The word that summarises my reading in 2025 is ‘history’. Lots of books were either written, set in, or about the past. I’ve highlighted some of my memorable ones of 2025—including one exception to this reading theme—and my reading intentions for 2026.
I wanted books that taught children about the wonder of God without belittling God or them. Books that acknowledged the child’s stage of development, their sense of fun and personality, while also inviting them into a genuine life of faith.
Here are my ten favourite books from this year. There wasn’t a theme that emerged this year. It’s more of an eclectic mix of theology, psychology, science, apologetics, social commentary, and ancient Church Fathers.
Most people in my local area have a very limited knowledge of the Bible. There’s the odd occasion where someone hears the gospel and believes within a few weeks, but most people will take months if not years. I am in it for the long haul.
I have been ministered to by so many good books, whether sacred or secular. My imaginative world has been shaped by great books. I write because I know how blessed I’ve been by writers, so I want to be that blessing.
As a mother of three, each of the songs on on Tenielle Neda’s forthcoming album were written in the everyday moments of life and motherhood. “The Lord is My Shepherd”...
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From ‘The Trinty and Ministry: Loving and Serving the Triune God’ TGCA Victoria event on 21st August 2025 at Cross Culture Church Melbourne.
From 'The Trinty and Ministry: Loving and Serving the Triune God' TGCA Victoria event on 21st August 2025.
Julius Kim, TGCA Victoria
Julius Kim, TGCA Victoria
Part of a 2021 national campaign encouraging people to explore the historical evidence for Jesus Christ.
From a series of videos, originally released on our Facebook page in 2020, where Christians enjoy conversation with one another—discussing life and faith during COVID-19.
From a series of videos, originally released on our Facebook page in 2020, where Christians enjoy conversation with one another—discussing life and faith during COVID-19.
The word that summarises my reading in 2025 is ‘history’. Lots of books were either written, set in, or about the past. I’ve highlighted some of my memorable ones of 2025—including one exception to this reading theme—and my reading intentions for 2026.
Cultivating an appreciation for good writing is important for leaders. You should also explicitly affirm a diversity of word gifts and value culture-making. Don’t deny the urgency of gospel ministry but do make clear that all kinds of work are can be done ‘as to the Lord’.
Today’s church is cowardly and paralysed by inaction. It no longer puts emphasis on communities. It fails to connect with people gathered in the public square of social media. So believes Australian newspaper journalist and public intellectual Greg Sheridan, who pulls no punches in his latest book: How Christians Can Succeed Today: Reclaiming the Genius of the Early Church.
Acts describes the inclusion of the Gentiles in God’s ultimate people, the church. That church starts with—and is initially made up almost exclusively of—Jews. Acts is at pains to show that the means by which God will reach the Gentiles is by first restoring a remnant of his covenant people.
I wanted books that taught children about the wonder of God without belittling God or them. Books that acknowledged the child’s stage of development, their sense of fun and personality, while also inviting them into a genuine life of faith.
Most people in my local area have a very limited knowledge of the Bible. There’s the odd occasion where someone hears the gospel and believes within a few weeks, but most people will take months if not years. I am in it for the long haul.
Here are my ten favourite books from this year. There wasn’t a theme that emerged this year. It’s more of an eclectic mix of theology, psychology, science, apologetics, social commentary, and ancient Church Fathers.
