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The mutual ministry of the pastor and the congregation

August 11, 2022 by Mark Thompson

One of the great legacies of the Reformation, 500 years ago now, was a new view of Christian ministry. More particularly, it was a new vision of the pastoral ministry of the local congregation. When we gather as God’s people, it is not as…

Temptations preachers face to give up on the Bible

August 9, 2022 by Phillip Jensen

Preachers are not special. Every Christian faces temptations to sin. Preachers face the same temptations as every Christian. Like any of us, preachers are ruined through financial greed, sexual immorality, or alcohol abuse. However, there…

The Purpose of Preaching

August 4, 2022 by Paul Grimmond

Part of my job involves teaching people to preach. If I’ve learned one thing over the years it’s that you can’t learn to do something until you understand the goal. So I find myself asking the question, over and…

Preaching On

August 3, 2022 by ACR Team

If you’re anything like us, you’re a little fatigued (perhaps a lot fatigued) as we carry on in ministry in the wake of (as well as the ongoing onslaught of) Covid, and everything else – and perhaps it’s showing. We need…

Stand your ground (Ephesians 6:10–13)

July 28, 2022 by Lionel Windsor

In the modern materialistic Western world, it’s easy to ignore the spiritual realities of life. There are just so many things to get on with and worry about: relationships, health, family, work, leisure, career, reputation, and so on. With…

Some Thoughts on The Radius of Effort and Ministry

July 21, 2022 by Brooke Hazelgrove

Consider where you live, and where you work. Or study. A place of significance that you visit frequently. How long does it take to get there, using your standard method of travel? The Radius of Effort When I was in Newcastle, travel time varied…

It’s OK to be ambitious? Yeah … nah.

July 14, 2022 by Lionel Windsor

‘It’s OK to be ambitious.’ Have you heard Christians say this? Have you said it yourself? This is the idea: Ambition—a desire to achieve a vision, to strive for excellence and great goals—is inherently a good thing. Of course, not all ambition…