A Dark Day in Britain

Posted on March 20, 2026 
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In his latest The Briefing broadcast (19 March 2026), Dr Albert Mohler laments the “very dark day” in Britain as the House of Lords advances legislation to allow abortion up to birth.

– Watch or listen here.

Prayers requested for the Bathurst Bishop’s Election Board

Posted on March 19, 2026 
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Bishop of Bathurst Mark Calder – as foreshadowed late last year – will be retiring from that role in six months,

Today he submitted his letter of resignation, effective 19 September 2026, to the Metropolitan, Archbishop Kanishka Raffel.

He also wrote to members of the Diocese,

“This marks the beginning of an important time for the Diocese. Please pray for the Bishop’s Election Board as their work now begins in earnest.

Clergy: Andrew Thornhill (Chair), Tim St Quintin, Phil Howes, Andy Martin, James Boardman, Bob Cameron.

Lay people: Jane Francis, Mark Galbraith, Ray Haigh, Lisa Milton, Sandy White, Eliot Harper.

It has been a great joy and privilege to serve as your Bishop. I will continue in this role over the coming six months and would value your prayers that this may be a time of wise preparation for the next chapter in the life of the Diocese.

Thank you for your support and encouragement over these years.”

– As he requests, please continue to pray for Bishop Calder in these next six months, for continued strength and encouragement and wisdom – for the Bishop’s Election Board and all involved in one way or another in choosing the next Bishop of Bathurst.

Pray that the Lord will be glorified in all this, that the churches of the Bathurst Diocese will be strengthened, and that many in the region will come to know Christ in the days and years ahead.

The Link – from Armidale Diocese – Autumn 2026

Posted on March 19, 2026 
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The Link magazine from the Diocese of Armidale for Autumn 2026 is now up on their website.

Download a copy (direct link to PDF file) for your edification and as fuel for your prayers.

The Glory of Jesus Is the Evangelism Gospel Pump

Posted on March 19, 2026 
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“One humid top-end wet season, we set up a pool with a pool pump to keep the water circulating. It was meant to gush water into our pool, but the pump drastically under-functioned, operating at about fifteen percent.

Imagine our evangelism like a pool pump. The gospel should be  gushing out of us, but sometimes (often!) our gospel pump is under-functioning. We might lack enthusiasm or be hindered by fear. The pump needs a fix-it job.

What is going on in your heart and mind as you think about evangelism? How do we fix our gospel pump? To have the gospel steadily and regularly gushing through us, we need our heart to be filled with the glory of Jesus. …”

– Daniel Faricy, formerly Rector of St. James’ Kununurra (picture), and now the Dean of St. Paul’s Cathedral Rockhampton, reminds us of why we want to share the gospel.

At The Gospel Coalition Australia.

Explainer: Anglican re-ordering and Gafcon in Abuja

Posted on March 18, 2026 
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From SydneyAnglicans.net, a very helpful article to read and share –

“In early March 2026, headlines lit up around the world about the re-ordering of what’s known as the Anglican Communion – the grouping of Anglican churches around the world which emerged from the English missionary efforts of the 18th and 19th centuries and later.

The Global Anglican Future Conference, which has drawn together the majority of the largest churches in the communion, held a meeting in Abuja, Nigeria.

Here are the answers to some key questions …”

These are the questions asked and answered –

What happened in Abuja?

What are the issues?

What does this mean for my local parish?

I’m concerned about talk of schism and division – why can’t we all just get along?

What happens to the Archbishop of Canterbury?

What does this mean for Sydney Anglicans and the Archbishop of Canterbury?

What does this mean for Sydney Anglicans and the Anglican Church of Australia?

– Read it all here.

The Global Anglican Communion, Abuja and the Australian Anglican Church — with Archbishop Kanishka Raffel

Posted on March 18, 2026 
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From The Pastor’s Heart –

“What does the reordering of the Anglican Communion actually mean for Christians in the Australian Church?

Archbishop of Sydney Kanishka Raffel on what it means for Anglican churches, clergy and church members in Australia.

We explore what ‘principled disengagement’ from the Canterbury Instruments will mean for Australian leaders and other Global Anglican Communion leaders.

Plus an update on implementing the Sydney Diocean goal of seeing five percent saved through conversion growth each year.

And Archbishop Raffel responds to criticism over his comments on Pauline Hanson, ‘We must reject hateful words and threats of violence.’”

– Watch or listen here.

