How is God’s power at work in human weakness? What does it mean to say ‘True health is about being in right relationship with God?’ How do we affirm human worth and recognise the complexity of functioning? What is the connection between our inner and outer life? How do we distinguish between sickness and sin? What difference does a Christian community make? And how can God’s compassion and care be expressed in the midst of difficulty?
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Mental health and the Pastor – with Keith and Sarah Condie
On the Giving of Gifts – Jocelyn Loane
Back in the 90s the book The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman came out. The ideas in that book are something I still hear people talk about today. The premise is that people express and receive love in five key different ways. They include words of affirmation, quality time, receiving gifts, acts of service and physical touch. I remember first reading this list and being a little bit repulsed by the receiving gifts one. It seemed to me such a selfish, materially focused way of wanting to be loved. Yet as I read the book and reflected on the ways that I have most felt loved, I was shocked to discover that receiving gifts actually was my primary love language. Yikes!
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New Emu Music Christmas song
Jesus is His Name – Emu Music
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Remembering Chappo with affection and thanksgiving
Ten years ago today, on 16 November 2012, John Chapman (‘Chappo’) was called home.
Not many are blessed with the gifts of evangelism and preaching that Chappo had – but all Christians are blessed to have the same saving message to share.
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The day I almost resigned – Dominic Steele
Sydney Anglican Pastor and Moore College Alumnus Dominic Steele has just notched up twenty years as senior pastor of Village Church in Annandale, Sydney. But it hasn’t always been plain sailing. In this address on 2 Timothy 2, Dominic shares about the things that went wrong and the mistakes he made.
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Moore College welcomes new Dean of Women
Last Thursday, at its final meeting for the year, the Moore College Governing Board approved the Principal’s nomination of the Reverend Susan An to become a member of the College faculty, serving as its Dean of Women. Her nomination came after much prayer and an extensive series of interviews of a field of very strong candidates.
Susan is a graduate of Macquarie University and Moore College and is currently the Assistant Pastor (Maturity & Women) at The Bridge Church in Kirribilli, Neutral Bay and Macquarie Park. Susan has previously served in Anglican churches at Neutral Bay, Strathfield and Enfield, Peakhurst and St Ives. She has taught the Moore College PTC and been a tutor in our online Diploma of Biblical Theology.
“I am delighted that Susan will be joining us in this role”, said College Principal, Dr Mark Thompson. “Susan is very highly regarded by those among whom she has served and has exercised a significant ministry in pastoral care, training, and recruiting people for ministry in the years since leaving College. Her background, experience and gifts make her ideally suited to be the next Dean of Women. We thank God for his kindness in providing us with Susan.”
Jane Tooher, Director of the College’s Priscilla and Aquila Centre, commented, “It is exciting that Susan has accepted the invitation to join the faculty, and I am confident that she will be a blessing to the college in numerous ways. She is a godly woman who has a good theological mind, a deep pastoral heart, and is an excellent team player.”
Susan will join us for the beginning of the 2023 Academic Year.
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