How to Choose a New Church
Remember: churches are lifeboats. Every week you’re swimming between them trying to work out which one to climb into is a week you’re not helping anyone.
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Remember: churches are lifeboats. Every week you’re swimming between them trying to work out which one to climb into is a week you’re not helping anyone.
Good books are a valuable investment. They stimulate our thinking, deepen our understanding, broaden our perspective, and strengthen our discernment.
But then God said, ‘Let there be light’, and in a blazing surge of might he made the world, in all its glory and set the stage for all our story.
I once heard the national director of the Ministry Training Strategy (MTS) Ben Pfahlert call for people to write on their year in evangelism. I have decided to take up Ben’s challenge, and rather than submitting another ‘My Year in Books’ article to TGCA, to instead share my year in evangelism.
Here are my five definitive (tongue-in-cheek) reasons why Die Hard is not only a Christmas film, but also a thinly-veiled Christian allegory that explains the whole point of Christmas and the gospel.
Richard Chin, a TGCA Council member, reflects on the progress and future of the MEET JESUS campaign, used in churches and at universities during 2024
Richard Chin, who is also a TGCA Council member reflects on the progress and future of the MEET JESUS campaign, used in churches and at universities during 2024
At this time of year, one topic of conversation keeps popping up again and again amongst parents. How does your family celebrate Christmas? Elf on the shelf? Advent activities and...
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.
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 old saying is ‘A rising tide lifts all boats.’ But could the spark of storytelling, and celebrating faith increase evangelism in churches and on university campuses everywhere?
Remember: churches are lifeboats. Every week you’re swimming between them trying to work out which one to climb into is a week you’re not helping anyone.
How could this be? This is not the great Australian dream! Rich men and women are not sad, are they? I’ve seen them: their families are shiny, happy, healthy and beautiful.
That’s the beauty of this little book, because it doesn’t start with us. It starts with God. In his brief journey through biblical principles and passages, Smith shows us how to imitate God as cheerful givers.
Financial giving often gets relegated to an awkward upfront announcement, but it ought to energise and excite us.
There’s an old saying that “books don’t change people, sentences do”. So I thought I’d offer some words that challenged—and yes, changed—my heart and mind in 2024.
The Horse and His Boy paints a compelling picture of doubt and hope, and a faith that is ultimately rewarded.
Good books are a valuable investment. They stimulate our thinking, deepen our understanding, broaden our perspective, and strengthen our discernment.
