Christianity flourishes at the margins, not when it controls. Jared Wilson: Christian mission has always thrived by surging in the margins and under the radar. When we somehow get into positions of power, the wheels always come off. This is pretty much the way it’s always been. I once heard Steve Brown relate this story …
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 …
This article from Gospel Coalition Australia challenges a perception that seeing our own localities as mission fields fulfils the local church’s obligation to partner in global mission. From the post: We are not saying that Australia doesn’t need Gospel mission – it does. We are not saying that local Gospel believers don’t need to constantly …
Songs of preparation: I’ll Praise You In The Gathering (Psalm 22), My Lord, What Love Is This? (Amazing Love), and When Morning Gilds The Skies Call to worship: Prayer of Approach and Confession: Grant us so perfectly to know your Son Jesus Christ to be the way, the truth, and the life, that we may …
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