10 Surprising Things Australians Think of Church, Jesus, and Christians
By: Akos Balogh
What do non-Christian Australians think of Church? What do they think of Jesus? What do they think of Christians? Read more
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Census 2022: A Decline in Religion Doesn’t Mean a Decline in Faith
By: Laura Bennett
When the latest Australian Census data was released last month, one of the headline-grabbing shifts was that less than 50 per cent of Australians aligned themselves with Christianity, and a growing number of people (39 per cent) considered themselves non-religious. Read more
What Pandemic? Australians Return to Worship in Church
By: Michael Crooks
Attendance at religious services in Australia is back to normal, according to new research.
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Stop the Violence: A Church’s Bold Move to Stamp Out Abuse
By: Michael Crooks
It’s an alarming stat that shocked Australians: 55 women died at the hands of their intimate partner last year. It means that on average, at least one woman dies each week as the result of domestic violence. Read more
The City and The City: Living In Formational And Worshiping Distance
By: Stephen McAlpine
In his novel The City and The City, English author China Mieville sets a murder mystery in two cities, Beszel and Ul Quoma. Bezsel is run down and grimy (think Eastern bloc 1970s), while Ul Quoma is all Singapore glitz and glam.
The Future of Worship: How COVID Changed the Way We Church
By: Michael Crooks
The pandemic altered the way many people come together to worship, but according to some church leaders, that change is here to stay. Read more
The Right Coloured Ashtrays for Church
By: Stephen McAlpine
You know God’s doing something special when you’re choosing the colour of the ashtrays for the church not the colour of the carpet.
Red Rope Christianity
By: Stephen McAlpine
Flying. Remember that? I flew a lot in 2019 for my job, mostly interstate within Australia (which admittedly is a big place), but also some international flights. Read more
4 Ways Political Disagreements Can Damage the Church
By: Akos Balogh
Our society is increasingly polarised. Read more