“As leaders of the church of Christ, we must now, more than ever, resolve to resist sin and cling to the Spirit, no matter what.”

“The style of Christ’s headship is not self-seeking or selfish, it is not arrogant or proud, it is not hungry for power, it is not violent or aggressive. It is a laying down of his life that she might be lifted up.”

“The Bible’s vision of man and woman as equal and distinct, together serving God’s mission in unity, partnership, and in love, is for flourishing of the church, for the good of our world, and for the glory of Christ.”

‘Men and women who have read of Jesus appearing alive again after being dead have rightly recognised that it is an incredible story. Some have wondered whether it is far too incredible to be true. After all, seeing someone resurrected isn’t a day to day experience for most people, so could it be fabricated? Is it a lie?’

‘I don’t know where my dad was with Jesus in the end. But what I do understand more than ever is that we are made for eternity.’

“I am inspired and strengthened by the realisation and affirmation that humanity is incomplete without the contribution of women in all the various spaces which humanity occupy. Women and men together have an incredible calling upon us...”

‘Our physical proximity to one another anticipates the new creation where the spiritual and the physical come together in perfect unity.’

‘The Psalms present the human experience of disorientation at its most sharp, jagged and painful. They plumb the depths; no edges are smoothed out.’

‘How quickly the storm comes up. One moment they are in transit, the next, chaos and the threat of death surrounds them. And, like never before, this resonated with me.’

‘At this stage of life being faithful means seeking to love my kids with all that I have; crying out to God in prayer for patience and self-control.’

‘A good talk does what the Word itself does: it bring transformation. So what is required of the preacher, as a communicator of the Word, to be part of this transformation process for the people of God?’

‘Excellent recruitment and sustenance of volunteers is the central nervous system of thriving ministry structures and ministry growth.’

‘Often, I have looked for this help in Christian books on evangelism. And I have often finished those books a whole lot more aware of things I should feel guilty about not doing. Not so with ‘Joyfully Spreading the Word.’’

‘Deep down in all of us there appears a desire for our ordinary existence to be extraordinary. For our undignified self to be dignified.’

'This week crowds of young Australians who might otherwise consider themselves irreligious will congregate for times of reflection, prayer, and reverence.’

‘The truth is, I am not unlike Smith. I hope he goes home to find healing in his Father’s love. I am thankful that in Jesus Christ we are all invited to do the same.’

‘I know what it feels like to have everyone talking about the very issue that – wherever you end up landing on it – will significantly affect your future ministry and relations in the church.’