Title: Embracing Hospitality: The Heartbeat of Emerging Anabaptist Communities In the fabric of emerging Anabaptist communities, a vibrant thread of hospitality weaves together shared meals, deep connections, and a commitment to inclusive fellowship. Across the landscape of faith, this practice is not confined to Anabaptist circles alone but resonates deeply […]
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Title: Book Summary – Feeling Ashamed – Part 1 Shame can leave us Questioning God’s goodness and/or sovereignty Doubting God’s existence, love, and/or acceptance Rejecting God Social discomfort, leading to withdrawal Varying degrees of self‑pity Mental and/or physical self‑deprecation Self-sabotage or self‑injury Addictive behaviours Wallowing in despair and self‑doubt […]
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It is an anthem of love in the face of hardship, articulating the ways we walk a path between darkness and light. Composer Daphna Rosenberg describes the creation of this song: “In May 2006, I was on my way to an Israeli-Palestinian gathering in Nazareth to commemorate the Israeli Day […]
Read More Title: Rediscovering Communion: Embracing the “Peacemeal” Approach In the tapestry of Christian traditions, few rituals are as deeply entrenched and yet as multifaceted as communion. Known by various names—communion, the Eucharist, mass, or the Lord’s Supper—this sacred act often holds divergent meanings and practices across denominations. However, amidst this diversity, […]
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Lessons I’ve learned from Taylor Swift by Lisa Duggan I hate conflict. I absolutely hate it. If you put me on the slippery slope, I would slide right on off the avoidance side and run into the sunset. Happily. Thinking about why I hate conflict so much, I think when […]
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This is a summary of the article. a link to the original article can be found below Riding the Waves of Intercultural church The article talks about how churches can become truly inclusive of people from different backgrounds, just as individuals grow in their faith. It compares this journey to […]
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This is an external event run by Brisbane School of Theology (BST) Free Workshop17th April9:30am -1pm Organised and Run by BUSH AID We are excited to be hosting Bush Church Aid on Wednesday 17 April for a free Indigenous Cultural Awareness Introduction. This unique training is specifically designed to introduce […]
Read More This is a summary of the article A link to the original article can be found below Jesus creed: What is the focus of spiritual life? The article talks about two important things for Christians: being a disciple and doing spiritual practices. It says that in the past, many focused […]
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Title: The Kinsman Redeemer: A Biblical Concept of Redemption Introduction:In the tapestry of biblical narratives, woven intricately through the Old Testament, lies a profound concept of redemption embodied in the figure of the kinsman redeemer. This ancient role, deeply rooted in Hebrew culture and law, offers a striking portrayal of […]
Read More The Anabaptists, a group more than 500 years old, advocated for believers’ baptism* and faced severe persecution for their beliefs. They rejected infant baptism and insisted on baptizing individuals who had only been baptized as infants, leading to conflicts with authorities and threatening the unity of society tied to religion. […]
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