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Local evangelism and global mission: Maintaining focus on the ends of the earth

May 21, 2024May 21, 2024 by Scott Millar

I remember the moment clearly. For several years my wife and I had been weighing up the prospect of vocational ministry. I loved opening the Bible with people and helping them to know Jesus better, but I felt inadequate for the task of pastoral…

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ACR Journal Christian Living Evangelism

Mission in the 21st century: When it’s for God’s glory…and when it isn’t

May 15, 2024May 22, 2024 by David Williams

My wife Rachel and I recently visited some CMS missionaries in South-East Asia. We met the pastor of their church–a wonderful, godly man who had just returned from a mission trip himself. He had been working in western Kenya, helping equip churches…

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ACR Journal Church History Evangelism

Evangelism in Bathurst Diocese – Sharing Jesus for life

May 9, 2024May 22, 2024 by James Daymond

Through the goodness of God, combined with the kindness and service of his people, the Anglican Diocese of Bathurst has experienced renewal in recent years. Fresh vision, boldness, and a firm grip upon biblical preaching and teaching has spread…

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ACR Journal Christian Living Evangelism

Nurturing faith at school

May 7, 2024May 22, 2024 by Maree Jones

Bronwyn Windsor: How long have you been teaching Scripture (Special Religious Education)? Maree Jones: I began as a young uni student in the late 70s/early 80s in the Thirroul-Austinmer parish, so I taught at every little primary school from…

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ACR Journal Christian Living Evangelism

The agony and ecstasy of the church prayer meeting

May 3, 2024May 22, 2024 by Simon Manchester

Desperation Please forgive two brief and tiny anecdotes which are to remind you that God is completely on top of His gospel mission. I was once telling God in my prayers that the days of ‘leading people to Christ’ seemed to be fast disappearing…

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ACR Journal Doctrine Evangelism Ministry

How to get your church fired up for evangelism

April 30, 2024April 30, 2024 by Dave Jensen

Evangelism is tough. Of course, you know that already. Telling people about Jesus presents a series of challenges and difficulties for Christian people. Yet when it comes to evangelism, that’s not the most difficult thing. No, that title well…

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ACR Journal Christian Living Evangelism Ministry

A whirlwind interview with Rico Tice: on Chappo, the church and the gospel we preach

April 26, 2024May 22, 2024 by Micky Mantle

Rico Tice was until recently the Senior Minister for Evangelism at All Souls Langham Place in London where he served for nearly thirty years. From September 2023 he transitioned to working full time for the organisation that he founded, Christianity…

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