anglican Church in Australia
I’ve contributed an essay to a recent publication called The Line in the Sand that will be of special interest to Australian Anglicans, especially those involved in the forthcoming session of the General Synod.
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Men, women, and God’s word in the gathering (1 Timothy 2:8–15)
Moore College Men’s chapel. Quietness for men. Value good works and God’s word among our sisters. We must not abandon our responsibility.
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How I came to know Jesus
I grew up in the rural-urban fringe of Sydney, in an atheist family. But I had the great privilege to hear about God through SRE Scripture teachers.
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Bethel, Jesus, and Dove Dung
Bethel’s highly disturbing book The Physics of Heaven seeks spiritual truths in New Age spirituality and pseudo-scientific quantum mysticism
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Slow-burn crazy-making behaviours: recognising and responding
Do you know someone who seems to have drama and problems constantly appear around them? Whenever you relate to this person, perhaps you find yourself feeling vaguely guilty, or uncomfortable, or put down, or obligated to affirm them? Do you often feel like you’re questioning yourself and your actions because of what they say and…
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Ministry and mission in Ephesians
Here are the key reflections on the topic of ministry and mission in Ephesians in my series Lift Your Eyes: Reflections on Ephesians
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John MacArthur and “Giving to Caesar”
Grace Community Church in Los Angeles, led by John Macarthur, held a meeting of thousands in the midst of Covid-19 restrictions. We discuss the decision.
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What it means for me to be a Christian
In this short video I share how I became a Christian, what that means for me today, and how being a Christian has affected my life.
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Domestic abuse and social isolation: how Christians can help the vulnerable, with Louise Cunningham @ Moore College
The serious problem of domestic abuse in our community is exacerbated by Covid-19 social isolation restrictions. How can Christian communities help?