July, 2022 - Australian Church Record

Stand your ground (Ephesians 6:10–13)

July 28, 2022July 28, 2022 by Lionel Windsor

In the modern materialistic Western world, it’s easy to ignore the spiritual realities of life. There are just so many things to get on with and worry about: relationships, health, family, work, leisure, career, reputation, and so on. With…

Christian Living Ministry

Some Thoughts on The Radius of Effort and Ministry

July 21, 2022July 21, 2022 by Brooke Hazelgrove

Consider where you live, and where you work. Or study. A place of significance that you visit frequently. How long does it take to get there, using your standard method of travel?The Radius of EffortWhen I was in Newcastle, travel time varied…

Christian Living

It’s OK to be ambitious? Yeah … nah.

July 14, 2022July 14, 2022 by Lionel Windsor

‘It’s OK to be ambitious.’ Have you heard Christians say this? Have you said it yourself? This is the idea: Ambition—a desire to achieve a vision, to strive for excellence and great goals—is inherently a good thing. Of course, not all ambition…

Ministry

Happy 142nd birthday, ACR!

July 12, 2022July 12, 2022 by ACR Team

On the first of July, 1880 the ACR began. Its name back then was ‘The Church of England Record’. Its very first article explains its object and purpose – and it’s remarkable that (1880s language conventions notwithstanding) it’s still the ‘vibe’…

Christian Living

Evangelism Through Making Christianity Strange

July 7, 2022July 7, 2022 by Andrew Moody

The World Next Door by Rory Shiner and Peter OrrIs secularism all bad? Does it always have to mean an increasing hostility to Christianity and resistance to the gospel?Maybe not. One possibility is that it might be (at least partly) a blessing…

Christian Living

Telling the truth (Ephesians 4:25)

July 5, 2022July 5, 2022 by Lionel Windsor

Truth is becoming an increasingly rare commodity in our world. Former US President Barack Obama certainly thinks so. In a speech in July 2018 celebrating Nelson Mandela’s 100th birthday, Obama took the opportunity to warn against a…