Historically Anabaptists have agreed fully with the Church’s ancient confession: – The Bible is the inspired, authoritative Word of God. We emphasise not only believing Scripture but obeying it. For us, the authority of Scripture is inseparable from discipleship. The Bible is special because it is God speaking, and God […]
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Focusing on the Living Water: A Better Way to Disciple and Care for God’s Flock
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 […]
Read MoreWhy Disciple-Making Movements Are Different — And Why They Matter
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 — […]
Read MoreA Christian Caution on Truth, Speculation, and Conspiracy Theories
Be Careful What You Believe: A Christian Caution on Truth, Speculation, and Conspiracy Theories. In a world overflowing with information — and misinformation — Christians are called to be people of the truth. Yet many well-meaning believers fall into traps of assuming, speculating, or even spreading ideas that have little […]
Read MoreSentient AI can never be Human: The Divine Difference
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, […]
Read MoreTelling the story of God a better way
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 MoreUnity in Christ: Loving One Another Amidst Differences in Beliefs
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 MoreThe Purpose of the Bible (1): God’s Revelation to Humanity
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 MoreTelling the story of God a better way
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 MoreWhy Anabaptists Should Vote in Australia
Why Anabaptists Should Vote in Australia Background In many democratic nations, voting is optional, with only about 5% of democracies in the world enforcing compulsory voting, often with fines or other penalties. In Australia, voting is mandatory, requiring every eligible citizen to participate in elections. For many Christians, particularly Anabaptists, […]
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