{"title":"$7 book specials","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"defending-the-gospel","title":"Defending the Gospel","description":"\u003cp\u003eIt can happen at a barbeque. It can happen on a beach. It can happen to anyone, anywhere. It's that moment when a friend, relative or colleague makes a comment about your Christian faith and you suddenly realize you haven't the faintest idea what to say in response. Your mind is a blank. You're frozen to the spot. Worse still, what you say is not very helpful at all.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eDefending the Gospel\u003c\/em\u003e, broadcaster and Christian evangelist Kel Richards shares how, over the years, he has improved on his ability to answer questions that non-church friends have asked about what Christians believe. With warmth, humour and clarity, he demonstrates how to anticipate gospel-related questions, how to construct the framework behind your response and how to get a conversation going.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis edition has been updated with new advice for the pressing issues of today, plus helps the reader with their 'world view evangelism'. 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Does Jesus have a future in the secular West in the 21st century?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ccite\u003eThe Future of Jesus\u003c\/cite\u003e, Dr Peter Jensen, Anglican Archbishop of Sydney, challenges believers and unbelievers alike to think again about Jesus—to consider him as an historical figure whose life, death and teachings lie behind so much of our civilization, and to whom many millions still express allegiance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWho was Jesus? Can we believe in his miracles? If Jesus announced the coming of the Kingdom of God, why are we still waiting? Was he a failed prophet or a religious genius? And does it matter?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDr Jensen's unfailingly intelligent investigation of these questions will undoubtedly provoke many to read the Gospels once more for themselves.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eEditor's Note\u003c\/em\u003e: \"\u003cem\u003eThe Future of Jesus\u003c\/em\u003e was first published in 2005 by ABC Books in Australia. But we are delighted that Matthias Media has subsequently been able to acquire the rights to this very significant book. This means we can ensure its continuing availability to an Australian audience, as well as make it available in the UK, USA and other parts of the world. This new edition contains minor updates and adaptations, particularly in view of this broader readership beyond Australia. I'm sure this book will be (or will continue to be) very useful as an evangelistic tool for reaching thoughtful non-Christian readers. But it is also stirring reading for those who already, by God's grace, love and serve Jesus.\"\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":29089810645078,"sku":"tfoj","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1830\/4342\/products\/Future_of_Jesus_08.jpg?v=1562747651"},{"product_id":"thank-god-for-bedtime","title":"Thank God for Bedtime","description":"\u003ch5\u003eVideo\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding: 50% 0 0 0; position: relative; display: block;\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/372983442?loop=1\u0026amp;color=ff9933\" style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cscript src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/api\/player.js\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collateral-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion_content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSleep. It seems an unlikely topic for a Christian book, doesn’t it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYet we all need to sleep, and we spend a fair proportion of our lives doing just that (or, for some of us, \u003cem\u003etrying\u003c\/em\u003e to do just that).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat’s more, when we carefully read the Bible we discover that God actually cares about our sleep and has quite a bit to say about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this engaging, practical, and strikingly gospel-centred book, Geoff Robson offers a ‘theology of sleep’ that is full of wise and helpful Christian insights for all of us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGeoff Robson studied at Moore College in Sydney and is now a regional staff worker with the Tertiary Students Christian Fellowship (NZ), commissioning editor with Matthias Media, and the author of The Book of Books: A Short Guide to Reading the Bible. He lives in Christchurch, New Zealand with his wife, Liz, and their four children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eRecommendations\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eA book on sleep!? You’ve got to be kidding? I use books to put me to sleep. But not this one; I couldn’t put it down. Geoff Robson has written a fascinating study of something we all do daily but rarely think about in a Christian context. Read this book to understand God’s gift of sleep.