Meet the “Alone” contestant who is never alone
Posted on May 26, 2023
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“Michael Wallace almost didn’t make it onto the SBS show Alone. The overseas smash-hit show, which came to Australia this year, features 10 contestants dropped in the Tasmanian wilderness to see who lasts longest without being medically evacuated or tapping out.
Michael, described on the show as a 43-year-old veterinarian and bush regenerator, is also a member of Narellan Anglican Church. …”
– Russell Powell at SydneyAnglicans.net interviews Michael Wallace about being on SBS’s Alone.
The Moral Revolution’s Targeting of Institutions: It’s not an Accident, it’s a Strategy
Posted on May 25, 2023
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In his The Briefing for Thursday 25th May 2023, Albert Mohler takes another look at ‘the moral revolution’ and how it targets organisations.
While he is speaking from an American perspective, there’s a lot of application to Australia.
Related:
“the beginning of the end of freedom of conscience in Australia” – regarding Calvary Hospital, Bruce.
Everyone a Child Should Know
Posted on May 23, 2023
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“Believe it or not, heaven will not be populated exclusively by Sydney Anglicans!
And I, for one, am thankful to God for that.
Because I cannot wait to sing God’s praises shoulder-to-shoulder with JS Bach and Martin Luther. And marvel at the glory of the new creation alongside Rembrandt and Joni Eareckson Tada. And consider the depths of God’s grace that saved a wretch like me with John Newton and William Wilberforce. …”
– Steve Tong highlights a children’s book that’s also good for adults. At The Australian Church Record.
Bishop Mark Calder profile — Sight magazine
Posted on May 23, 2023
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“Anglican Bishop Mark Calder has long enjoyed driving. Whether it’s travelling to a conference or visiting a parish, he’d much rather make it a road trip than arrive via airplane. So when he was invited to lead the Diocese of Bathurst, the amount of travel it would require didn’t bother him. He started his role three and half years ago with a new car and has since clocked 135,000 kilometres. Just since January of this year, he’s done 15,000 kilometres for church-related trips, each one giving him more of vision for leadership and for the issues the people across the rural diocese face.
Sight caught up with him when he was actually in his office for our inaugural Q&A…”
– Sight magazine, “an editorially independent, Australian-based website covering local and global news and issues from a Christian perspective”, has published this Q & A with Bishop Mark Calder.
“I sensed a greater purpose in living than success in cricket” — Brian Booth
Posted on May 22, 2023
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“Brian Booth, well known for his cricket and his faith, has died in Sydney at the age of 89.
Booth, who played hockey for Australia in the 1956 Olympics, and captained Australia in cricket in the 1960s, was a middle-order batsman with a test average of 42.21. …”
– Russell Powell at SydneyAnglicans.net has this tribute to a much-loved Christian man.
Photo by ACL Emeritus Vice-President Rev Allan M. Blanch. Allan took this photo from the old Sheridan Stand as Australia played South Africa at the SCG on either 10th January or 7th February 1964. Brian Booth is almost certainly the player arrowed, fielding at short leg. In the background are the terrace houses of Paddington, and on the skyline, the newly opened OTC building in Oxford Street. Larger version of the above detail here. Or full frame here, with thanks to Allan Blanch.
Update:
There will be a Celebration and Thanksgiving Service For The Life Of Brian Charles Booth on Friday 26th May at 11:00am at Narwee Baptist Church. It will be live-streamed here.
Tim Keller’s Last email to John Piper
Posted on May 21, 2023
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From Desiring God:
“Based on their last correspondence, what would Tim Keller want John Piper to say to younger pastors (and everybody else)?”
A special night at New York’s Redeemer Church honouring their founder Tim Keller
Posted on May 20, 2023
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“All the congregations of Keller’s Redeemer Presbyterian Church met together overnight, for an evening originally planned to cast the next stage of Redeemer’s Vision, but which became a moment for the church family to grieve and pray after the death of Rev Keller.
Tim Keller had a massive impact on New York City, and globally, as an author, preacher, the co-founder of the Gospel Coalition, and the founder of City to City.
Tony Carnes, who joined Redeemer a year after Keller planted the church, and writes for nycreligion.info, says it was a night of high emotion as they remembered their pastor, grieved, prayed and celebrated together, and looked forward to the future. …”
Tim Keller Tribute from The Gospel Coalition
Posted on May 20, 2023
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From The Gospel Coalition – in the video linked above, several Christian leaders share their reflections on the life and legacy of Tim Keller.
