Pluralism has been a source of tension for God’s people for thousands of years. And so, in 2021, how should we engage with a society where pluralism is rife?
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The age-old problem of pluralism
Stories from Moore College Mission 2021: learning and partnership
Mission has always been part of the makeup of Moore College, as it provides students with different models of the theory and practice of mission, in a variety of contexts.
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A New Church Plant in Parramatta
A new congregation is coming to Parramatta in May.
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Unprecedented Times
About 10 years ago I was in the north of Nigeria, in a region dominated by the Islamic group, Boko Haram.
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Maitland Mission 2021 Day 8
Our last day was met with emotion and encouragement as we farewelled brothers and sisters who we got to know briefly, but richly. Our team headed to the 8:30 am with Matt preaching on Trusting in the Goodness of God from a hard passage in Exodus 11 to 12:28. Some of us helped out with the kids, while others got to know the members of MEC better. It was only a week ago that this community was unknown to us, but after only seven days it had become like a home away from home. Being united in the Gospel and spurred on to glorify God together had brought us together. Andrew preached at 10:30 am on the same passage and with a similar message on following and sharing the God who saves us.
The team then split off to have a final lunch with our hosts who so generously showed authentic Maitland hospitality. We reconvened at the Burgess’ home, our homely headquarters for the week and Roger shared more nuggets of wisdom about ministry, marriage and a bit more information about the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches (FIEC). Roger was an open book to our many questions and we were greatly encouraged by the stories and insights he gave. 5 pm evening church was our last session for the week with Andrew preaching again. It was wonderful to sing along with the saints of Maitland who we now call friends.
The stereotypical post-Mission Maccas was had by some of the team as we drove back to Sydney encouraged by what God is doing in Maitland, through Roger and Carolyn at Maitland Evangelical Church. Memories of helicopter rides, beautiful testimonies, country air and the warmth of our brothers and sisters in Maitland will always be with us as we continue to know Christ and make Him known.
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ENC Mission 2021 Day 8
Everywhere – All Partner Churches
Praise God for sustaining us during a busy week of mission. It was a joy to return to our various partner churches and join their Sunday services, with Tony and Tim A preaching at Berkeley and Eric preaching at Chester Hill, plus some of the gang leading a skit for kids at a Chester Hill church picnic.
Pray that God will grow the seeds that have been sown as we’ve shared the gospel with people of all ages and walks of life this week.
Give thanks for the fun and laughs our team has had together, and for the joy, it has been to partner with these churches. We have been hugely challenged as we’ve reflected on different models of ministry and this week has opened our eyes to the different ways churches can do evangelism to reach their community.
Please pray we’ll take the principles that we’ve learnt with us wherever we end up serving. But for now, it’s time to rest and recover from a busy week!
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