\u003cbr\u003e—J. Mack Stiles, Pastor of Erbil International Baptist Church, Iraq, and author of \u003cem\u003eMarks of the Messenger\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collateral-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"head accordion_toggle\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":30253733576790,"sku":"tgfb","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ebook","offer_id":31285400338518,"sku":"etgfb","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1830\/4342\/products\/Thank_God_for_Bedtime_19_rgb.jpg?v=1569299995"},{"product_id":"the-good-sporting-life","title":"The Good Sporting Life","description":"\u003ch5\u003eVideo\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collateral-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion_content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/415400204\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe power of sport—to captivate the heart, inspire the imagination, and even shape nations—means we must think carefully and wisely as Christian competitors, coaches, parents, and passionate fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor, pastor, long-time athlete and sports lover Stephen Liggins takes the coaching reins and trains you to glorify God in your sport. He unpacks what the Bible has to say and gathers a wealth of practical advice and candid testimonies from believing athletes on how to live the good sporting life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1830\/4342\/files\/Good_Sporting_Life_SC_review.pdf?v=1586414011\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Southern Cross review\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eRead a review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eRecommendations\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"I have very much enjoyed Stephen Liggins’ insights into the sporting world, both from the amateur grassroots perspective and from the high-level professional elite sports perspective. I would love a dollar for every time I’ve been asked how, as a Christian, I navigated the world of international rugby and all that goes with it. When I was selected to play for my country at the age of 21, reading a book like The Good Sporting Life would certainly have helped!\u003cbr\u003e \"I often think about the highs and lows that sport can deliver, and the pitfalls that can await a known sportsperson strutting their stuff on the global stage. These are made so much more difficult without a deep, personal relationship with God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit to guide and provide peace and joy in all circumstances—which makes the repeated encouragement throughout this book to “Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness” one of its most helpful and important features.\u003cbr\u003e \"Forty years after accepting the salvation that Jesus offers freely to all, I can say that my Christian relationship is the most important thing for me as I head into what is probably the final third of my life. I encourage all young sports players to learn from the wisdom found in these pages, so that they can say the same.\" \u003cbr\u003e—Nick Farr-Jones, Former captain, Australian rugby team\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"I’m going to order numerous copies of this book, because I stand on the touchline every week with parents who aren’t near church but who love their kids, love the game, and are longing for a map with which to navigate the world of sport. I’ll say to them: “This isn’t really written for you, but you’d be mad not to read it.” On page after page they’ll find a great passion for sport, some of their heroes being quoted—and the wisdom of Scripture. I loved the read and so will they.\" \u003cbr\u003e—Rico Tice, Senior Minister, All Souls Langham Place, London\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"What a great read! Stephen’s book is founded on a strong biblical theology with heartwarming anecdotes from Christians deeply embedded in the world of sport. This is a marvellous model of practical theology, and a work that I highly recommend.\" \u003cbr\u003e—Graham Daniels, General Director, Christians in Sport (UK)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"As a first grade player, international ‘7s’ referee and elite sports chaplain, I’ve found that the hardest question for Christian sportspeople hasn’t been “How do I make that vital tackle?” or “How do I get the ball into the goal?” but “How do I survive as a Christian in the sporting world?” Stephen Liggins has written a book I have waited a lifetime for. It answers questions the Christian sports participant, coach, supporter and pastor want answered about Christianity and sport. It is a must-read.\" \u003cbr\u003e—Rev Dr David Tyndall, International sports chaplain and founding member of Sports Chaplaincy Australia\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStephen Liggins has worked as a lawyer and in the media and, when younger, almost become a professional cricketer. These days he serves as a pastor at a church in Sydney, is a visiting lecturer at Sydney Missionary and Bible College, and writes Christian books and articles. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eTravelling the World as Citizens of Heaven\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collateral-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"head accordion_toggle\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":31926112550998,"sku":"gsl","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ebook","offer_id":32233443950678,"sku":"egsl","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1830\/4342\/products\/Good_Sporting_Life_20_rgb.jpg?v=1581911130"},{"product_id":"unmissable-church","title":"Unmissable Church","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collateral-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion_content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eModern life is a constant struggle between competing priorities, and for Christians especially so on Sundays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow can we juggle all the demands on our time and still make church a priority? Why is there sometimes such a disconnect between the Bible’s captivating vision for church and our experience of it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eUnmissable Church\u003c\/em\u003e, Antony Barraclough and Richard Sweatman combine meticulous research, practical