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Having been recently inducted as the new minister—technically, ‘teaching elder’—of a Presbyterian congregation in Tasmania, I have been reflecting upon the meaning of the actions of the Presbytery in setting […]
God moves in a mysterious way,/ His wonders to perform. So begins one of the finest hymns in the English language. It was penned by one of the most depressed men […]
In various ways the state governments around Australia will continue to impose limitations on church meetings as part of their response to the pandemic. Exactly what they will be, how […]
My name is Sally Trethewey, and I’ve been the Presbyterian Chaplain at the Cancer and Haematology Ward at the Royal Hobart Hospital since 2019. This is a strategic ward for […]
This is a further instalment in a series on the vows of Presbyterian ministers and elders. For the earlier articles see https://ap.org.au/category/ministry/ No creed but the Bible? You may have heard […]
We do not use the word ‘vocation’ much anymore. We may talk about ‘vocational training’ or ‘vocational education’. Yet, what does that mean? For the most part we use vocation […]
After serving in Armidale Anglican Diocese for 23 years, why would my wife Jo, and I, accept an invitation to plant another Anglican church in Tamworth? Aren’t there enough churches […]
Why Preach Lament? Lament is common in the bible. We see lament in the Psalms, Job, Jeremiah, and even the New Testament (for example in Acts 20:22-30, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10, and […]
When the United States formally withdraws from Afghanistan on September 11, 2021—yes, on the 20th anniversary of al-Qa’ida’s terrorist attacks on the US—the country will immediately fall back under the control […]
The worldwide pandemic that is COVID-19 has devastated entire countries and their economies. Even in Australia, where we have so far—at least in comparison to the rest of the world—escaped […]
(An open letter to my brothers and sisters in Christ) Dear brothers and sisters, As you will know from experience, the last two years have been turbulent times. From the […]
The issue of mandatory vaccination—especially in relation to COVID-19—is causing significant division within the broader community and specifically the church. Already the Australian government has made it compulsory for people […]
We take promises Day by day we make promises. Many of these are at the level of ordinary commitments to ordinary things such as “Sure, I’ll collect the kids from […]
For many, Deuteronomy is a closed book. Assuming that it is directed to the Israelites, countless Christians have too long missed its vital message. Perhaps even more tragic is the […]