Category: sydneyanglicans.net


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.

In the great tradition of tabloid journalism, I thought I’d put a provocative title to this blog to catch people’s attention.

In truth, I’m actually thrilled to say that Graham Stanton has agreed to join the team of resident bloggers at sydneyanglicans.net.

Graham and I will share the Tuesday slot, with some guest writers from time to time, as we seek to keep raising the profile of youth and children’s ministry in the Anglican Diocese of Sydney, and to work at strengthening all of us involved in this vital work.

Graham’s first piece is lots of fun, with some interesting observations and comments about the nature of blogging and bloggers.

Check it out at www.sydneyanglicans.net/ministry/modernministry/hi_im_new_here/

I experienced one of the greatest blessings of my youth ministry last week, twenty years after I started leading my first youth Bible study.

Read my latest Sydney Anglicans article at http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/ministry/modernministry/the_surprise_blessings_of_ministry/ to find out why Jesus was so right when he said that it is more blessed to give than receive.

There are few times when I pray with my eyes open. You’ll be pleased to know that driving is one of them.

Yet, last year I prayed with my eyes open in a totally different context.

Read why and how in my latest blog at sydneyanglicans.net and join in the discussion.

In today’s sydneyanglicans.net I have posted an article about the motivations that drive people to minister.

It seeks to answer the question, “how do you reward your staff?”, especially when the world of not-for-profit ministry has far less carrots than the secular world, and wouldn’t want to use many of those carrots anyway.

Read the full article at http://www.sydneyanglicans.net/ministry/modernministry/what_motivates_you_in_ministry/