David Jones, pastor of Ann Street Presbyterian, is interviewed at Geneva Push on the subject of working alongside a church that is seeking to refocus its mission and ministry. …the first thing I did was listen, getting to know and understand the church, its history and people. There’s often more Gospel vitality than first appears …

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Ah, sports that people actually care about. Shocking round of tips in the NRL last week. I was having dinner on Saturday night, and reckoned anything under a one hundred point losing margin would be acceptable for Brisbane. Apparently even a 138 point margin flattered their performance. NRL (last round 3/8; season tally 104/162) Canterbury …

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Bryan Chapell writes about learning the skill of commendation and thanks: Learning the pastoral art of commendation is important for all Christian leaders who desire to form churches of spiritual support. It takes no special skill to see what is wrong with people, and to criticise them. But to see people robed in a righteousness …

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