The Purpose of Praise and Worship in Church
By: Bec Harris
When you walk into a church service, chances are the first thing you’ll hear is music.
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When a Trauma Survivor Walks Into Church
By: Akos Balogh
This story is told from the perspective of Maggie, a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. She describes what it is like to be part of a caring church community while carrying the weight of deep trauma. For those who have not lived through such experiences, the thoughts and responses of survivors can sometimes seem difficult to understand. Read more
Empire Versus Kingdom
By: Sabrina Peters
Have you ever caught yourself thinking about your church or ministry in terms of “me and mine”? It’s a common trap.
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Bush Church Aid is Keeping Outback Churches Alive
By: Justin Rouillon
Coober Pedy’s Catacomb Church is unlike most other churches in Australia, carved out of a hillside in the opal mining capital of the world.
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A Mother’s Call for Change – Creating Churches That Embrace Neurodiversity
By: Emily, Melbourne
As a mum of three kids, who has been going to church my whole life, I want to share something that’s been weighing on my heart.
Breaking the Silence on Mental Health
By: Mariska Meldrum
I call mental illness the invisible disability because so often, in churches, we don’t realise how many people are silently struggling.
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“We Are Fearfully and Wonderfully Made”: A Call for Churches to Embrace Neurodivergence”
By: Daniel Giles
My name is Daniel Giles, and I’m proudly autistic. Autism for me is another way of being. I see the world differently – but I believe that difference is something to celebrate, not something to fear or overlook. Read more
Finding Truth in a Broken Culture
By: Laura Bennett
More and more, it seems that society sees truth as ambiguous. Read more
Who Should Pay for Church Morning Tea?
By: Ben McEachen
One of the best bits about gathering at church to glorify God together is morning tea. Read more