Integrity in preaching
Posted on October 12, 2025
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“…in your teaching show integrity, dignity, and sound speech that cannot be condemned, so that an opponent may be put to shame, having nothing evil to say about us.” – Titus 2:7-8, ESV
“Titus 2:7-8 teaches not just that a Christian leader be a person of integrity, but also that their integrity should be on display to the world, and that it should be evident in their teaching. This is not ‘practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them’ (Matthew 6:1); rather, it is more calling our people to ‘Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ’ (1 Corinthians 11:1).
How are Christian leaders to display their integrity in their preaching? I have three suggestions …”
– At The Expository Preaching Trust, Michael Leong has this encouragement for preachers.
Physical Bibles are homemade Apple Pie
Posted on October 12, 2025
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From The Gospel Coalition Canada:
“Having your own physical Bible with you in church is like eating homemade apple pie. A personal Bible is a physical reminder of God’s faithfulness in your life, through all your highlighting times of meditation and hard times with coffee mug stains. …
Enjoy your personal Bible each Sunday just as you enjoy homemade apple pie. In doing this, you remind yourself not only of God’s Word, but that God’s Word is for you.”
– What kind of Bible are you taking with you to church today? Andrew Noble has some encouragement to think through the options.
“Keep the pattern”
Posted on October 11, 2025
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“Friends in Christ, last Friday, the appointment of a new Archbishop of Canterbury was announced, Dame Sarah Mullally, the first female in the role. Previously she had been chief nursing officer in the UK’s National Health Service (the youngest person ever appointed to that role). Her experience and training appears to be much more in management (both secular and ecclesiastical) than in parish ministry work. …”
– In his Minister’s Letter to the Cathedral congregations, published on Thursday, Dean of Sydney Sandy Grant shares some reflections on what is most important in a bishop.
Why are Christians hung up about Sarah Mullally? An explanation for those outside the church
Posted on October 11, 2025
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“Sarah Mullally is to be the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury, which has upset a number of Christians, especially in the Anglican community here and abroad, and particularly in Africa. Though if you aren’t a Christian, you may be confused as to why many are unhappy with the appointment. Most of the negative commentary is either written for a church audience, and hence does not explain precisely why this statement or that stance is such a problem …”
– At The Critic, Peter Leach, Minister of Grace Church, Coventry (part of the International Presbyterian Church) helpfully explains some of the reasons behind the unhappiness over the appointment of the new Archbishop of Canterbury.
Compelled by the love of Christ
Posted on October 11, 2025
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Archbishop of Sydney Kanishka Raffel preached at Chapel at Moore Theological College on 30th September.
He spoke on 2 Corinthians 5:11-21.
“…the crucial Christian conviction – we are convinced that one died for all – the foundation of Christian hope.”
Watch on YouTube, for your encouragement and edification.
Launch 2026
Posted on October 11, 2025
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It’s not too early to register for Launch 2026 from Two Ways Ministries.
Launch is held at The Tops Conference Centre, Monday 26 to Thursday 29 January.
“The aim of Launch is to work out together what it means to live for Jesus in the transition to post-school life – years that are likely to be the most formative years of life.”
Book Review: How Christians Can Succeed Today
Posted on October 10, 2025
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“In the Lord of the Rings the elves give Frodo and his fellowship a flask of Miruvor, a golden liquor which they sip in dispirited moments of biting cold and hunger. It warms and invigorates them, gives them strength for the next stretch.
Greg Sheridan’s How Christians Can Succeed Today mostly has that effect.
It was written in two parts to fortify the church as it pursues the Great Commission in a milieu resembling, in many ways, the non-Christian world into which the early church set forth. …”
– At AP, Campbell Markham is impressed and encouraged by Greg Sheridan’s new book.
At the same time, he doesn’t think the book is for everyone. See his review to discover why.
Image: Greg Sheridan interviewed by John Anderson last month.
Moore College mourns the passing of Dr Richard Gibson
Posted on October 9, 2025
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“Moore College gives profound thanks to God for the life and ministry of Dr Richard Gibson, Principal of the Brisbane School of Theology, and before that a member of the Moore College Faculty for twenty years. Richard died suddenly last week.
