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I am a Christian, husband and father.
I am senior pastor of Berwick Anglican Church, in the south eastern growth corridor of Melbourne. I am ordained in the Anglican Diocese of Melbourne.
I studied theology at Ridley Melbourne.
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What’s in a name? | Ministry Thinking | Sydneyanglicans.net
Wise and astute reflections from the principal of the most influential theological college in Australian evangelicalism. Great stuff. This is where Moore College’s reputation for what is (a bit misleadingly) called “academic rigor” comes from. We take thinking seriously. That is … Continue reading
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Bonhoeffer’s “Life Together” and Small Groups
Here are some Bonhoeffer quotes and questions I wrote for our Growth Group (Small Group) leaders to discuss at BAC: Reflecting on “Life Together” by Bonhoeffer This wonderful short book is full of great theological reflections on what it means … Continue reading
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We Need Hell
Terrific letter from Murray Campbell in The Age: We need hell GEOFF Strong uses Cardinal Pells comments to find that 1 per cent of reason to doubt hells reality, but on the basis of last weeks Q&A the cardinal proved … Continue reading
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Great article on the Trinity
My friend Andrew Moody has finished his PhD on Trinitarian relations and has a fantastic paper in the latest Themelios. His article argues for “benefits” for the Son and the Godhead in the work of creation and redemption. It is … Continue reading
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Adoption through Propitiation
J.I. Packer nails it: “Were I asked to focus the New Testament message in three words, my proposal would be adoption through propitiation, and I do not expect ever to meet a richer or more pregnant summary of the gospel … Continue reading
Smothered by emasculated language…
Nothing new under the sun. ‘Young people in our country are smothered by emasculated language, which lays waste all thought and feeling; by the time-wasting frivolities of television; by the hullabaloo of the cinema. (And by sport. And by political … Continue reading
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Carson: What is the Gospel? – Revisited
Classic Carson with some real sting. The Christian gospel is news to be preached: ‘… it is not surprising that Paul speaks of the foolishness of what was preached rather than the foolishness of what was taught, or discussed, or … Continue reading
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Reflections on Christian Unity in Philippians
Christian unity is a unity in one mind, one truth. It is one mind about Jesus and the gospel. It is a common mind imitating the servant leadership of Jesus. It is a concern for each other as well as … Continue reading
Deus Meus et Omnia
So what does: “Deus meus et omnia” mean? A bunch of websites claim it is the motto for the Franciscan order who translate it: “My God and my all”. However Wikipedia says the Franciscan motto is “Pax et bonum”. In … Continue reading
Differences between Apologetics and Evangelism
Apologetics Evangelism Agenda Set by the unbeliever Set by the proclaiming believer Content Tough questions about specific topics, some less important than others Centred on Jesus Christ – his death and resurrection, he is Lord and Saviour Goal Remove sincere … Continue reading
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Best Books of 2010
I love books. Here are just some of the best books I have enjoyed this year: The Trellis and the Vine – Colin Marshall and Tony Payne. No frills exhortation towards 1-1 ministry of the word and a discipling culture. … Continue reading
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Have You Heard of the Priscilla & Aquila Centre?
Looks interesting – I wonder if this will help improve complementarian wisdom and persuasion of others? Jane Tooher has joined the faculty of Moore College to become the founding director of the Priscilla and Aquila Centre. This Centre, a new … Continue reading
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Ridley Melbourne Mars Hill Debate
Just watched these videos of the Ridley debate. Lots of fun – what a great college and great bunch of students! Found on this blog. Will the real Mars Hill please stand up? 1/3 from Arthur Davis on Vimeo. Will … Continue reading
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Douglas Wilson, Canon Press – Full View on Google Books
It looks like all of Douglas Wilson’s Canon Press published books are ‘full view’ on Google Books. Well worth an online read, you’ll end up buying some of them! Fidelity Future Men Reforming Marriage Mother Kirk The Paideia of God … Continue reading
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Best article on the Theology of Acts
This was one of the best articles I read while studying at Ridley. In it God confirmed a bunch of important theological realities and took them even further. Peterson’s commentary on Acts is excellent, but this article will give you … Continue reading
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Best Books of 2009
Some of the more enjoyable recent books I have read or used this year: (some wordpress bug is causing the images to cascade unless I put full stops in to space them out – bleh) The Acts of the Apostles, … Continue reading
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Scripture Alone: what it is and what it ain’t | Culture analysis | Sydneyanglicans.net
Scripture alone doesn’t deny the limited value of tradition as an authority. Very helpful article. What does this mean for evangelical Anglicans (and other inheritors of the Reformation) today? Scripture is the final authority to which all Christian thinking must … Continue reading
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“Reflections on Twenty Years of Ministry”
Robert Rayburn reflects on 20 years of pastoral ministry in the same local church. Glorious and beautiful words! And, in some ways, a long ministry is especially so. In a two or three or four year ministry one can live … Continue reading
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Ministry Longevity
This is a major issue for evangelical ministry, longevity in one place. Great article below: The structure of our training effectively forces ministers into at least a decade of moving and moving again. This is wrong for people so committed … Continue reading
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