Recognising that the church faces a challenging future, this collection of short essays brings together 22 bishops of the Anglican Church in Australia seeking to give clear indication of some options for the way forward. Essentially all contribute towards the shift in perspective from the church and mission, to the church’s essential involvement in God’s mission. Len Eacott, the Bishop to the Defence Force, makes a significant contribution, explaining the unique position of ‘outsider’ military chaplains in the Defence Force fulfil. Link: JOURNEY ON LINE – Facing the Future: Bishops imagine a different church

ANZAC day is the most spiritual day of the year for many Australians. Recognising this reality, Adventist media (It is written Oceania) have produced an excellent documentary to be shown on national television on ANZAC Day. It was a pleasure to receive an advance copy ofFaith of the ANZACS and be able to make a review of the documentary. The presenter, Gary Kent states “Though it is seldom recognised, faith and religion played a part in the story of Gallipoli. Many of the men found comfort in scripture, prayer and song – and the mateship of faith of those who trusted [...]

By Archdeacon Geoff Webb The shape of the military of the future is one of the major supporting themes of James Cameron’s blockbuster film “Avatar”. The hero Jake Sully is a Marine of the future where space is now the context of warfare. He is sent to an alien planet (actually a moon called Pandora) as part of security for a mining operation. The envisioning of what military and its hardware will be like in two centuries time is very well done, given of course that no one knows what the future actually holds. Cameron’s vision of the future rings true [...]

By Archdeacon Geoff Webb Have you ever wished that once you became a Christian that you could go straight to be with Jesus? It can seem quite a challenge to have to spend what is for many a long time waiting in a world that with the spiritual enlightenment that God’s Spirit brings isn’t such a great place. It is like being told that you are going a wonderful overseas trip and then being told that it won’t be for another 40 years and in the meantime you will be locked up in gaol. The answer to that conundrum was [...]

You might have thought that after more than 30 years of marriage that I would have learnt most of the ‘tricks of the trade’ in my relationship with Lynda my wife; but I wish I had read Gary Chapman’s book – The Five Love Languages - a lot earlier; it would have added to my knowledge and made a practical difference. Gary Chapman asks his readers to complete the following exercise – ‘there would be fewer divorces if only people……..’ After reading Chapman’s book I am convinced that he has something to offer marriage or defacto relationships that will strengthen or even [...]