Paul Harrington, Rick Lewers and Peter Adam discuss the pros and cons of long-term ministry in one context. Long term ministry is about culture. It also helps people take ongoing change seriously. Peter Adam’s comments toward the end on preparing to preach texts that he’d previously preached are helpful too.

It’s late, I’ve been up since 5.30am. Here’s the order of service. David Cook and John Wilson’s sermons/addresses will hopefully be online sometime soon, so I won’t go into them in depth. I may get access to some photos as well. David encouraged us in perseverance in Gospel work; and John stressed that a heritage …

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The General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of Australia commences tonight at 7.00pm at the Chinese Presbyterian Church Surry Hills, Sydney. Meeting every three years, the GAA comprises of representative pastors and elders drawn from the State Assemblies and Presbyteries. Matters under the authority of the GAA include Theological Education, World Mission, Defence Force Chaplaincy, …

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From a post on the St Peter’s Dundee blog here are three of the reasons that David Robertson loves public worship. We’ve loved incorporating these into the life of MGPC. From the post: I love the public prayers – The opening prayer of praise, the pastoral prayer by an elder for the congregation, the prayer …

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