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Survey results: How often do Rectors preach in the Sydney Diocese?

June 4, 2025June 4, 2025 by Mike Leite

In January 2025 the ACR emailed out a survey to all Sydney Anglican Rectors – numbering just over 250. The survey was short and uncomplicated to ensure a good number of respondents. Below are the results for the survey and the questions that were…

ACR Journal Ministry

Alistair Begg on his preaching ministry

May 9, 2025May 12, 2025 by Mike Leite

Alistair Begg has been in pastoral ministry since 1975. He graduated from the London School of Theology and subsequently served in Scotland at Charlotte Chapel in Edinburgh and Hamilton Baptist Church. In 1983, he became the senior pastor…

ACR Journal

The purpose of the Lord will stand

September 11, 2024September 11, 2024 by Mike Leite

Download Journal As we approach Synod 2024, we come to that time of year where Synod members consider matters affecting the order and good governance of our Diocese. Synod receives reports, makes ordinances, passes resolutions and creates…

ACR Journal Evangelism Ministry

For we cannot but speak…

April 16, 2024April 16, 2024 by Mike Leite

One of my favourite parts of the Bible is Acts chapter 4. There are many reasons to love this chapter of God’s word. For one, seeing the boldness of Peter and John is such a contrast to the fear they showed during Jesus’ arrest and crucifixion. Then…

ACR Journal Doctrine Ministry

Journal – How to preach truth yet teach falsely

June 13, 2023June 13, 2023 by Mike Leite

In Spurgeon’s Lectures to my Students, in addressing the matter of ‘The Sermon’, Spurgeon exhorts his students ‘to give a clear testimony to all the doctrines which constitute or lie around the gospel.’ His point is simple. Some preachers…

Christian Living Church History

Easter: It really happened! But so what?

April 6, 2023April 6, 2023 by Mike Leite

When it comes to the resurrection of Jesus, most contemporary Christian writing has been centred on its historicity. Preaching often tends to focus on the historical details and the fact that it really happened, rather than its meaning. As…

Christian Living Doctrine Evangelism Ministry

What are we unable to stop speaking about?

February 23, 2023February 23, 2023 by Mike Leite

Every time I read Acts 4:20 I am struck by how the message about Jesus should work. As the book of Acts begins, what Peter makes clear in each of his first Christian sermons is that Jesus is both Lord and Messiah. For example, Acts chapter 2 and the…