advice and pastoral warmth. They explore the reasons why it’s sometimes difficult to make it to church and what we can do about it. The issues of broken relationships, conflicting priorities, health concerns and more are treated with empathy and encouragement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a leader looking to understand what’s keeping people away from church, a regular attender who wants to encourage others to gather more often, or someone who finds weekly attendance a challenge, this book will bring you greater clarity and perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the authors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAntony Barraclough studied Engineering at UNSW (University of NSW), Divinity at Moore College and has a Doctor of Ministry from Trinity International University (Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) in Chicago. He has ministered in Anglican churches in Mosman, Petersham and is currently the Senior Minister of NorthLight Anglican Church (West Pymble \u0026amp; West Lindfield in Sydney, Australia). He is also member of several Sydney Anglican councils including MT\u0026amp;D (Ministry Training and Development) as well as being a teacher and coach with Moore College’s Center for Ministry Development. He is passionate about the health of local churches and ministry teams. He is married to Kate and has three adult children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRichard Sweatman has been the maturity pastor at Hunter Bible Church and UniChurch in Newcastle, NSW, for over 10 years. He spends his time training and equipping leaders in small group ministry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eRecommendations\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"I have been eagerly anticipating this book ever since I heard about the research of one of the authors into evangelical church attendance. I am thrilled to see it published. Somehow Barraclough and Sweatman have taken a potentially boring and guilt-inducing topic and turned it into an uplifting, real-life resource for pastors, individual Christians and (I strongly suggest) church small groups. Their challenge is clear and thoroughly biblical: \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWhat good reason could there be for a follower of Jesus to miss church?\u003c\/i\u003e But the challenge comes from two experienced and gentle pastors, who deeply sympathize with the complexities facing Christians today. The result is a compelling case—and a practical path forward—for \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003econsistent\u003c\/i\u003e church attendance. As our world emerges from a pandemic, this is a timely and important book. I highly recommend it!\"\u003cbr\u003e—John Dickson, Author and historian, host of \u003cem\u003eUndeceptions\u003c\/em\u003e podcast, Jean Kvamme Distinguished Professor of Biblical Evangelism, Wheaton College, IL\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"This is an unmissable book to read for all Christians, but especially those who are prone to consider churchgoing as an optional extra in the Christian life. The authors of \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUnmissable Church\u003c\/i\u003e have provided a rich resource of careful research, evidenced-based observations and insightful biblical theology to address the decline in church attendance that we are currently experiencing. While Covid has had its impact, nothing substitutes for the joy of meeting “face to face” (2 John 12). The authors have not fallen into the trap of making church a mere obligation; they champion the grace of God that transforms us and issues in the obedience of faith, as church on earth becomes a foretaste of the heavenly assembly that lies before us.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Dr Glenn N Davies, Archbishop, Anglican Diocese of Sydney, 2013-2021\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"This book is a very helpful reflection on an aspect of the Christian life that we don’t often think about: going to church. This is such a fundamentally Christian activity that we rarely think about \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ehow\u003c\/i\u003e we do it. Barraclough and Sweatman encourage us to be more careful and intentional as we think about church, and they deal with many of the motives of our hearts that tempt us away from commitment. I’ve been a Christian for many years, but I still found myself rebuked and given a renewed enthusiasm to be more thoughtful as I attend church. The book is insightful, interesting, humorous and highly recommended!\"\u003cbr\u003e—Peter Orr, New Testament Lecturer, Moore Theological College, Sydney\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eUnmissable Church\u003c\/em\u003e is a fantastic book! It combines biblical teaching about church with stories of real people and an understanding of some of the real challenges in going to church, while also dealing with some of the excuses we might use to not go to church. This is a great book for every Christian to read, both pastors and church members—I especially love the practical tips for both pastors and church members as we think about church attendance. The reflection questions at the end of each chapter also help the reader to process what they’ve read, and would be great to use in discussion with a friend.