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Politically correct? Calling on people to praise God

November 11, 2019November 11, 2019 by Mike Leite

It’s not arrogant to call on all people to praise God. In our modern Western world of the ‘politically correct’, for a person to show confidence in almost any ‘truth’ is seen and perceived as arrogant. It’s the era of ‘post-truth’ (the word of the…

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ACR JournalMinistry

Thank God for ordinary pastors

November 7, 2019November 5, 2019 by Mark Earngey

The noble task of the ordinary Christian minister is essential for the future health of the churches which make up the Anglican Diocese of Sydney. Yet challenges to the ordinary Christian ministry abound! The world around us seems to be spinning…

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Christian Living

The test that matters (Ephesians 5:10)

November 5, 2019November 5, 2019 by Lionel Windsor

We live in a world full of tests, examinations, and measurements. The testing starts from an early age. Even before babies are born, we use ultrasounds and other tests to check that everything is OK with the little human being in there, who is about…

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Doctrine

“Difficult people” and the resurrection

October 30, 2019October 30, 2019 by Mike Leite

Recently I was struck afresh by the great joy we’ll experience when the children of God are revealed, and our bodies are redeemed (Rom 8:18-25). I was struck in particular while praying for a brother with an intellectual disability. It wasn’t…

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Ministry

What future has the Anglican Church of Australia?

October 28, 2019October 29, 2019 by David Ould

There can now be no doubt that the Anglican Church of Australia is headed towards a crisis moment. Some might argue it has been a long time coming but recent events have catalyzed the sense that we are rapidly arriving at a moment of decision. So…

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Complementarianism

“Who Am I?” A Sydney Anglican Female Perspective

October 28, 2019October 28, 2019 by Dani Treweek

First published on smh.com.au but expanded and published here by permission. My favourite moment of my favourite musical comes when Les Miserable’s protagonist breaks into his moment of existential crisis. “Who am I?”, he lyrically wails. …

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Ministry

Why would you?

October 23, 2019October 23, 2019 by ACR Team

Moore College Overseas Alumni: An interview with Chris Townsend Chris, thank you for taking some time out to chat to us. Can you tell us about the state of the church in your country? I come from two countries, England and Indonesia. I grew up in…

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