Paul Ehrlich — Author of “The Population Bomb” and Prophet of the Culture of Death

Posted on March 17, 2026 
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You may have heard that Paul Ehrlich, author of the influential 1968 book, “The Population Bomb” has died at the age of 93.

In his The Briefing broadcast for today, Tuesday 17 March 2026, Albert Mohler remembers Paul Ehrlich and the dark influence of his ideology.

Islam in the Public Square

Posted on March 17, 2026 
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From AP, the Australian Presbyterian online journal –

“I have been engaging publicly with Islam for over 30 years and have a noticed a recent change in the way it is discussed in public. The Bondi shooting, the war with Iran, and the ISIS brides have changed public discourse.

Up until recently, a Muslim could commit an act of violence against a non-Muslim, say it was done in the name of Islam, and quote from the Qur’an for justification; but most Western leaders and media would respond by saying it had nothing to do with the religion and that Islam is a religion of peace. I hear this response a lot less often, if at all, now. …”

– Sam Green looks at possible responses to a growing knowledge of Islam in the West, and urges Christians to respond in a Christian way, “because we have experienced the love of God for his enemies ourselves”.

Image: Sam Green on The Pastor’s Heart in September 2024.

See also Sam Green — Engaging with Islam – December 2024.

Christian Identity

Posted on March 17, 2026 
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From Phillip Jensen –

“Today as we proceed through 1 Corinthians 3, we think of the pressing problem for modern Western culture: that of identity.

Apparently, many people struggle with the questions, ‘Who am I?’ or ‘What am I?’. This chapter answers these questions for Christians.”

– Listen at Two Ways News.

Helping kids engage with the Epistles

Posted on March 15, 2026 
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From Tara Sing at SydneyAnglicans.net –

“When the Rev Matt Dodd, from Lakemba, noticed the lack of material as he was looking for resources for his kids’ ministry, he decided to do something about it. With a genuine desire to open the Scriptures for kids, he produced the new series God’s Very Special Letters.

Partnering with illustrator Thom Bransdon from St Mark’s, Sadleir, the duo have translated the epistles into language that children would use in the school playground, and have brought them to life with vivid drawings of the early church. …”

– Read all about it here.

And a link to an earlier story at The Australian Church Record – and do watch the promotional video.

The production quality is top class.

The first three books (just released) are on sale currently at The Wandering Bookseller.

Knowing your place – Acts 7:1-19

Posted on March 14, 2026 
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Moore College’s Lionel Windsor spoke at College Community Chapel on Tuesday morning.

He spoke from Acts 7:1-19 – God’s chosen place – Stephen’s speech. An encouraging reminder of the key importance of Biblical Theology.

– Watch here.

Michael Youssef on the Left-Islamist alliance

Posted on March 14, 2026 
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From John Sandeman at The Other Cheek –

“Egyptian-born Michael Youssef is possibly the Moore College graduate with the widest global reach. He heads Leading The Way, which has a focus on reaching Muslims in the Middle East for Christ. He is concerned about Islamist influence in the West.

Youssef is in Sydney for a short visit and spoke to The Other Cheek. …”

– Read it here.

Image: Michael Youssef on The Pastor’s Heart in 2022.

An Enduring Legacy: William Tyndale’s Life Translation and Legacy

Posted on March 14, 2026 
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The latest video from Tyndale House, Cambridge –

“In this series we are exploring William Tyndale’s life, Bible translation and legacy, including interviews experts in the sixteenth century. In this episode, we discuss Tyndale’s legacy and ask how William Tyndale impacted theology, Bible translation and our understanding of the Reformation over the last 500 years.”

– See the latest instalment here.

A video report on the Global Anglican Communion to play in church on Sunday

Posted on March 13, 2026 
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From The Pastor’s Heart, here’s a video report on the Global Anglican Communion you could play in church on Sunday – with a bit of explanation beforehand as to what it’s all about.

– Watch here.

Watching a heart soften

Posted on March 13, 2026 
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From The Australian Church Record:

“Emma came to our church three weeks before the end of the student year. She lived across the country and was about to return home for the Christmas holidays. She told me she was a philosophy student and that she had grown up in an atheist home—which is unusual for the middle class in South Africa. This was her first time ever in church.

When I asked her why she had come, she didn’t really know. She said it just felt right. But I knew. It was the beginning of something wonderful the Lord was doing in her life.…”

– Grant Relief shares this encouragement from South Africa.

Photo: Grant and Lillibet Retief serve at Christ Church Stellenbosch.

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