Peter Orr says there is a crisis among pastors. He says a fight is on for our hearts, ministry and joy.
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The war zone of the Pastor’s Heart – with Peter Orr
Mental health and the Pastor – with Keith and Sarah Condie
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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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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