With thanksgiving for Tim Keller
Posted on May 20, 2023
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From The Gospel Coalition:
“With great sadness we mourn the loss of Timothy Keller, 72, who died on May 19, more than three years after he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
Keller co-founded The Gospel Coalition (TGC) in 2005 and served as vice president and then vice chairman of the board. As a board member until his death, Keller continued to offer counsel and direction for TGC in promoting gospel-centered ministry for the next generation.
Keller served in pastoral ministry for four decades, including as the founding and longtime pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in Manhattan. …”
Many tributes at their website, including one from Don Carson:
“A giant has left us. It is right and good that we should reflect on some of the things we’ve learned from him. His passing will call forth careful, informed obituaries, but this isn’t one of them. My more modest aim is to share a few memories so that Tim, like Abel, “still speaks, even though he is dead” (Heb. 11:3, NIV).
See also:
“I do know that the resurrection of Jesus Christ really happened. And when I die, I will know that resurrection too.” – SydneyAnglicans.net.
and Archbishop of Sydney Kanishka Raffel has published this tribute:
“Dr Keller was one of the foremost pastors and preachers of our time. His books, and the movements he founded, led many people to consider the claims of Christ and to follow Jesus. His focus on the grace of the gospel of Jesus, and the coming new creation will continue to bring comfort and hope to the hearts of many.
We join many others around the world in thanking God for Dr Keller’s life and ministry and pray for Kathy Keller and their family as they grieve his loss and await the day of resurrection.”
Ken Elliott freed from captivity in west Africa
Posted on May 20, 2023
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“An 88-year-old Australian doctor held captive in West Africa by al-Qaeda militants for more than seven years has been released.
Dr Kenneth Elliott is safe and well and has been reunited with his family, Australia’s foreign minister said.
He and his wife were seized in 2016 near the border between Mali and Burkina Faso, where they operated a clinic for over 40 years. …”
– Extremely welcome news via the BBC.
See also:
ABC News report – 19 May 2023.
Jocelyn Elliot released by kidnappers – husband still held – 07 February 2016.
‘Freed Australian hostage Jocelyn Elliott vows to continue work’ – 09 February 2016.
Integrating missional and attractional evangelistic strategies – with Richard Borgonon
Posted on May 20, 2023
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From The Pastor’s Heart:
“Richard Borgonon is the author of Word 1-2-1.
He presented at the recent Gafcon Conference in Kigali alongside Christianity Explored’s Rico Tice on how a church might have an integrated evangelistic strategy incorporating both an evangelistic course and a program where members are encouraged to personally evangelise their friends through personal bible reading.
After Rico Tice headed off for a coffee, we sat down to ask Richard how might this work.”
Tim Keller to receive hospice care at home
Posted on May 19, 2023
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From Tim Challies:
“…Tim Keller’s family just shared the news that he has been discharged from the hospital to receive hospice care at home.”
He links to this Instagram post.
Do uphold Tim Keller and his family in your prayers at this time.
See also (05 January 2022), “Growing My Faith in the Face of Death”.
“the beginning of the end of freedom of conscience in Australia”
Posted on May 19, 2023
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“In this crucial episode, Wendy Francis, Acting CEO of ACL, exposes the alarming attempts by the ACT government to compulsory acquire Calvary Hospital. Freedom of conscience and faith is at risk, and we cannot ignore it.
If the government succeeds with Calvary Hospital, there is serious concern, shared by many, as to which institutions could be targeted next across the country. …”
– Wendy Francis of the Australian Christian Lobby speaks plainly about the ACT Government’s move to compulsorily acquire Calvary Hospital, Bruce.
“The Government is not God.”
See also:
Say NO to the forcible takeover of Calvary Hospital – Australian Christian Lobby. (And follow the link to take action, if you desire).
Why is the Ascension the most important moment in the New Testament?
Posted on May 18, 2023
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In a post republished for Ascension Day, Dr Ian Paul calls us to see the importance of Christ’s Ascension:
“We might miss this because of our theological tradition, but we often miss it because of our failure to read carefully.
In Peter’s Pentecost speech, the climax of what God has done in Jesus is not the resurrection, but Jesus being ‘exalted to the right hand of God’ (Acts 2.33).
In support of this, he cites Ps 110, the most cited psalm in the NT (just pause to take that in…), with its imagery of ‘the Lord’ (messiah) taking his seat at the right hand of ‘the Lord’ (Yahweh, the God of Israel).”
Moore College Welcomes New COO
Posted on May 18, 2023
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“Moore College is pleased to announce the appointment of our new Chief Operating Officer, Mr Soo Sing Goh.
Mr Goh is currently the Finance Director and Company Secretary at the Church Missionary Society Australia (CMS-A). …
The current COO, Dr Laurie Scandrett, has been with Moore College on an interim basis and will be retiring from his position in early September.”
– News from Moore College.
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