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Bible study

Sunday December 22

WCC Palestine Israel Easter Bible study resource is now available

This Easter initiative by the World Council of Churches Ecumenical Accompaniment Programme in Palestine and Israel (WCC-EAPPI) sets out to connect the Biblical narrative with current realities in Palestine and Israel to spotlight the injustices of life under occupation

Where Do We Go From Here?

The Rev’d Canon Dr Jim McPherson reviews ABM’s Lenten resource, Where Do We Go From Here? Missional Bible Studies Based on the Book of Acts: “These are not the sort of Bible studies where texts are marshalled and compared to other texts to merely enhance Bible knowledge…The study aims to help us take Scripture so seriously that it deeply confronts our own discipleship”

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Growing people vital to church health

Executive Director of PMC Dr Stephen Harrison discusses the question, ‘What are disciples and what does it mean to nurture them?’

Lenten Bible study explores the Book of Acts and the Five Marks of Mission

Where Do We Go From Here? is the title of a new Bible study by the Anglican Board of Mission, which is based on the Book of Acts and can be used during the approaching Lenten season

What kind of leaders help churches grow?

The presence of leaders (both lay and ordained) who can innovate, envision and motivate people was one of the common factors for church growth identified in The Church of England’s research, ‘From Anecdote to Evidence’, says Executive Director of PMC Dr Stephen Harrison

Q&A with Jennifer Crocker, Church Warden and Liturgical Assistant at All Saints’ Church, Mitchell and Secretary for the MWAMA, food producer and land steward

Meet Jennifer Crocker and find out about her voluntary church work, what she is most looking forward to at Synod, the unique challenges faced by food producers and the simple things we as the broader Diocese can do to support food producers and landholders like Jennifer and her family

EfM adult learning program

Rector’s Warden at St Mary’s, Kangaroo Point, Kay Self tells us about the origin and history of the popular EfM course and invites us to become part of the 2,000-strong EfM Australian legacy: “I would describe my personal EfM experience as a guided exploration of my faith through study, reflection, discussion and sharing, in a supported and accepting group, led by knowledgeable and experienced mentors”