Intercultural training program opens doors for faith conversations in Australian schools
An innovative intercultural training program developed by Scripture Union (SU) Australia is gaining momentum in schools, opening new doors to share the gospel.
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An introduction to the new book: Leading From Below
Taking editor's privilege, CDI Opinion Editor Jay Mātenga introduces a new book to the Christian leadership market that he had some involvement in bringing to life. Bill Taylor's "Leading From Below" is a counter-cultural yet biblically-faithful reflection on leadership from a veteran of the Evangelical global missions community. This is a landmark volume full of anecdotes from decades of leadership experience, providing an insider's perspective of what many wonder global Christian leadership mi
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On Being a Progressive Conservative, or a Conservative Progressive
Christianity is becoming increasingly and unfortunately polarized. Conservative and progressive perspectives can be harmonized when correctly understood. This is for the benefit of our faith now and in the future. The pastoral perspective in this opinion explains how.
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Providing a supportive social space for mothers is key to reaching entire families
Mothers experience a great deal of change when first becoming a parent. This time in a family's life can provide an open door for exploring spirituality and finding faith within a mothers group. The rest of the family is likely to follow.
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Do you approach life with a growth or fixed mindset?
Thinking your personality and talents are fixed can inhibit your potential. Willingness to learn something new can lead to great growth but it is not unlimited. God invites us to live with sober judgment towards maturity in Christ.
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Three Baptist care providers announce merger to better support vulnerable people in Australia
By Chris EyteThree leading Baptist care providers in Australia—Baptcare, Baptist Care SA, and BaptistCare—have announced their merger into a single, yet-to-be-named organization, making it one of the largest care associations in the country. The merger, publicly unveiled in November 2024, is set to be completed by March 2025.
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Mission Australia criticizes government budget's lack of support for homeless and vulnerable
By Chris EyteMission Australia has issued a stern response to the Australian Government’s Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO), saying homeless people will be negatively affected by the financial broadcast for the next four years.
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Tribute to Christian leader who passed away during earthquake in Vanuatu
By Chris EyteChurches are still recovering following the traumatic effects of a 7.3 magnitude earthquake striking 30 kilometers west of the capital Port Vila on the south western Pacific island of Vanuatu, taking multiple lives and causing damage to buildings, including churches, on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024.
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Despite many global issues, Australian Christians more hopeful for the future than non-believers, according to Global Hope Report 2024
By Chris EyteA newly published “Global Hope Report 2024” by international Christian aid agency Tearfund Australia reveals that despite a wide range of issues raising people's anxieties, Australian Christians are overall more hopeful for the future of their country and the wider world compared to their peers living in the country.
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'Your Story' research project in Australia & New Zealand reveals five key findings what young people need on their spiritual journey
By Chris EyteThe wider Church has been good at talking to young people but arguably not so good at listening to them – an underlying focus for three Converge/Your Story conferences attended by 200 people and 86 organizations in Melbourne, Adelaide and Brisbane in Australia early last month, November 2024.
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Australia to enact world’s toughest social media ban for children under 16
By CDI StaffAustralia has passed legislation to ban children under 16 from using social media, a move that will enforce the world’s strictest regulations on platform usage by minors. The ban, which will not come into effect for at least 12 months, allows for penalties of up to A$50 million ($32.5 million; £25.7 million) for tech companies that fail to comply. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has described the new law as essential for protecting young people from the "harms" of social media, a concern echoed
