Moderator-General David Cook and Moderator-General Designate John Wilson gave an address about plans by the Presbyterian Church of Australia to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the reformation in 2017. This video gives a brief summary of what’s planned. More here.

Another highlight at the Queensland Presbyterian Assembly was hearing from Nathan Carse who co-coordinates the chapter of Krosswerdz Brisbane. He finds himself regularly in the Brisbane Youth Detention Centre where he runs weekly Bible studies, Hip-Hop workshops (MMAD) and is a part of monthly Church services within the centre. Thoughtful, passionate and talented, Nathan’s creative …

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Tim Dyer led a couple of helpful seminars on engaging with Australian culture as local churches. There were two questions/discernments that Tim observed churches need to be clear about before they call a pastor. These positions should be clear before a pastor comes, rather than a pastor being sought to inform the church what their …

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