100 Ministry Stories from Moore College — Dani Treweek

Moore College has published the latest video in its 100 Ministry Stories.

Veronica Hoyt, Director of the Priscilla & Aquila Centre, speaks with Dani Treweek.

Most encouraging.

– Watch here.

See also:

Singleness book wins Christian book of the year

The real meaning of singleness

100 Ministry Stories from Moore College — Grahame and Patty Scarratt

Moore College has published another video in its 100 Ministry Stories.

Peter Jensen speaks with Grahame and Patty Scarratt.

“From surveying in NSW to serving in Chile, Grahame and Patty Scarratt’s journey has been marked by a deep love for God’s word. What began at Moore College grew into decades of ministry across Latin America—most significantly the translation and teaching of the Preliminary Theological Certificate (PTC) and the beginnings of MOCLAM.

Through their work, countless pastors and church members gained access to solid biblical training in their own language, shaping the Anglican Church in Chile and beyond. Even after returning to Australia, the Scarratts continued publishing and supporting resources so that more people might know and teach the Scriptures.”

– Watch here. (And Grahame has a challenge for churches in Sydney.)

Related –

Preliminary Theological Certificate (PTC) from Moore College.

New Vice Principal of Moore College

Announcement from Moore Theological College –

“We are delighted to share that the Principal has appointed The Rev Dr Paul Grimmond as the next Vice Principal of Moore Theological College, commencing 1 January 2026.

Paul is a much-loved member of our College community, having joined the Faculty in 2017 as Dean of Students. Since then, he has taught in the Ministry Department and played a key role in the revamping of ministry courses with the development of the Intentional Ministry Reflection (IMR) program, and introduced a more intentional preaching program. Earlier this year, Paul stepped into the role of Head of the Ministry Department following the appointment of Mal York as Dean of Students.”

– Read it all here.

Photo: Paul and Cathy Grimmond with Moore College Principal Mark Thompson.

Honouring Dick Lucas – with Phillip and Peter Jensen

From The Pastor’s Heart –

“This week marks the 100th birthday of Dick Lucas, one of the most influential evangelical leaders of the 20th century. For nearly four decades as Rector of St Helen’s Bishopsgate in London, Dick shaped a generation of preachers and transformed a quiet city parish into a global centre of expository Bible ministry. The influence of his clear, fearless, and creative preaching continues to ripple out through pulpits around the world.

We’re joined by Peter Jensen (former Archbishop of Sydney and Principal of Moore College) and Phillip Jensen (founder of Two Ways Ministries, former Dean of Sydney Cathedral, and long-time leader of Campus Bible Study). Both were impacted by Dick’s ministry and friendship.

Dick Lucas was a trainer of preachers. He helped us see what could be done with city pulpits, and founded the Proclamation Trust and Cornhill Course.

Our focus is on learning from Evangelical History from a faithful, eccentric, humble servant of Christ.”

– Most encouraging. Watch or listen here.

New Head of Mission for Moore College

News from Moore Theological College:

“Moore College is pleased to announce that last night the Governing Board approved the Principal’s nomination of Mr Josh Apieczonek to join the Moore College Faculty as a lecturer in mission and Head of the Mission Department from January next year.

Josh is a graduate of the College who has worked at St Andrews Cathedral School and St Andrews Cathedral, before serving with CMS in France for the last ten years. Josh worked with the GBU as well as an elder in a local church, Croix Rousse Evangelical Church. …”

– Full announcement here.

Dick Lucas at 100: ‘Transforming preaching’

In the Lord’s providence, Dick Lucas turns 100 today.

At Evangelicals Now, Robin Sydserff shares the gratitude many feel for Dick and how the Lord has used him.

“This September will see Dick Lucas’ 100th birthday. As Director of The Proclamation Trust (PT), a ministry started by Dick in 1986, it is my privilege to write something to mark this milestone, though on behalf of countless others in the UK and around the world.

Dick eschews praise. He is a humble, godly man who has assiduously pointed away from himself to Jesus. A suggestion to call the new PT building at Elephant and Castle ‘Lucas House’ was quickly voted down. Instead ‘Proclamation House’ was chosen, reflecting the ministry, not the man. …

Dick’s open-handedness and collaborative spirit, extended beyond bringing Anglicans and Independents together in the UK to reach across the world. [including Australia!]”

– Read it here.

From Adrian Reynolds, FIEC Associate National Director –

How Dick Lucas Helped Me to be a Better Preacher.

And from St. Helen’s Bishopsgate –

“Wishing Dick Lucas a very happy 100 birthday today!

We are so grateful to the Lord for Dick’s many years of faithful gospel service both at St Helen’s and far beyond.

Dick’s talks are available on St Helen’s resource library or catch up on Dick’s recent Bible Matters interview with Leo and Tiff.”

