James, Mark, and the Power of an Unpolished Finish If you’ve ever reached the end of the book of James or the Gospel of Mark and felt slightly jolted — as if someone closed the story before you were ready — you’re not alone. Both books come to a surprisingly […]
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It’s a question many Christians wrestle with: Does my sin cause God to change his plans for me, or even deny me the blessings he intended? The answer, as the Bible shows us, is both reassuring and sobering. God’s sovereign plans will ultimately succeed — no human failure can overthrow […]
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We often see on tv programs including Star Trek, Humans, etc., where it is often portrayed that as Ai becomes so intelligent, there is a point they become Sentient. Within these tv programs and movies they then falsely conclude that sentient being is equivalent to being human. As technology advances, […]
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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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The Anabaptist Tradition and the Dangers of Legalism Special Note:All forms of Christianity have their own traps and pitfalls. The Anabaptist tradition is not alone in this regard. This article acknowledges the dangers of legalism and offers insights into how we can avoid these traps. Anabaptism, with its deep commitment […]
Read More Contemporary Anabaptist: Embracing Urban Community through Spirituality and Economic Justice Introduction: The Urban Challenge for the Contemporary Anabaptist Church The ‘Contemporary Anabaptist’s’ desire to engage actively with modern urban communities presents a challenging conundrum: how to cultivate communal living in an environment often sceptical of such ideals. Urban settings, characterized […]
Read More Rediscovering the Anabaptist Vision: Communities of Discipleship and Mission The idea of the church as a “committed community of discipleship and mission” is widespread in modern Christianity. Yet, the foundational contribution of the Anabaptist tradition to this concept is often undervalued. The Anabaptists, who integrated discipleship and mission into the […]
Read More Christendom: A Contemporary Anabaptist Perspective Understanding Christendom Christendom, in its historical context, refers to the period when the church and the state were intertwined, and Christianity became the dominant cultural and political force in Europe. It began with the conversion of Constantine in the early 4th century, when Christianity was […]
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***I am prayer walking*** Join the Prayer Walk for Peace As of August 16, 2024, over 41,000 lives have been tragically lost in the Gaza-Israel war—an unimaginable toll. To remember these lives, which include the deaths of innocent women and children, we invite you to participate in a prayer walk […]
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