Wales: Will they learn?
Posted on August 22, 2025
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Commentary from Anglican Futures –
“ ‘Every failure teaches a man something, if he will learn.’ So, says Charles Dicken’s character, Daniel Doyce.
The Church in Wales has been beset by problems for many years.
In 2008, the Bishop of St David’s stepped down after leaving his wife amid speculation about ‘a scandalous’ relationship with a married member of his staff.
In 2021, after the Rt Revd Richard Pain resigned, an Independent Review into the Diocese of Monmouth found, ‘a culture of entitlement’ and that several witnesses commented on,‘[T]he prevalence of swearing and an excessive intake of alcohol among bishops and senior clergy.’
In 2022 …”
– Read it all at Anglican Futures.
Archival image from The Church in Wales website.
100 Ministry Stories from Moore College – continued
Posted on August 21, 2025
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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.
How to improve our preaching – with David Cook and Robin Sydserff
Posted on August 20, 2025
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From The Pastor’s Heart –
“Today our focus on The Pastor’s Heart is on how to preach for transformation for real changes in people’s lives.
Two men with a lifetime’s passion for preaching — Robin Sydserff, Director of the Proclamation Trust and David Cook, former Principal of Sydney Missionary and Bible College and a long-time preaching mentor – now with the Expository Preaching Trust.
We start by looking at how Christian leaders the UK and Australia influenced preaching patterns overseas.
We look at preaching that has led to record enrolments at Bible Colleges, the purpose of preaching, the life and relationships of the preacher, training preachers and what patience is needed in preaching growth.”
Related –
“Canada is Turning itself into a Death Cult”
Posted on August 19, 2025
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In his The Briefing broadcast for Tuesday 19 August 2025, Dr Albert Mohler turns to the disturbing and sobering topic of medical killing (‘Medical Assistance in Dying’) in Canada.
After discussing hopes for an Ukraine – Russia peace agreement, he turns – at 07:25 – to what is happening in Canada. What worldview calls for this? How should Christians respond?
Opening Our Eyes to Evil — Seeing the bad in the good
Posted on August 19, 2025
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From Phillip Jensen –
“Two Ways News is freely available and supported by generosity. We hope you freely enjoy this and every episode, and that you will recommend it to others. If in your generosity you wish to support this ministry, the details of how to do this are at the end of this transcript.
This particular episode is opening our eyes to what Adam and Eve saw when their eyes were opened through eating the fruit of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.”
Book now for the ACL Synod Dinner on Monday 15th September
Posted on August 19, 2025
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The Anglican Church League invites all members of Sydney Synod to the 2025 ACL Synod Dinner. (Pre-booking essential.)
- Monday 15th September, 5:30pm (or when synod rises)
- At Bishop Barry Centre, 51 Druitt Street, Sydney.
Hear our panel of guests speak on Hope from the Coal Face.
The Rev Canon Bruce Morrison has been the Senior Minister at St John’s Anglican Cathedral, Parramatta for over twenty years.
The Rev Jason McPhail is the Assistant Minister at St John’s, Keiraville International Church.
Mrs Wendy Potts is the Anglicare Sydney Learning Consultant – Evangelism.
Jason McPhail and Wendy Potts contributed to the recent Hope for the Illawarra Mission.
Dinner bookings are absolutely essential as space is limited.
Synod members: Please feel free to invite other members of Synod to sign up for the dinner too! All are welcome, members and non-members.
Please book by Wednesday 10 September by pre-paying $34 via PayPal or Credit Card:
See also
The Synod Survival Guide – by Dr. Robert Tong.
Rev Michael Duckett at Moore College Chapel — Through Jesus alone — Hebrews 10:1-25
Posted on August 19, 2025
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The Rev Michael Duckett from Macarthur Indigenous Church spoke at Moore College chapel last week on Hebrews 10:1-25 – Through Jesus Alone.
Wonderfully encouraging.
Talks from the Bathurst Diocesan Camp 2025
Posted on August 19, 2025
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Dr. Mark Earngey spoke at the Bathurst Diocesan Camp earlier this month. His theme – “Why Church?”
