Anglican Heroes: Katherine Brandon — Church Society podcast

From Church Society –

“Clare Heath-Whyte tells the story of Katherine Brandon’s life through 16th century England and Europe.

Born Katherine Willoughby, she first married Charles Brandon, one of Henry VIII’s closest friends, and later Richard Bertie, her Master of the Horse.”

– Listen here.

See a portrait by Hans Holding the Younger.

Ben Kwashi appointed Bishop of Chad

“The Most Rev. Benjamin Argak Kwashi, the retired Archbishop of Jos and former General Secretary of GAFCON, has been installed as Area Bishop for Chad in the Diocese of North Africa in the Episcopal/Anglican Province of Alexandria.

The Rt. Rev. Dr. Ashley Null, Bishop of North Africa, told Anglican.Ink that Archbishop Kwashi was installed on 6 June 2026 ‘at my request of the Archbishop and the Province’ to serve as his Area Bishop for Chad. ‘So yes, Ben is my suffragan,’ Bishop Null said.

The installation was held in Cameroon, rather than Chad, at the invitation of Bishop Dibo Elango. Bishop Null said the venue was chosen because American clergy in the diocese, including the bishop, are not presently able to enter Chad, while Chadian clergy can face difficulty obtaining visas for other countries in the diocese. …”

– Report by George Conger at Anglican.Ink.

Photo: Anglican.ink.

Letters that touched my heart

Archbishop Kanishka Raffel shares –

“In October of last year Cailey and I had the great privilege of visiting the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA. Although it is called a ‘library’, it is what we would usually call a museum – although that is too tame a description for the 14 galleries recording the remarkable ways in which the Lord used William Franklin Graham Jnr (known to the world as Billy Graham) to preach the gospel to more people in more places across the globe than anyone else before or since.

Attached to the Billy Graham Library is a research archive, which houses an enormous collection of papers, recordings, journals, campaign and other materials from Billy Graham’s more than 60 years of public ministry. …”

– Read it at SydneyAnglicans.net.

Also published in the current edition of Southern Cross magazine.

John Lennox interviewed on The Diary of a CEO with Steven Bartlett

Oxford mathematician and Christian apologist John Lennox in a brilliant interview –

“A powerful conversation on AI, God, hell, truth, and more.

John Lennox sat down with Steven Bartlett to discuss his life, his faith and his insights on what it means to be human in the age of AI on one of the biggest podcasts in the world.”

– Posted last week, and already seen by two million viewers, this interview with John Lennox is very much worth your time.

It’s 86 minutes long, so set aside the time. (Direct link on YouTube.)

Consider how you might share it with others – whether Christian or not.

Faithful service recognised in King’s Birthday Honours list

“A prominent educator and a husband and wife from the Northern Beaches are among Sydney Anglicans honoured in the King’s Birthday Honours list. …”

– Russell Powell has the story at SydneyAnglicans.net.

Two to remember

“It was 1856, and the new Reformed Evangelical bishop, Frederic Barker, had arrived in Sydney with his wife Jane the year before.

The bishop was responsible for most of NSW – a huge burden. He and his wife immediately saw three great needs and took action to meet them.…”

– At SydneyAnglicans.net, Peter Jensen commends a soon-to-be-published book on Bishop Barker by Dr. Grant Maple.

He reminds us that it is “so easy to forget our history and that impoverishes us”.

Moore College 100 Ministry Stories — Rob Llewellyn

In the latest of their 100 Ministry Stories, Moore College has this short profile of Rob Llewellyn, Dean of Christ Church Cathedral Darwin.

It’s also a great reminder to pray for gospel ministry in the Top End, including that of Nungalinya College.

The Remarkable Story of Ayaan Hirsi Ali

A recommendation from AP, the Australian Presbyterian journal –

“If you’ve never heard the story of how Ayaan Hirsi Ali, a former Muslim from Somalia and subsequently outspoken atheist who then became a Christian, then you’re in for a treat. Focus on the Family has recently published a short fourteen minute summary of her conversion. …”

– Read here.

Peter Hollingworth dies at 91

Report from ABC News –

“Retired Anglican bishop and former governor-general Peter Hollingworth, who resigned in 2003 amid controversy over his handling of child abuse in the church, has died, aged 91.

Born in Adelaide in 1935 and raised in Melbourne, Dr Hollingworth was ordained in 1960 after studying theology.

Once described as ‘Australia’s foremost spokesman for social justice’, he joined the Brotherhood of St Laurence in 1964, serving 25 years with the Anglican welfare agency, including as executive director. …”

– Read here.

Photo with thanks to Ramon Williams, Worldwide Photos.

In the Library: Joel Beeke in conversation with Albert Mohler

In the latest edition of his “In the Library” videos, Albert Mohler, President of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, speaks with Joel Beeke, Chancellor of Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary.

At 70 minutes, it’s an interesting conversation, covering a wide range of topics – including the Dutch Reformed movement in the USA, theology, the Puritans (and the way they have been misrepresented), the importance of reading books, publishing, and more. Watch here.

Anglican Heroes: John Stott — Church Society Podcast

From Church Society –

“Mark Meynell talks to Ros Clarke about ‘Uncle John’, his life, ministry and ongoing legacy around the world.”

– Listen here – with links to various resources.

Photo: Langham Partnership.

John Newton: Mastermind and mentor of early Australian Anglicanism

“On 8 July 1777, Reverend John Newton confessed in his diary to binge-reading the latest bestseller: Captain James Cook’s A Voyage Towards the South Pole and Round the World, published that same year. It caught Newton’s imagination, but it also caught his evangelical heart: he prayed that the gospel would ‘arise and shine upon’ people of ‘unknown regions’.

Newton didn’t know it then, but his Lord had a time and a plan for those souls. Within seven years, Newton himself would play a crucial role in launching and nurturing the first Christian mission in Australia. …”

– Again, give thanks to the Lord for John Newton. At the Moore College website.

Archdeacon Kara Hartley to step down — A legacy of gospel partnership

From SydneyAnglicans.net –

“After 14 years of dedicated service to the women of the Sydney Diocese, Archdeacon Kara Hartley has announced she will step down at the conclusion of 2026.

While Archdeacon Hartley originally envisioned a seven-year commitment as Archdeacon for Women’s Ministry, her tenure spanned double that time. …”

– Russell Powell has the story.

David McDonald to be The Gospel Coalition Australia National Director

News from The Gospel Coalition Australia –

 The Council and Board of The Gospel Coalition Australia are delighted to announce the appointment of David McDonald as the National Director of TGCA. …”

– Read here.

Nikhil’s youth leaders persistence made all the difference

Encouraging testimony from Nikhil Kurien, Assistant minister at Narellan, via SydneyAnglicans.net –

“My parents migrated to Australia the year before I was born, and were part of an Indian Reformed denomination. In Sydney, Anglicanism was the closest, so my parents from an early stage went to Anglican churches.

I grew up with all of the benefits of being in church, hearing Bible stories, knowing Scripture, but feeling bored by it. I had all of the precious truths in front of me but never appreciated what I had.

The turning point for me was late high school. …”

– Read here.

You can find this, and other encouraging testimonies, in the March-April 2026 Southern Cross magazine.  Photo: SydneyAnglicans.net.

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