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Why all pastors and other religious workers benefit from professional supervision
Supervision interrupts practice. It wakes us up to what we are doing . . . The supervisory voice acts as an irritator, interrupting repetitive stories (comfort stories) and facilitating the creation of new stories. – Sheila Ryan All pastors, missionaries, and other...
The Plurality of Gifts and the Importance of Pastors: Towards a More Polycentric, Polyvocal, Intercultural Church
I hear people questioning the use of the term “pastor” and its biblical basis these days. I also hear people asking for more diverse, polycentric, and team-oriented approaches to ministry. In this post, I start by exploring the importance of the role of "pastor" and...
How Feminine Images of God Enrich Christian Faith and Mission
Feminine words and imagery for God enrich Christian faith and mission. Rather than being a stumbling block to biblical Christian faith and witness, these feminine images are faithful to the biblical revelation and enhance our mission in the world. Like many world...
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Tim Keller: A Guiding Light in Modern Christianity and Our Secular Age
"The gospel is this: We are more sinful and flawed in ourselves than we ever dared believe, yet at the very same time we are more loved and accepted in Jesus Christ than we ever dared hope." Tim Keller was one of the intellectual and spiritual giants of his...
Navigating the Landscape of Belief: A Guide to Charles Taylor’s ‘A Secular Age’
Charles Taylor’s “A Secular Age” is a landmark book in the philosophy of religion. It explores how Western societies transitioned from an age of almost universal belief in God to an era where faith is just one option among many. However, the book’s depth and breadth...
What is the Gospel?
People sometimes ask me how I would summarise the Gospel. It’s a good question. I usually define the Gospel with reference to eight things: 1. 2 Timothy 2:8 – The Gospel is the story and message of “Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from David. This is my...
50 Books to Renew Your Pastoral Ministry and Passion
I recently asked this question on a few Facebook groups, including those for pastors. "If you are a pastor, what one or two books most shaped your vision and passion for pastoral ministry (including your pastoral practice and imagination)?" The following 50 books...
4 Ways to Recover Life in the Power of the Spirit and the Word
Jesus replied, “You are in error because you do not know the Scriptures or the power of God.” (Matthew 22:29). Spirit baptism has been a defining experience in my discipleship to Jesus Christ. I remember the night well. I was sixteen, angry, wounded, and insecure. I...
Why Australian Christians Should Support an Indigenous Voice to Parliament
Aunty Jean Phillips grew up when Aboriginal people were not allowed to vote or have a say in decisions that affected their lives. She experienced firsthand the effects of colonialism and the systemic discrimination faced by Indigenous Australians. Despite this, she...
Graham Joseph Hill publications
Graham Joseph Hill publications See more details at https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6532-8248 Books Sunburnt Country, Sweeping Pains: The Experiences of Asian Australian Women in Ministry and Mission (Series: Faith and Justice in These Lands Now Called Australia). Eugene,...
Some Indigenous Women Theologians You Should Know
Compiled and edited by Jocabed Solano and Drew Jennings-Grisham Series Editor: Graham Joseph Hill Indigenous women in Abya Yala and around the world live out their life path through the weaving of their wise ancestors who have left a legacy full of layers of wisdom as...
8 problems with Christian prophets and provocateurs
The church and world need prophetic and provocative voices. We need them greatly. But, here are eight concerns I have about many of the modern Christian self-styled "prophetic" and provocative types: 1. A failure to see that being conflictual, divisive, and...
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