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Angus is a redeemed son of God, husband to Olivia, and father of some wonderful kids. He is committed to biblical ministry and faithful evangelism because he longs to see people saved. He loves escaping the concrete jungle of Sydney as much as possible.

Christian Living

The thrill of hope, the weary world rejoices

December 22, 2022December 19, 2022 by Angus Martin

Well, what a year! One without a lockdown. A year that had promised to be a return to the joys of normal life… whatever ‘normal’ means. I remember at the end of last year looking forward to this one with hope of it being much easier to see family and…
Youth & Kids

How to catechise a toddler, and other resources from Moore College

June 30, 2022June 30, 2022 by Angus Martin

For centuries, Christians have used catechisms to teach the truths of the Scriptures to children. Indeed, in the Anglican Church, one of the biggest responsibilities of the ‘catechist’, often a theological student (what we now tend to call…
Church HistoryMinistry

The anatomy of an Anglican service: Why Do We Sing Together?

May 31, 2022May 31, 2022 by Angus Martin

People from all four corners of the earth love to sing. Some of us are better at it than others, but needing to be good at it doesn’t stop my friend James[1] from singing loudly and off-key! But why do we sing? And why do we sing in church? I want to share…
Christian LivingMinistry

Social media, content manipulation, and the light of the gospel

March 16, 2021March 16, 2021 by Angus Martin

I once heard a phrase used in a philosophy discussion, “We’re swimming in streams.” It is a phrase that describes the concept of a worldview and the way we operate within that worldview. The way we unconsciously perform daily life. The thing that…
Ministry

The Minister Drought: A Millennial’s Perspective

August 18, 2020August 18, 2020 by Angus Martin

I have really appreciated all the discussion under the catchphrase ‘the minister drought.’ The Pastor’s Heart along with others continue to have robust conversations with some great thinkers about the challenges facing Sydney Diocese.…
Christian LivingEvangelism

Can you imagine?

April 28, 2020April 28, 2020 by Angus Martin

Imagine the threat of a dangerous disease. Imagine the anxiety about becoming infected, the constant stress eating away at you. Imagine what it could do to your family, what it would do to your social life. Can you imagine? Maybe you don’t have…

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