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Kelly Landrigan, Membership Pastor, St Paul’s Anglican, Carlingford and North Rocks, NSW\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"In some ways this book is like holding a mirror up to ourselves as we consider where church fits in our weekly priorities. At times it’s uncomfortably challenging as the writers help us re-engage with the biblical reasons for being part of a local gathering of God’s people. Yet at the same time they acknowledge genuine and significant reasons that make it hard for people to come to church. Whatever reason you or someone you know is hesitant about church, or resistant to regular church attendance, this book seeks to provide clear and compassionate help\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—Kara Hartley, Archdeacon for Women, Anglican Diocese of Sydney\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Is it hard for you to be at church, and easier to skip it? If you want to go to church more regularly and would like help doing that, you have to read this book. It dives deep into the reasons we are tempted to forego church and how we can shift to see church as unmissable. Avoiding guilt and simplistic cliches, Barraclough and Sweatman go back to the Bible and Jesus, to tell a better and surprising story about church. One of the great strengths of the book is the way they pastorally apply great theology to the messy reality of life—what if, for example, you have anxiety or bipolar disorder? What if you feel guilty? What if the service is boring? How can you talk to people you don’t know? It is both hard and vital for Christians to keep meeting together. Here is the book that will help us do that better.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Michael Kellahan, Executive Officer, GAFCON Australia\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"I’ve been on staff at my church for more than ten years now, and this little book captures so many pastoral conversations I’ve had over that time. It’s biblically rich, practical and full of pastoral wisdom. I was helped by it in my own discipleship as a follower of Jesus as well as in my ministry of discipling others. It’s a must-read for us all to help us push back against the tide of individualism and remember that church truly ought to be unmissable if we see it as God does: the thing he holds up to a watching universe to reveal his wisdom and glory.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Ray Copland, Membership Pastor, EV Church, Central Coast, NSW\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"As a Christian, you cannot read this book without having a vested interest in what the authors have to say about church, because church involves you. As the authors point out, church is both God’s activity in gathering his people, and the activity of God’s people. \u003cem\u003eUnmissable Church\u003c\/em\u003e asks some uncomfortable questions about our attendance as it uncovers our thoughts and attitudes towards church and underlines the gospel reasons for why church is, indeed, unmissable.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Michael Dicker, Principal, Youthworks College, Sydney\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"We can all think of many alternatives in our contemporary world to plain old churchgoing. And yet, what more vital thing could there be for the people of God to do?  \u003cem\u003eUnmissable Church\u003c\/em\u003e is a book that combines survey research, biblical wisdom and practical tips to help us unravel the complex business of why we do and don’t attend church. I very much appreciate how pastorally sensitive it is, especially with regard to mental health issues, but also towards the busyness of ordinary life in the modern world.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Michael Jensen, Rector, St Mark’s Darling Point, Sydney\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"In a culture awash with individualism, regular church attendance can feel like a demand too great. But Barraclough and Sweatman show us that consistent, in-person gathering isn’t simply an aspiration; it’s a necessity. They don’t guilt-trip us into gathering, but warmly apply gospel grace to bring down the barriers that keep us away. This is a book that I want to put into the hands of every church member.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—Adam Ch’ng, Senior Pastor, Cross \u0026amp; Crown, Melbourne\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"When two church leaders write a book about church attendance, you would hardly expect them to say anything other than “More people should attend church more often”. But Barraclough and Sweatman have provided us with an explanation of \u003ci\u003ewhy\u003c\/i\u003e gathering is so vital for Christian discipleship. Their sociological study and observations provide important insights into the cultural milieu, but it is the application of their biblical study that is most compelling and helpful. Added to that, the helpful summaries and discussion questions throughout the book make it a useful book for groups to share. It is a challenging, timely and helpful work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e—Chris Edwards, Bishop of North Sydney, Anglican Diocese of Sydney\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"This book is built on the foundation that church is good—actually, unmissable! Yet it recognizes the factors that can easily keep us away before providing a range of helpful suggestions to get us where we need to be. At first, I thought ‘unmissable church’ was just an aspiration, but I’ve realized it’s a reality. This book warmly and helpfully shows us why church really is unmissable. What’s more, it provides helpful suggestions to address the obstacles that can easily keep us away\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Gary O’Brien, Director of Ministry Training and Development, Anglican Diocese of Sydney\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"One blessing to come from Covid is that many Christian churches and leaders are recognizing the core need for discipleship across the church. This book provides a wonderful platform for this need for discipleship to be addressed and examines the blessing it is when disciples of Christ gather to \u003ci\u003ebe\u003c\/i\u003e the church of Christ.