Moore College Vice Principal Simon Gillham to return to the Mission Field

“The Principal, Mark Thompson, announced today that Simon Gillham, the Vice Principal, and his wife Margie, have been accepted to serve again as missionaries with the Church Missionary Society from 2026.

Simon joined the Faculty in 2016 and was appointed Vice Principal in 2020. Before they returned to Moore, they had been serving in the Namibia Evangelical Theological Seminary. Prior to that, they had been involved in church planting in the Newcastle area. …”

– Read the news from the Moore College website.

Moore Matters Winter 2025

The latest edition of Moore Matters – Winter 2025 – is now available on the College website.

If you can’t find a printed copy at your church, be sure to download a digital version.

There’s a great deal of encouragement in this edition – much of it linked to the theme of Faith.

Celebrating Nicaea

From Moore College:

“Today Moore College celebrates the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, a landmark event in the history of the Christian church that reaffirmed the perfect equality in being, honour, and power, of God the Father and God the Son.

Though the Father and the Son are distinct persons in asymmetrical and non-reciprocal relationship (the Father is always the Father and the Son is always the Son, so they are not interchangeable), they are entirely and absolutely one in being.

This great truth has always been taught and held unequivocally at Moore College. There is only one true and living God, and the Son is as much God as the Father is (something that is true of the Holy Spirit as well). The creed formulated by the Council of Nicaea used one little Greek word to express this truth, homoousion, which in English becomes the phrase ‘of one being with’ or ‘of the same being as’. It also insisted repeatedly that the Son was ‘begotten not made’. …”

– Moore College Principal Dr. Mark Thompson reminds us of the significance of what was articulated at the Council of Nicaea.

The real Jesus: in more than one dimension

Moore College Principal Mark Thompson preached from John 2:12-22 in the College’s chapel yesterday (16 May 2025).

– Watch here.

Moore College Open Events May 2025

Here are several opportunities to investigate study at Moore College.

Details at the College website.

Veronica Hoyt’s hopes for the Priscilla and Aquila Centre at Moore College

“Dr Veronica Hoyt loves the ministry of Moore College’s Priscilla and Aquila Centre so much that, when she lived in New Zealand, she travelled to Sydney two years in a row for P&A Centre’s annual conference. So, it’s a delight for her to now become director of a place that focusses on encouraging the ministries of women, particularly as they partner with men in gospel work. …”

– Judy Adamson writes at Sydney Anglicans.net.

Theology in the Margins – Donald Robinson Library Lecture with Mark Earngey

A fascinating and fun Donald Robinson Library Lecture from Moore College a few weeks ago:

“In Theology in the Margins, Mark Earngey, Head of Church History, will be considering how the notes and drawings in the margins of the personal Bibles of the English Reformers can encourage us today to grow our understanding and outworking of God’s word.

Archbishop Thomas Cranmer’s prayer for the second Sunday in Advent asks God to help us read, mark, learn, and inwardly digest the holy Scriptures.

Christians today may be familiar with reading the Bible and learning from God’s Word. But what was the significance of physically marking God’s Word?

This lecture will illuminate how and why some of the English Reformers engaged with their own personal Bibles and will draw some conclusions for modern readers of the Bible who may want to learn from the models provided by our sixteenth-century forebears.”

– Watch and be encouraged.

Moore College Missions 2025

From Moore College:

“As the year begins students from all year groups in the Bachelor of Theology and Masters of Theology are preparing to go on mission together across Sydney, across Australia and overseas. We thank you for your prayers as the students and the receiving congregations plan for great opportunities of connection and sharing of God’s word.

The 2025 Moore Mission teams will be out in the field from 6 – 13 April.

To pray and keep up to date join the Moore Mission Missions Facebook and Instagram for regular prayer updates prior to and during mission. …”

– See the full list of teams here – and pray as the missions continue this week.

Photo from the team working with Cudgegong Valley Anglican Parish – from the Diocese of Bathurst Facebook page.

100 Ministry stories — Peter Jensen interviews Lloyd Bennett

From Moore Theological College:

“Former Archbishop of Sydney, Peter Jensen, sits down with Lloyd Bennett – pastor, chaplain, and Moore College graduate.

Lloyd shares how he came to know Christ, his journey into ministry, and the ways God used his time at Moore to shape a lifetime of faithful service. From classrooms to chaplaincy, his story is one of God’s grace and guidance every step of the way.”

– This is a most encouraging interview. Watch or listen here.

The reality of ministry – 2 Corinthians 4

Archie Poulos preached at Moore College’s chapel this morning.

From 2 Corinthians chapter 4, he spoke about The Reality of Ministry.

Watch here.

A first glance at the pastor’s heart – 2 Corinthians 1:1–22

Moore College Principal Dr Mark Thompson speaks from 2 Corinthians 1:1–22 at the start of the College academic year.

Watch here.

“100 Ministry Stories from Moore College” — Gavin Rosser

From Moore College:

“Gavin Rosser, along with his wife Megan and their family, serves with the Anglican Church in Amman, Jordan, through CMS.

After 17 years of ministry in Sydney, Gavin followed a long-held calling to minister in a region where Christ is less known. …”

– Moore College is continuing its “100 Ministry Stories” series – this time with Gavin Rosser.

Equipped to serve

Archie Poulos interviews Dave Morgan – at the Moore College website.

“Archie Poulos, Head of Ministry and Director for the Centre for Ministry Development at Moore Theological College, interviews Dave Morgan, Team Leader of Athletes in Action in the South Island of New Zealand, about his ministry journey since graduating from Moore College in 2005.

Dave talks a little bit about his experience of studying at Moore, having not previously completed a university degree; he explains how his training at Moore equipped him for serving at the University of New England in Armidale; he recalls what it was like to minister to the people of Christchurch in the aftermath of the 2010 and 2011 earthquakes; and he tells us about his current role and why he’s passionate about working with athletes.”

An interview with Veronica Hoyt

From The Australian Church Record:

“Last week, Dr Veronica Hoyt joined the faculty at Moore College, as Lecturer in Ministry and Director of the Priscilla and Aquila Centre.

Veronica has kindly spoken to the ACR to tell us about life before this new role, as well as her hopes for the forthcoming P&A conference.”

– Read it all here.

“100 Ministry Stories from Moore College” — Neil Flower

From Moore College:

“For Neil Flower, studying at Moore College was a formative experience, helping him to systematize and understand the Bible’s teaching about God, people, and life. Over the past 16 years of retirement, Neil has travelled across Australia—from Karratha to Lord Howe Island—serving in locum roles, leading evangelistic missions, and teaching the Bible. His passion for evangelism continues to drive him, finding no greater joy than seeing people commit their lives to Christ.

Neil encourages churches to pray for their ministers, that they would stay sharp in their mission to lead, disciple, and build up God’s people.”

– Moore College is continuing its “100 Ministry Stories” series – this time with Neil Flower.

Earlier, the College spoke with Daniel Faricy with BCA in Kununurra in the Diocese of North West Australia:

“Daniel Faricy and his family followed God’s call beyond Sydney to serve in the Diocese of North West Australia, ministering in Kununurra with Bush Church Aid. While they have seen great openness to the gospel, the transient nature of the town presents challenges in building long-term relationships. Yet, they remain committed to sharing Jesus and sending people on with a kingdom focus.

Daniel asks for prayer for wisdom in reaching the community and for their children to grow as strong disciples of Christ.”

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