{"title":"70% off","description":"\u003cp\u003eGet 70% off these titles until midnight Monday 4 December!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hope","title":"Hope","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\u003eAs Christians, we have been called to a great and eternal hope—a wonderful, vibrant picture of the future God has in store for us. But how do we think about that hope? What exactly is it? And how does it affect our lives here and now?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith insight and humour, Bryson Smith unpacks what the Bible has to say about hope—what it is (and isn't), and how it comforts, challenges and directs us in our day-to-day lives as Christians. As we explore these great truths, we'll discover how important it is to keep our hope at the forefront of our minds, as we live for the wonderful day when Jesus returns and our hope becomes reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes discussion guide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBryson Smith is part of the ministry team at Dubbo Presbyterian Church in rural NSW, Australia. He is also the author of \u003cem\u003eFaith\u003c\/em\u003e and several of Matthias Media's Interactive Bible Studies. Bryson is married to Sue, and they have three adult children. He never ceases to be amazed by God's extraordinary grace in safeguarding a glorious and imperishable hope that is his in Jesus.\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":29089729085526,"sku":"hope","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ebook","offer_id":29089729118294,"sku":"ehope","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1830\/4342\/products\/Hope_16.jpg?v=1562734275"},{"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":"eager-to-serve","title":"Eager to Serve","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\u003eFor 31 years, Ray Galea pastored Multicultural Bible Ministry, a thriving church in Sydney’s western suburbs. Raising up and developing leaders is key to what God is doing there, with hundreds of people taking their next step in gospel ministry at MBM. In \u003cem\u003eEager to Serve\u003c\/em\u003e, we read of the shared experiences of Ray and his team, guided by the book of Philippians. Ray teaches us what God says in Philippians about the nature of Christian ministry and partnership in the gospel, pausing along the way with the stories of real people in gospel service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEager to Serve\u003c\/em\u003e is perfect for anyone considering giving themselves to the world of full-time ministry. Ray sticks close to God’s word, examining life through its lens, and paints an excellent portrait of the highs and lows of ministry life. This is a resource that will help many decide if vocational gospel work is also for them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e“I’m addicted to the joy of seeing gospel work multiply in others. And I’m convinced of its importance: there’s only one of me, but when I partner with others by multiplying gospel workers, I can be part of the gospel growing and bearing fruit far more widely. What a joy! Some of you are aware of having this joy, while others are conscious that you used to have it. Still others don’t know what I am talking about. Wherever you are, don’t stress: the letter to the Philippians will help us all to find this joy, or to find it again.”—Ray Galea\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRay Galea served for over 30 years as Senior Minister of Multicultural Bible Ministry (MBM), Rooty Hill Anglican Church, which was planted in 1991. He now serves as Lead Pastor of Fellowship Dubai. He is the author of \u003cem\u003eNothing in My Hand I Bring\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eGod is Enough\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eFrom Here to Eternity\u003c\/em\u003e. Ray loves spending time with his children and grandchildren, listening to music, getting to know people from different cultures, watching movies, playing guitar to no-one but himself, reading, and eating international cuisine. He has a new-found love for running that he can’t explain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eRecommendations\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Ray Galea has written an engaging and deeply personal book about the call upon every Christian to ministry. Based on Philippians and including short testimonies from a range of interesting people, it is both encouraging and challenging. It was a blessing to read it.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Peter Jensen, former Anglican Archbishop of Sydney\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"This is a great book for all Christians, especially followers of Jesus who are eager to serve him. Ray, in his usual warm and relational manner, invites us to serve God willingly and gladly, and in deeper ways. \u003ci\u003eEager to Serve\u003c\/i\u003e is so readable, even for those who don’t read. Littered with anecdotes and testimonies from God’s work at MBM, we are exhorted to see that our lives are fundamentally changed by the cross and that now, following in Jesus’ footsteps, “every decision you make in your life will be a point at which you will either descend into greatness or ascend into self-centred oblivion”. This means different things for different people, of course. Ray takes us on a journey that will reignite our clarity that Jesus changes everything. This passion is so often the missing piece. I commend \u003cem\u003eEager to Serve\u003c\/em\u003e to all.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Raj Gupta, Senior Pastor, St Paul’s Anglican Carlingford and North Rocks, Sydney and Senior Consultant, Centre for Ministry Development, Moore Theological College, Sydney\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"This is one of the best 20 books I have read in my life. Ray takes us for a deep scuba dive into the divine waters of Philippians. The pages drip with his decades of ministry experience and each chapter ends with profound prayers, wonderful reflection questions, and inspiring personal testimonies.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Ben Pfahlert, National Director, Ministry Training Strategy, Australia\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Ray and Sandy are a formidable team in ministry, and God has used them in powerful ways—locally, nationally and internationally. But their ministry has been so impactful because it’s always been about Jesus, and it’s never been limited to them; it’s about multiplying gospel work and gospel workers. With its grounding in Philippians, \u003cem\u003eEager to Serve\u003c\/em\u003e offers a reminder of what and who captured us in the first place, alongside practical examples. It will challenge us all to rethink our lives and ministries so that we will see the next generation of Christian leaders and churches mobilized and equipped to give their lives for the sake of Christ and his gospel.