Richard’s ministry touched many people. He was a compassionate pastor and a highly effective preacher. His sermons in the College chapel, not least his long series on 2 Corinthians, remain in the memory of many who heard them. His lectures in New Testament Greek were equally memorable, including his impersonations of Nana Mouskouri, the famous Greek singer!
Richard’s friendship remains cherished by a very large number of people serving Christ in a wide range of ministries around Australia and across the world. Many of the current Moore College Faculty were taught by Richard and there are still members of the Faculty who worked alongside him. …”
– Many ACL members will join in giving thanks to the Lord for Richard Gibson.
Read the full tribute at the Moore College website.
See also this tribute by Charles Brammall.
Photo: Brisbane School of Theology.
Understanding the worldviews of our Roman Catholic friends
Posted on October 9, 2025
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From Certainty4Eternity, Session 7 of the video course Talking With Catholics About Jesus:
“Enjoy our freebie as mentioned in EP08!
This section of Mark’s course Talking with Catholics about Jesus is helpful in dissecting worldview differences and learning how to communicate effectively with your Catholic friends.”
The full course is available from Matthias Media.
All very useful in helping us love our Roman Catholic friends with the news about Jesus.
The Boiler Room
Posted on October 9, 2025
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“The story is told of five young student ministers who decided to hear Spurgeon preach one Sunday. They had never met him, and as they waited for the church doors to open, they were met by a young man who asked them: ‘Gentlemen, let me show around. Would you like to see the boiler room?’
Now, in mid-19th century Victorian England the boiler room was a hot and dirty room down in the very heart of the church building. Think of it like a dingy basement. The boiler room was essentially the powerhouse of buildings at that time. …”
– At AP, the Presbyterian national journal, Troy Appleton ends this brief article with encouragement and a challenge for church members.
A Call to Worship (Psalm 95)
Posted on October 8, 2025
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“King Lear, one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies, tells the story of a king who voluntarily set aside his titles and property in favor of two of his three daughters, only to find himself reduced to poverty and homelessness because they rejected him. …”
– In today’s Word on Wednesday at The Anglican Connection, John Mason turns to Psalm 95 and asks, ‘how often do we express our gratitude to the LORD?’.
My story, God’s story
Posted on October 8, 2025
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“Your story is unique. Sharing your story is one of the most authentic ways you can witness to your faith and confidence in Jesus. It is so adaptable to different situations from sharing one-on-one at a cafe? or sharing to a group of people at an event, or even in written form. And when it’s our story, it’s not a debate, or pushy, or fake and, if it comes from the heart, it will be personal, engaging and real.
I am convinced that personal stories (testimonies) are a very powerful tool that the Holy Spirit uses to stir spiritual interest and to draw people towards Jesus. …”
– David Bassett, Assistant Bishop in Perth, writes to encourage Christians to share their story – and offers some simple principles to help.
On page 2 of The Messenger from the Diocese of Perth, for October 2025.
Sin in the New Testament On being sons (and daughters) of Adam
Posted on October 7, 2025
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From Phillip Jensen:
“We come back today to the subject of men and women, though this time not from Genesis, but looking at how the New Testament looks at this topic.”
– Why does a baby cry on hearing the voice of Peter Jensen? This, and other (more important) topics are explored in this week’s Two Ways News podcast.
Moore Matters Spring 2025 edition
Posted on October 6, 2025
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The latest edition of Moore Matters – from Moore Theological College – is now available.
The theme of this issue is Love.
If you are not able to pick up a printed issue at church, you can read online or download a PDF version from the College website.
Get up to speed on responses to the Canterbury announcement
Posted on October 5, 2025
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Here’s a handy list of links we’ve posted to responses to the appointment of Dame Sarah Mullally as the next Archbishop of Canterbury –
Archbishop Dr Laurent Mbanda – GAFCON.
Archbishop Dr Justin Badi Arama – Global Fellowship of Anglican Churches.
Bishop Peter Hayward, Commissary for the Archbishop of Sydney.
Dr Mark Thompson, Principal of Moore Theological College.
The Church of England Evangelical Council.
The Pastor’s Heart – with Archbishop Laurent Mbanda, Dr Lee Gatiss, and Vaughan Roberts.
Image: Bishop of London Sarah Mullaley speaks at the Church of England’s General Synod, 6th February 2023.
What we believe
The message at the heart of Christianity is really quite simple…