According to Michael Bird, author of ‘Religious Freedom in a Secular Age’, it depends on which type of secularism you mean.
Is Secularism Good for Society?
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Who Should Pay for Church Morning Tea?
Churches should be mindful of what’s involved in providing morning tea, and ensure expectations do not cripple those eager to serve.
Who Should Pay for Church Morning Tea?
Churches should be mindful of what’s involved in providing morning tea, and ensure expectations do not cripple those eager to serve.
Effort, Excellence, and Exclusion: Three Challenging “E” Words
Ah, the old effort, excellence, exclusion dilemma: your level of excellence didn’t meet the standard and you are excluded from participating.
When Church is Beautiful
I don’t know if you have ever left a church service thinking, “Wow – that was really beautiful.” Here are two Sundays where I did…
Why Young People Are Moving Away from Faith
Why are our children walking away from church and faith and how can we prevent it? Author Melanie Saward has some suggestions.
Is Church Working For You?
“This church thing, it’s just not working for me,” said my friend. It wasn’t the first time I had heard this.
A Simple Cup of Joy
‘Do you want this coffee?’, my mum asked. Little did she know that in that one sentence and gesture, she was affirming my faith.
Does the Church Support those Suffering with Mental Illness?
“If there’s stigma and shame around mental health, they’re not going to talk to the church… they’ll think we’re going to judge them.”
Pastors Are Burning Out – But Churches Can Help Prevent It
Approximately 35 per cent of pastors had “seriously considered” quitting, according to research from clinical psychologist Valerie Ling.