Category: Blog
How can the Australian church truly reflect the diversity of its people? From overcoming cultural blind spots to rethinking leadership pathways, explore why we must distinguish gospel truths from cultural traditions to effectively disciple and mobilise all Australians for the gospel.
The Church is Jesus’ bride—the Church is loved by Christ demonstrated by his death and resurrection. The Church is filled with people drawn together by God’s grace and mercy. And the Church includes people from every nation, tribe, people, and language who will one day stand before the throne. And I want to say it before we go any further, I love her too. Yet, the Church is also made up of the local expression of church: local congregations assembling together around God’s Word and prayer. While no church is perfect—each with its own particular challenges, including socio‑cultural challenges—the migrant…
Pastoral ministry is a burdensome and joyful journey. How might we build stronger connections and share the load to prevent burnout?
Pastoring a migrant church is hard, but rewarding. The challenge isn’t just culture, but sin. However, the gospel proclaimed with sensitivity, diversity, partnership could be the beginning of a genuine multicultural church where all nations worship God.
How many times have I heard these questions? 🗺️ Where are you from? No, where are you really from? “Where are you from?” This seemingly straightforward question quickly becomes messy when you ask a second‑generation migrant or third‑culture individual. I reflect on my own encounters with this question and how the gospel provides a starting point for a new identity. As a child, my school friends were largely caucasian. As a teenager, my friendship group grew in cultural diversity. Throughout university, I mixed with people from every inhabited continent. Yet, over the years, the question is still asked. “Where are you from?” And…