Top photo from a 2014 St. Helen’s video.

John Barnett (1837-1905) an unremarkable but important life

“John Barnett (1837-1905) was born in Stepney, Middlesex, England, on 21 February 1837, the son of John Barnett (Senior) (1810-1858), Grocer and Sugar Refiner and Ann Eliza Winkworth (1807-1842).

In December 1859, John married Janet Gowanlock Smith (1840-1927) at Waverley, Sydney, and they were to have eight children, four of whom lived to adulthood.

John’s parents, together with his 6-year-old sister Elizabeth and his 3-year-old self, had emigrated from England to Sydney in New South Wales (NSW), arriving on the Ann Gales on 12 July 1840. …”

– At Philanthropists and Philanthropy in Australian Colonial History, Paul F. Cooper, Presbyterian minister and Research Fellow at Christ College in Sydney, shares insights into the life of John Barnett, who played a role in the founding of St. Barnabas’ Broadway.

Read it here.

Evangelism and the Local Church

From AP, the Australian Presbyterian journal, Mark Powell speaks with Dave Jensen –

“Dave Jensen talks about his amazing conversion to faith in Jesus as well as why he is passionate about seeing others come to faith in Jesus.

Dave’s ministry now is helping local churches be equipped to share the Gospel with others.”

– Watch here.

Memorial Service for John MacArthur

The Memorial Service for John MacArthur was held at Grace Community Church in California on Saturday.

The full service can be seen here.

The video runs for 2 hours and 43 minutes (!), though the proceedings don’t start until 10 minutes in.

Prayers (Alistair Begg) from 46 minutes.
Eulogy (John Piper) beginning at 58 minutes.
Address (Sinclair Ferguson – from 2 Corinthians 4) starting at 1 hour 51 minutes.

Related:

Albert Mohler shares his thanks for John MacArthur, “A lion of the pulpit”.

Focus on the Family gives thanks for Dr James Dobson 1936-2025

Focus on the Family has posted a video and messages of tribute with the announcement that Dr James Dobson has been called home.

Photo: James Dobson with Chuck Colson in 1988.

Update: Dr Albert Mohler shares his tribute.

100 Ministry Stories from Moore College – continued

Moore Theological College continues to add stories in its “100 Ministry Stories” series:

“I will remember the deeds of the Lord; yes, I will remember your miracles of long ago. I will consider all your works and meditate on all your mighty deeds. Psalm 77:11-12

The Bible exhorts us to remember. Remembering what God has done in our lives helps us to respond to our world in steadfast hope.

Below is a record of what the Lord is doing in our times. By recording stories of our College graduates, we pray that others will be encouraged and their faith built up in joyful assurance.

For more than 160 years Moore College has been sending men and women into a wide range of ministries across Sydney, in every state of Australia and every continent in the world (except Antarctica!).”

– for your encouragement and prayers, with much thanksgiving to the Lord.

The Great Commission became his Ambition

“While his name has faded from our collective memory, Adoniram Judson Jr. (1788–1850) was one of the most famous men of his century.

In the eyes of the world, Judson seemed destined for greatness. He excelled at nearly everything he did, advancing in Latin, rhetoric, and mathematics so quickly that he entered the College of Rhode Island (later Brown University) at the age of sixteen. During his senior year of college, Judson launched his own school while still managing to graduate as valedictorian.

He revered the great men of history, but his ‘burning ambition’ (as he put it) was to surpass them. One day, Judson believed, his name would shine.

He was right. But when it did, it wasn’t his story he told. …“

– At Desiring God, Ryan Griffith reminds us of Adoniram Judson, pioneer missionary to Burma.

Image adapted from one in The Life of Adoniram Judson, Volume 3, 1883, by Edward Judson.

Peter Williams speaks with apologist Wes Huff

From Tyndale House:

“Peter Williams interviews apologist Wes Huff about how he became a Christian, the Bible research he has been working on, and why he still believes Scripture is reliable.”

– Watch here. (Many younger people, in the US in particular, are hearing from Wes Huff, and he will be speaking in Queensland next month.)

Happy birthday to John Newton

The Rev. John Newton was born 300 years ago, on 4th August 1725.

At The John Newton Project, Marylynn Rouse shares some contemporary tributes to the man who (among other things) wrote Amazing Grace.

A new era of support

“More than a century after Anglican chaplains first went on to the battlefield with soldiers, chaplaincy has been established to veterans of Australia’s Defence Force.

The historic move was marked at St Andrew’s Cathedral in Sydney with the collation of the inaugural Archdeacon to Veterans, the Ven Andrew Nixon. …”

– Russell Powell has this report at SydneyAnglicans.net.

Photo: Former Governor General David Hurley, Mrs Jenny Nixon, Mrs Linda Hurley, Archdeacon Nixon.

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