Wells, Not Fences: Moving Toward the Living Water of Peace and Inclusion In the vast and rugged landscapes of Australia, where water and feed are scarce, some cattle stations are so immense they could swallow entire U.S. states, even Texas. Traditionally, farmers would build enormous fences around these properties, attempting […]
Read More In Australia, we have some of the most desolate and vast landscapes in the world. There are areas where water and feed are scarce, and farms—often called “stations”—can be so large that they dwarf entire American states, even Texas. Managing livestock on these immense properties presents unique challenges. Traditionally, farmers […]
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Summary Disciple-Making Movements (DMMs) represent a radical shift in how Christians live out their faith compared to traditional church models. Rather than focusing on buildings, programs, and attracting attendees, DMMs equip every believer to actively make disciples. This article explores the key differences between prevailing church models and DMMs — […]
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In the heart of Brisbane, a small Anabaptist church is quietly witnessing to the love of Christ—not through big programs or flashy events, but through simple acts of service, shared meals, and genuine conversations. For a while now, we have worked together and have had the privilege of assisting of […]
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Some things are just made to go together—like a cup and saucer. One holds the drink; the other supports it. That’s how simple church and Anabaptist can work. They’re not the same thing, but they fit together so well that separating them feels unnatural. Relationships Over Religion At the heart […]
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Originally Michael Frost – https://mikefrost.net/the-way-you-tell-the-story-of-god-matters/ I have noted previously that Christians need to learn to tell their own spiritual autobiographies more effectively. I wrote, “Less and less people want to listen to religious lectures or church sermons, but they’ll listen to stories from your spiritual autobiography if you can tell […]
Read More For a Christian church, the foundation is unshakeably Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior. This belief forms the bedrock of our faith (John 14:6, ESV: “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”). Our commitment to Christ makes us His disciples, but our love for one another is the true test of our Christian community. Jesus Himself declared, “By this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another” (John 13:35).
Read More Why We Should Embrace a Multi-Voiced Church: Scriptural Guidance and Spirit-Led Community In recent years, there has been a growing interest in a church structure that encourages multi-voiced participation—where each member is welcomed to share insights, reflections, and gifts rather than relying on a single speaker or leader. This approach, […]
Read More The Bible is more than just a historical text or a compilation of religious teachings. It is a unified narrative through many smaller books in which God reveals His character, His purposes, and His plan for creation. From the opening chapters of Genesis to the final visions of Revelation, the […]
Read More Restoring the Larger Vision of the Gospel Introduction: From Redemption to Restoration The traditional Christian understanding of salvation often emphasizes redemption—God saving people from their sins. While this is a vital aspect of the gospel, many theologians argue that it constitutes only part of a much larger narrative: the restoration […]
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