Youth & Kids - Australian Church Record

A global response to a big idea: Translating the Epistles with words children can actually understand

September 6, 2025August 29, 2025 by Kirsten McKinlay

Along with his wife Erica and four children, Matt Dodd serves with the saints at Lakemba Anglican Church in Sydney, where he is Senior Pastor. Recently the ACR spoke to him about a long-term project to translate the Epistles into language that…

From campus to classroom: An interview with Jeanette Chin

July 26, 2025July 26, 2025 by Jocelyn Loane

Jeanette is married to Richard who serves as the National Director of AFES. Alongside Richard, Jeanette has ministered with AFES at Wollongong University and the Australian National University. Now living in Sydney, they attend St Matt’s…

In peace I will lie down and sleep

June 27, 2025June 27, 2025 by Kat Cowell

It was another night of lying on the floor in the dark, my arm raised awkwardly through the cot so my daughter could hold my hand against her face, her favourite (and seemingly only) way to fall asleep. How many minutes had we been like this now? Five?…

The ACR’s Easter Reccomendations

March 20, 2025 by ACR Team

A few of the ACR team share some top picks for a Jesus-focused Easter. Lionel Windsor: The ‘Crucifixion’ episode on The Rest is History This one isn’t for everyone—but it may well be for you if you’re having conversations with friends…

3 Recommendations for Parents

February 4, 2025January 31, 2025 by Callan Pritchard

Being a parent is a joyful struggle. In my mind, it’s pure, undistilled hospitality: “Hey there! Make yourself at home … forever.” As with any act of hospitality, there can be so much joy—there’s a new perspective on the world to discover…

An interview with Jocelyn Loane

December 7, 2024 by Kirsten McKinlay

We had the chance to catch up with ACR team member Joc Loane to speak about her brand new book, Motherhood. Hello, Joc! It’s great to speak to you about your new book. For those who don’t already know you, can you tell us a bit about yourself? Sure!…

2023 WRAPPED

December 12, 2023December 12, 2023 by Renee Capel

My social media has been full of people posting their Spotify 2023 Wrapped in the past couple of weeks. If you haven’t seen it, Spotify collates your year in music through various statistics: your listening minutes, genres, most listened-to…