While most parishes are now running face-to-face services, a lack of a few familiar faces tells us that attending in person is still a bridge too far for some.
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The people who haven’t come back to Church
Three ways to keep recruiting for ministry
There’s a collective call in Sydney churches to see more people step into ministry. Multiple churches waiting for senior ministers to lead them indicate that the harvest is plenty but the workers are few.
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A spiritual health check for your church
Gafcon’s Theological Education Network
Locating Singleness in Genesis 2
Genesis 2 is about marriage, right? Well yes – in part. But it’s not just about marriage. I wonder if we could even say it’s not primarily about marriage. In fact, I would argue that if a single person comes to God’s word looking for truth and hope, they really can’t go past Genesis 2. It’s a passage very much for them – whether or not they ever get married. Let me explain.
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The Minister Drought: A Millennial’s Perspective – Angus Martin
I have really appreciated all the discussion under the catchphrase ‘the minister drought.’ The Pastor’s Heart along with others continue to have robust conversations with some great thinkers about the challenges facing Sydney Diocese. Getting sharp in our ministry thinking in conversation with experienced pastors is always a great thing to be involved in.
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