September 2020 – Australian Church Record

One Year in Sydney: An Interview with David Robertson

September 29, 2020September 29, 2020 by David Robertston

1. Hi David, thanks for agreeing to share with us again. In 2018 we spoke to you after you had a sabbatical here in Sydney. What has happened since then and how come you now call Sydney home? I think what has happened is a warning to those of us who have…

Christian Living

Pride: Its root and fruit

September 24, 2020September 24, 2020 by Kylie Yip

In his book Mere Christianity, C.S. Lewis claims that pride is the great sin.[1] When I re-read this recently, I thought he was exaggerating. After some more reflection, however, I have come to the conclusion that he is right, that pride is in…

Ministry

An Interview with Stephen Liggins

September 22, 2020September 22, 2020 by Stephen Liggins

Hi Stephen, glad you could talk with us. Can you tell us a bit about yourself and where you are currently in ministry? Sure. I’m married to Shareen and we have two children – Bill (13) and Charlotte (12). I am part of a great ministry team at Anglican…

Christian Living Evangelism Youth & Kids

The gospel according to a 5-year-old

September 17, 2020September 17, 2020 by Bronwyn Windsor

When my kids were young, I had the idea to talk with them about the gospel over dinner so that we could discuss together about what it means for us to follow Jesus. (Dinnertimes were pretty crazy with three kids under ten and the usual debates over…

Christian Living

In Praise of Unpleasant Discipline

September 15, 2020September 15, 2020 by Anonymous

My maternal grandfather is currently on his deathbed, and by the time you’re reading this it’s almost certain he’ll have passed away. Naturally, this state of affairs has led me to reflect on what I’ve appreciated about the relationship…

Christian Living Ministry

Church and the Emergency Online Provision

September 11, 2020September 11, 2020 by Mark Thompson

Many of us are very grateful that during the COVID-19 pandemic the technology has been available for the broadcasting of church services and the connection of members in Bible studies and other programs online. It has enabled us to continue…

Christian Living

Homesick for Heaven

September 10, 2020September 10, 2020 by Jocelyn Loane

When I was thirteen, I started boarding at my school. My family moved across the country, a 6-hour flight and then a 5-hour drive away from me. Our school had day students and boarders, but they mostly socialised separately. The other boarders…