It is not uncommon to hear Christians complaining about preaching. Not simply the boring sermon that they heard last Sunday, or the inability of certain preachers in particular, but the entire medium of the proclaimed monologue. In the internet age with all its computer graphics, viral Youtube moments and 140 word tweets, it is felt […]

I was talking recently to a lady who has been involved in a wonderful ministry for years. I asked her whether they needed extra helpers and her response was interesting. She said that at the start of each year they are always quite desparate to find people to take the different roles the ministry requires. […]

Winter School holidays in Christchurch means Kidsfest for many people. We had a family outing on the She Chocolat double decker bus trip which we greatly enjoyed. The bus is not only a vehicle for chocolate and fun, however. It also proves to be a vehicle for some sort of New Age religion. So on […]

I’m pleased to announce there will be an Auckland Intensive of the Youth Leadership Conference on July 28th at Grace Theological College. I’ll be teaching at this one day intensive on Matthew 11 – 12. You can register for the conference on intensive.ylc.org.nz. The Youth Leadership Conference is an inspiring and challenging week of Bible […]

But what about shellfish? A popular strategy employed by those who oppose Christian teaching about homosexual behaviour, is to point to other Old Testament laws which Christians don’t seem to be concerned about. Why do Christians believe that Leviticus 18:22 ought to be obeyed, which says that it is unlawful for a man to lie […]