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Derek Hanna, Director of Church Planting, Geneva Push, Australia\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"My only problem with this book is that I wish Ray had written it decades ago. There are so many people I would like to have given it to over the years. I’m looking forward to handing \u003ci\u003eEager to Serve\u003c\/i\u003e to many people in the future. There are three gospel hearts beating to this book. The first is Ray Galea himself, who has been a gospel preacher for over 30 years. The second is the apostle Paul: Ray shows us the heart of the apostle, who wrote to the Philippians about the urgency of the gospel. Both these men point us to the book’s real heart: the heart of Jesus, whose heart for the lost led him to the cross. This book is a clear and passionate call to commit our lives to serving the one who gave his life for us, so we might live for him and for others. There’s a clarity, an urgency and a compassion for the lost who need to know Jesus.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Al Stewart, National Director, Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches Australia\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Ray has distilled lessons from 30 years of pastoral ministry and longer walking with Jesus into this lovely book. Helpful pastoral wisdom, grounded in the book of Philippians, tumbles from every page. It renewed my eagerness and is a helpful and realistic spur to young men and women considering full-time gospel ministry.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Matt Fuller, Vicar, Christ Church Mayfair, London\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\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":39999632113750,"sku":"eager","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ebook","offer_id":40147347177558,"sku":"eeager","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1830\/4342\/products\/ETS_product_web.jpg?v=1661832949"},{"product_id":"the-vine-movement","title":"The Vine Movement","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“Make disciples of all nations.” \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s an enormous task, one that extends far beyond the reach and resources of the local church. It’s a task that requires Christians to organize together into a broad range of ministries—often called ‘parachurch ministries’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut, sadly, even using the word ‘parachurch’ can set pulses racing: the relationships between churches and other ministries over the years have not always been entirely smooth. So how can churches and parachurches think about and relate to each other well? How can they encourage and support one another for the growth of the gospel and the glory of God? These are vital issues that require fresh, biblical thought in every generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePastor and parachurch leader Mikey Lynch’s deep reflections on this topic will help leaders and members of all types of ministries, whether church or parachurch, to think wisely and constructively not only about their own work, but also the wider ‘vine movement’ of which they are just one part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eBonus downloads\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDownload for free the two bonus chapters:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"One of the oldest and most influential types of parachurch: religious orders\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1830\/4342\/files\/The_Vine_Movement_bonus_chapter_-_Religious_orders.pdf?v=1677551522\"\u003eOne of the oldest and most influential parachurches: religious orders\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca title=\"Miraculous ministries\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1830\/4342\/files\/The_Vine_Movement_bonus_chapter_-_Miraculous_ministries.pdf?v=1677551504\"\u003eMiraculous ministries\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you are involved with a parachurch ministry, download this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1830\/4342\/files\/VM_infographic.png?v=1698108377\" title=\"free infographic slide for parachurches\"\u003efree slide to help in your presentations to groups\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMikey Lynch is the AFES staff leader at the University of Tasmania, where he focuses on preaching to unchurched university students and graduates. Prior to this he was the pastor of Crossroads Presbyterian Church, which he helped plant in 2000. Mikey has been a founding director of several local and national parachurch organizations, including The Geneva Push and Reach Australia. Mikey is the author of \u003cem\u003eThe Good Life in the Last Days \u003c\/em\u003eand he lives in Hobart with his wife, Nikki, and their three children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eRecommendations\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"This is a very useful, brush-clearing book to help both church and parachurch leaders navigate the tension and complexity of moving beyond their individual mission statements to partner together in the mission of the gospel.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Todd Adkins, Co-founder, Lifeway Leadership Podcast Network; Director of Leadership Development, Lifeway Christian Resources, Nashville TN\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Local church leaders can sometimes characterize parachurches as unbiblical, arrogant and distracting. Parachurch leaders can sometimes stereotype local churches as cumbersome, dogmatic and slow. Mikey Lynch offers us a different take. Theologically rich and nuanced, and full of wisdom and practical insight, \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Vine Movement\u003c\/i\u003e can inspire us to relate with discernment, appreciation, honour and love for those serving in different parts of the vineyard to us—and to actively collaborate in cultivating a gospel ecosystem.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Peter Dray, Director of Creative Evangelism, UCCF: The Christian Unions, UK\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Hilarious, provocative, biblical, historical, concrete and extremely helpful. It is my prayer that Mikey’s book will help both denominational churches and parachurches to understand one another better and to work brilliantly together to proclaim Christ.