Bishop Mark Calder has now posted the videos for your encouragement and edification.
Perseverance and Endurance in Ministry
Posted on August 18, 2025
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Phillip Jensen speaks about Perseverance and Endurance in Ministry.
Audio recording – 38 minutes.
Gafcon Theological Educators Network meeting
Posted on August 17, 2025
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Prayer update from Gafcon (published on Thursday):
“We give thanks for today’s gathering of international theological leaders at Moore Theological College, Sydney, Australia, under the leadership of The Revd Canon Dr Bill Salier, coordinator of the Gafcon Theological Educators Network.
The event gathered theological leaders from across the globe, including The Rt Revd Canon Dr Ashley Null (Bishop of North Africa, Wittenberg Center for Reformation Studies), Dr Jake Griesel (George Whitefield College, South Africa), The Revd Canon Dr Mark Thompson and The Revd Dr Mark Earngey (Moore Theological College), The Revd David Clancey (Bishopdale Theological College, New Zealand) and The Revd Peter Blair (London School of Theology), as well as other key members of the Anglican academic world.
Pray that the Lord will bring great fruit from the discussion about the importance of Reformation studies for the good of the Gafcon movement, as together we seek to guard God’s gospel by growing orthodox leaders through the strengthening of seminaries across the world.”
– Source: Gafcon. And a reminder to pray for and support clear, faithful theological education throughout the Anglican Communion.
Should you share the gospel with your Catholic friends?
Posted on August 16, 2025
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“It is a question that seems to arise time and again and year after year: How should Protestants relate to Roman Catholics? Are Catholics faithful brothers and sisters in the Lord? Are they misguided members of an alternative denomination? Are they followers of an entirely different faith that preaches an entirely different gospel? How should we relate to our Catholic friends and family members? And,, if given the opportunity to speak about what matters most, what should we tell them?
Leonardo De Chirico lives and ministers in a unique context …”
– Tim Challies reviews Leonardo De Chirico book Tell Your Catholic Friend.
“De Chirico’s book is meant to equip Protestants to speak truth to their Catholic friends, and I believe it does so effectively. It will give readers confidence in their knowledge of Catholic doctrine and practical instruction in how to speak truth in a way that faithfully represents Scripture.“
Related:
What’s the Deal with Catholic Experience and Sacraments? – the latest video from Certainty4Eternity –
The Great Commission became his Ambition
Posted on August 16, 2025
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“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.
Bathurst Winter 2025 Newsletter
Posted on August 15, 2025
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The Winter 2025 edition of the Bathurst Diocese Newsletter is now up on their website.
Plenty to pray about, including –
“Grenfell – you’re invited to join many in welcoming the Rev’d Steve and Mrs Clenda Wockner as we commission Steve as their new minister – Sat 23 Aug, 11am.”
– Download the newsletter for your interest – and your prayers.
GSFA Centenary Greeting to Angola
Posted on August 14, 2025
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As the Anglican Church in Angola gives thanks on its centenary, Archbishop Dr Justin Badi sends greetings from the Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches –
“Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ in the Anglican Church in Angola
Grace and peace to you as you celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Anglican Church in Angola. On behalf of the Primates of the Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches (GSFA), we assure you of our prayers on this historic day. …”
Witness when the Vibe shifts
Posted on August 14, 2025
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“Have you heard the vibe has shifted? Whether you call it a quiet revival, the surprising rebirth in belief in God, or something more modest, it appears there is a new sense of openness towards Christianity.
Christians may have felt increasingly sidelined in the recent past, but now, at least in some circles, we are being given a hearing where we weren’t before. Something of this phenomenon has been reflected in my own local experience. There has been a steady trickle of young people who are seeking answers to big questions and are willing to listen to what their Christian friends have to say. Perhaps you have seen the same in your own context.
That raises the question, how should we conduct ourselves when we feel we are finally given a hearing? …”
– At The Gospel Coalition Australia, Pat O’Keefe, a member of the team at St. Mark’s Northbridge, points us to the encouraging example of the Apostle Paul’s witness.
What we believe
The message at the heart of Christianity is really quite simple…