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003cbr\u003e—Peter Mayrick, Executive Director, Partners in Ministry, Sydney\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"This much-needed book is an honest search for the reasons people are not going to church. Through research surveys and their own experiences, Barraclough and Sweatman have probed our individualistic culture in relation to what God’s word tells us about meeting together in Christ. It is our prayer that many who read this book will be helped to consider carefully what they have discovered in this ‘unmissable’ book.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Peter and Mary O’Brien, Parishioners of All Saints Anglican Church, Petersham, NSW\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnmissable Church\u003c\/em\u003e is the book that every minister, staff team, church council and church member needs to read. While the research results on church attendance are initially confronting, \u003cem\u003eUnmissable Church\u003c\/em\u003e uses this research as a springboard for the rest of the book. The authors develop a strong theological argument as to what church is and then address research-based reasons why people miss church. Throughout these chapters, they also outline biblically grounded and practical strategies to help people overcome these reasons. This is why the book is a must-read. \u003cem\u003eUnmissable Church\u003c\/em\u003e doesn’t just make assertions; it provides helpful, thought-provoking solutions in a pastoral way.\n\u003cp\u003eAs a member of a church, I feel encouraged and rebuked by \u003cem\u003eUnmissable Church\u003c\/em\u003e and find myself eager to share it with others. As senior minister of a church, I plan to encourage all my church members to read this book and to spend time openly discussing it. My hope and prayer is that together we will heed the advice of Hebrews 10:25 and not neglect meeting together as we see the Day drawing near.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Mal York, Senior Minister, St Andrew’s Anglican Church, Roseville, NSW\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":40218443481174,"sku":"uc","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ebook","offer_id":40220330360918,"sku":"euc","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1830\/4342\/products\/UnmissableChurch22rgb72dpi.jpg?v=1680124853"},{"product_id":"truth-be-told","title":"Truth be Told","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collateral-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion_content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIt is a truth universally acknowledged that there is an almost universal ambivalence towards truth these days. Many even reject the idea that universal truths have any valid place at all in our ‘post-truth’ society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Christians, we cannot afford to let our society’s loose relationship with truth influence our thinking, living and speaking. In \u003cem\u003eTruth be Told\u003c\/em\u003e, Lionel Windsor goes back to the Bible to show how the gospel provides a foundation for both understanding truth and interacting truthfully with our culture. Provocative and timely, this book offers Christians practical help in the task of sharing the truth of the gospel with confidence and conviction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTruth be Told is also available as an \u003ca title=\"audiobook of Truth be Told\" href=\"https:\/\/mysoundwise.com\/soundcasts\/1728967947394s\"\u003eaudiobook narrated by Lionel Windsor\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLionel Windsor formerly worked as a photovoltaics engineer at a solar cell research company. He is now an ordained Anglican minister, lecturing in New Testament at Moore College in Sydney. He is the author of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/matthiasmedia.com.au\/products\/is-god-green\" title=\"Is God Green?\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eIs God Green?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/matthiasmedia.com.au\/products\/gospel-speech-online\" title=\"Gospel Speech Online\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGospel Speech Online\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eRecommendations\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"In this book Lionel Windsor shows his characteristic clarity and thoughtfulness as he helps us understand life in a post-truth generation. I like the way Lionel approaches social media not as a dinosaur, scoffing that life was somehow so much better back in his day, but instead recognising that every new technology gives the world new opportunities and new challenges.\u003cbr\u003e\"Lionel has a gift for making complex philosophies accessible. Throughout the book Lionel gives us great short summaries of some very complex ideologies that have shaped of our age. But by far the greatest advantage of this book is that it reminds us that the gospel sits at the centre of all truth and that the gospel alone is the way to fix our truth problem.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003eCarl Matthei, Senior Minister and Chaplain at Campus Bible Study, UNSW\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collateral-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"head accordion_toggle\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":40769046216790,"sku":"tbt","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ebook","offer_id":40769048543318,"sku":"etbt","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1830\/4342\/files\/TruthBeTold23rgb72dpi.jpg?v=1690423083"}],"url":"https:\/\/matthiasmedia.com.au\/collections\/7.oembed","provider":"matthiasmedia.com.au","version":"1.0","type":"link"}