It’s probably not a smart idea to talk about the sometimes sensitive relationship between churches and ‘parachurch’ organisations.
In fact, to do so might lead me to shoot myself in the foot, given that I work for such an organisation.
However, in a ‘courageous’ move (potentially in the tradition of ‘Yes Minister’), I boldly step where wise angels wouldn’t dare tread.
In my latest column at sydneyanglicans.net read about why I think it’s better to call our ‘parachurches’ by the name ‘hupochurch’.
I just hope I got my Greek right, or I’ll look like a real idiot.
Follow the link, have a read, and leave your thoughts in the comments section.
Visiting three McNeill Sacred Spaces reminded me of the significance of buildings to the Christian life.
Read my thoughts and reflections in my weekly blog at sydneyanglicans.net.
In Patrick Lencioni’s book ‘The Three Signs of a Miserable Job’ he states that the inability to measure results is one of the three key causes of job dissatisfaction. The problem for ministers is that most of the important results of our ministry are immeasurable.
Read my thoughts and readers’ comments in my weekly blog at sydneyanglicans.net.
When a person speaks about his or her success in ministry, the response from others is often lukewarm. Perhaps it’s a Christian version of the so-called ‘Tall Poppy Syndrome’, in which Aussies habitually cut down high achievers to the median level of mediocrity. But is this a Christian response?
Read my answer in my article at sydneyanglicans.net.
Have you ever been involved in creating a mission or purpose statement for a Christian group? If you have, then you will know the challenge in trying to generate a sentiment that is broad enough to include every possible activity of the organisation, and yet narrow enough to help define the core passion.
Read my conclusions in my article at sydneyanglicans.net.
Jodie McNeill lives in Sydney, Australia, and is the Executive Director of 
