Building a Welcoming and Friendly Small Church Building a welcoming small church requires intentionality. For a small church to grow and thrive, it’s essential to cultivate a culture of friendliness and outreach that makes visitors feel at home. Whether it’s through personal interaction or a church-wide initiative, this article will […]
Read More 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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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 […]
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Understanding the Beatitudes: The Call to Mercy Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. Mat 5:7 The Sermon on the Mount is one of the most profound teachings of Jesus, where He outlines the Beatitudes—a series of blessings that describe the character and rewards of those who follow Him. […]
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 […]
Read More How Should Christians Respond to Mockery? Recently, an incident at the Paris Olympics’ opening ceremony caused a stir in the Christian community. This article addresses the significance of that event and how believers should respond. During the opening ceremony, a controversial artwork resembling the Last Supper, but featuring LGBTQ figures […]
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What Makes a Marriage Distinctively Christian? Many elements mark a distinctively Christian marriage but two essential factors that must be considered are a unique purpose and a different kind of love. These characteristics are not merely human efforts but are grounded in the transforming grace of God. The Transforming Grace […]
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The Benefits of Being in a Small Church – Shared Leadership The size of a congregation significantly influences the dynamics and experiences within a church community. While large churches offer extensive programs and resources, smaller churches provide unique advantages, particularly in terms of leadership and member involvement. Shared Leadership One […]
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