Christian Living - Australian Church Record

Open your eyes to reality

July 20, 2021July 20, 2021 by Ben George

I have recently been looking at 1 & 2 Kings. There are so many nuggets there that have warmed my heart as I’ve seen God’s faithfulness in taking care of his people, but I just can’t look past the recorded interaction between the prophet Elisha…

Christian Living Ministry

Sing a Song of Judgement

July 15, 2021July 16, 2021 by Ben Pakula

When did you last sing a song about God’s judgement in church? A few years ago I introduced a new song at my church. It was a new arrangement of John Newton’s ‘Day of Judgement! Day of Wonders!’. I was a little worried about how it might be received.…

Christian Living Ministry

A regular diet of Scripture

July 8, 2021July 8, 2021 by Ben George

Although it shouldn’t surprise us, hearing the word of God regularly can be surprisingly helpful as we navigate life, mid-2021 included. The frustration of another lockdown, separation from loved ones, the monotonous grind of working life,…

Christian Living Ministry

Where to go when faith feels dry: Interview with Susan An

July 1, 2021July 1, 2021 by Susan An

When do you notice this sense of ‘dry faith’ happening, in you or perhaps in others? I notice it happening when people have been ‘comfortable’ for a long time. As in, there’s nothing dramatically going wrong, or spectacularly well either. Like…

Christian Living Youth & Kids

Practical principles for kids’ ministry

June 15, 2021June 15, 2021 by Pete Tong

A danger in children’s ministry is that it becomes disconnected: children are disconnected from ministry to adults on Sundays and Sundays are disconnected from any wider ministry during the week. Here are a few key ways to help a children’s…

Christian Living Youth & Kids

I’m not passionate about kids’ ministry – but it still matters (Part 1)

June 3, 2021June 3, 2021 by Pete Tong

Kids’ ministry is not my passion. At a kids’ ministry conference a few years ago, I sat in a group as each person shared introductions. “Hi, I’m Sheryl and I’m passionate about kids’ ministry…” “Hi, I’m Michael and I’m passionate about kids’ ministry…”…

Christian Living International

If God is against us, what can we do?

June 1, 2021June 1, 2021 by Ben George

A few times in the last few weeks I have been asked to speak at prayer evenings for India and the Asian subcontinent as they are in the throes of the devastating second wave of Covid. My preparation for speaking at these prayer evenings has been a…