When the Australian Bureau of Statistics released the results of the 2021 Census last year, many Christians were surprised to discover that, for the first time in the history of our nation, less than half of Australians who completed the census identified as Christian. It came as quite a shock to some, but Christians are... Continue Reading →
Deep Love (1 Peter 1:17-23)
Towards the end of next month, I will be running a 5-week course to discuss the future of ministry with younger generations in our parish. These sessions will be based on a few resources I’ve come across over the last decade which have researched why younger people have been disconnecting from Christian churches and make... Continue Reading →
‘Love Like This’ – Easter Messages
At our parish Palm Sunday service, the theme “Love Like This” was introduced as symbols of Jesus’ suffering and death were placed around a cross at the front of the church. Over the centuries, the cross has been used to symbolize various things to different people such as torture, control, punishment, or guilt. In our... Continue Reading →
King Jesus (Matthew 21:1-11)
It has been said that there are three topics of conversation that should never be discussed in polite company: politics, religion and football. The reason is that people hold deep and strong personal convictions about these. When we start discussing them who hold different points of view, these differences in opinions soon become evident, arguments... Continue Reading →
Love for Sinners (Romans 5:1-11)
There is a game played in sideshows and arcades where the player tries to shoot as many basketballs as possible through a hoop in a limited amount of time. The goal is to make as many successful shots as you can. If you successfully make the shots in a specific time, you win a prize.... Continue Reading →
Giving Love (John 3:1-17)
The Barossa Valley is a beautiful place. People from all around the world travel to the Barossa to enjoy its rolling hills, picturesque valleys, majestic gumtrees, and vineyards that seem to go for ever. Visitors to the Barossa are also able to enjoy delicious food, spectacular wines, and welcoming, hospitable locals! I wonder if, for... Continue Reading →