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CMS Australia: ‘Muslims need the grace of God’
05/01/09 | Joseph Smith
Mission amongst Muslim peoples is one of five strategic areas of ministry that CMS Australia is emphasising in Vision 2012. This Vision outlines the blueprint for how CMS will do mission over the next five years. As thousands gather for CMS Summer School in Katoomba this week, CMS Federal Secretary John Thew is highlighting the importance of mission in Muslim areas and hoping to see CMS have at least 65 workers in the Muslim world by 2012 – an increase of 50 within the next four years.
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Driscoll dominates news for 2008
29/12/08 | Jeremy Halcrow
Without a shadow of doubt Seattle-based church planter Mark Driscoll was the most newsworthy person of the year…
Without a shadow of doubt Seattle-based church planter Mark Driscoll was the most newsworthy person of the year…
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Carols a cracker for Christmas connections
22/12/08 | Natasha Percy
Carols may be a traditional event for a church to run, but through different measures of innovation, these events…
Carols may be a traditional event for a church to run, but through different measures of innovation, these events…
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Pray, Collect, Connect, Expect
15/12/08 | AMS Staff
This year, 150 Sydney Anglican parishes have taken part in Anglicare’s Toys ‘n’ Tucker appeal, touring their…
This year, 150 Sydney Anglican parishes have taken part in Anglicare’s Toys ‘n’ Tucker appeal, touring their…
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Grahams confront end of golden era
08/12/08 | Jeremy Halcrow
Next May marks the 50th anniversary of Graham’s 1959 Australian crusades – undoubtedly the only bona fide religious…
Next May marks the 50th anniversary of Graham’s 1959 Australian crusades – undoubtedly the only bona fide religious…
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Waiting for a Christmas invite
01/12/08 | Jeremy Halcrow
What do non-Christians really think of Christmas? This week Sydneyanglicans.net reports that many Aussies want…
What do non-Christians really think of Christmas? This week Sydneyanglicans.net reports that many Aussies want…
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Who is your neighbour?
22/11/08 | Natasha Percy
Around 100 people gathered on Saturday for Neighbours and Friends’ first celebration picnic. The ministry to…
Around 100 people gathered on Saturday for Neighbours and Friends’ first celebration picnic. The ministry to…
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Men meat the challenge
17/11/08 | Joseph Smith
St Augustine’s, Neutral Bay parishioner Mark Edmonds always knew that steak came from a cow, but other than that,…
St Augustine’s, Neutral Bay parishioner Mark Edmonds always knew that steak came from a cow, but other than that,…
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Bible students campaign for mums and bubs
10/11/08 | Joseph Smith
On December 8 every Australian family that receives ‘Family Tax Benefit A’ will be given $1000 per child in…
On December 8 every Australian family that receives ‘Family Tax Benefit A’ will be given $1000 per child in…
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New model for women a work in progress
03/11/08 | Natasha Percy
For the first time, Moore College is now fully co-ed, with a new integrated learning structure on the cards for…
For the first time, Moore College is now fully co-ed, with a new integrated learning structure on the cards for…
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Is Government set to remap religion in Australia?
26/10/08 | Jeremy Halcrow
Will the Australian government enact anti-proselytism laws and ban criticism of other belief systems on the grounds…
Will the Australian government enact anti-proselytism laws and ban criticism of other belief systems on the grounds…
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Update: Sydney supports GAFCON
20/10/08 | Natasha Percy
This week, Sydney’s Synod has voted overwhelmingly to endorse the Jerusalem Declaration, a statement unanimously…
This week, Sydney’s Synod has voted overwhelmingly to endorse the Jerusalem Declaration, a statement unanimously…
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Jensen’s challenge: be your local community expert
13/10/08 | Natasha Percy
In his presidential address for 2008, Archbishop Peter Jensen has challenged Sydney Anglicans to develop an 'expert'…
In his presidential address for 2008, Archbishop Peter Jensen has challenged Sydney Anglicans to develop an 'expert'…
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Statistical heavy lifting for Connect09
06/10/08 | Russell Powell
This week Sydneyanglicans.net investigates several parishes on the leading edge of the Mission and comes up with…
This week Sydneyanglicans.net investigates several parishes on the leading edge of the Mission and comes up with…
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Driscoll’s 18-point critique: Sydney responds
29/09/08 | Jeremy Halcrow
Earlier this month American mega-church pastor Mark Driscoll delivered a stinging 18 point critique of evangelicalism…
Earlier this month American mega-church pastor Mark Driscoll delivered a stinging 18 point critique of evangelicalism…
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God debate: Just the facts
22/09/08 | Joseph Smith
The rise of new atheism shows no signs of stopping as proponents of the movement continue to write articles and…
The rise of new atheism shows no signs of stopping as proponents of the movement continue to write articles and…
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E-learning educates at a distance
15/09/08 | Angela Williams
Distance education is revolutionising the way Sydney Diocese is training Christians in ministry. Locally, six years…
Distance education is revolutionising the way Sydney Diocese is training Christians in ministry. Locally, six years…
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Public education: Have we dropped the ball?
08/09/08 | Jeremy Halcrow
With middle-class Christians increasingly adopting their choice of a private religious education, secularists are…
With middle-class Christians increasingly adopting their choice of a private religious education, secularists are…
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Help! I doorknocked a Mormon
01/09/08 | Natasha Percy
As the team behind Connect09 launches the new Just Start Talking resource this week to assist Christians with their…
As the team behind Connect09 launches the new Just Start Talking resource this week to assist Christians with their…
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