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Ben Pfahlert, National Director, Ministry Training Strategy, Australia\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Mikey Lynch brings a winsome blend of intellectual curiosity and generosity to the thorny problem of church and parachurch ministry. As someone who frequently works in the intersection of these kinds of organizations, I found this book to be a rare combination of careful theological insight and practical wisdom. The clarity of Lynch’s discussion of the doctrine of church in the opening section is worth the price of the book alone. I’ve already found myself recommending it to campus ministry workers and church pastors who are wrestling with how their different ministry models fit together to serve the kingdom.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Dan Anderson, Director, The Lachlan Macquarie Institute, Canberra; Chair of the Board, Australian Fellowship of Evangelical Students; Former Anglican Chaplain, Robert Menzies College, Macquarie University, Sydney\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Mikey Lynch has written a brilliant book on a vital topic for anyone concerned about the mission of Jesus. Good material on the relationship between the church and the parachurch is surprisingly rare. What is written can sometimes come from a narrow theological perspective, arguing for the value of the one over the other without a practical sense of how mission actually proceeds in the world. Or they can be highly pragmatic, promoting ‘whatever works’ over what is true and biblical. Mikey, by combining a first-rate theological mind with long and fruitful experience in both church and parachurch ministry, has brought together what is too often apart: theological depth and practical mission experience. I firmly believe this will become the one-stop, go-to book on the subject for years to come.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Rory Shiner, Senior Pastor, Providence City Church, Perth; Network Director, Providence Church Network\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"As someone with a foot firmly planted in both my local Chinese church and the parachurch that employs me, I’ve always been fascinated by the relationship between churches and parachurches. Is the parachurch something to be avoided or embraced? Thanks to Mikey Lynch’s detailed analysis, I am all the more excited to see how I can best serve God’s kingdom in both my church and parachurch.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Sam Chan, Public Speaker, City Bible Forum, Australia\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Partnerships between local churches and parachurch organizations provide wonderful opportunities for the growth of the gospel, but too often are fraught with tension and misunderstanding. Mikey Lynch has done us a great service by giving a clear theological foundation for these relationships. He establishes the priority of local church ministry and explores the relationship between local churches and denominational and parachurch organizations in a range of contexts.\"\u003cbr\u003e—David Williams, Director of Training and Development, Church Missionary Society, Australia\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"As someone who trains Christian people for chaplaincy and pastoral care ministries, both within the public sector and parachurch organizations, I see people struggle to know where their ministries connect with more traditional church ministries. In this important project, Mikey Lynch explores the assumed (but largely unexamined) relationship between churches and parachurch organizations and ministries. \u003ci data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Vine Movement \u003c\/i\u003eis a helpful attempt to describe existing parameters that differentiate between church and parachurch, and then to demonstrate faithful ways of integrating both ministries in a way that honours each one’s alignment with Christ and his mission while respecting the remit of the other. This work would be of interest both at an organizational level, and for individuals wishing to understand their place in a larger whole.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Kate Bradford, Chaplain and Pastoral Supervisor, Anglicare, Sydney\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eThe Vine Movement\u003c\/i\u003e is an ambitious but careful examination of the relationship between the local church and various parachurch ministries. Mikey Lynch demonstrates that, while the local church has spiritual authority, parachurches can deepen the growth of the kingdom in unique and vital ways. This book explains all this and also provides practical advice for how to productively navigate the relationship between the local church and parachurch ministry in the midst of our fallen world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—Luke Isham, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eMinister, St Kilda \u0026amp; Balaclava Presbyterian Church, Melbourne\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":40162671394902,"sku":"tvm","price":29.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ebook","offer_id":40195415834710,"sku":"etvm","price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1830\/4342\/products\/VineMovement22rgb72dpi.jpg?v=1673483515"},{"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":"the-gender-revolution","title":"The Gender Revolution","description":"\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"collateral-box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion_content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow can you show love to someone who feels that their gender identity does not match how God made them—especially amid loud social messaging that says compassion and disagreement are incompatible? How do we keep the conversation grounded in reality? How do we lead others away from the harmful desire to transform their body into something it can never truly be? Why would hearing an explanation of God’s design for our bodies and his guidance for sexual expression be good for them, and how could you possibly begin that conversation?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransgender ideology has quickly become pervasive in our broader culture, and many Christians prefer to avoid issues of sex and gender altogether. But if we’re not prepared in advance to show care and compassion to people questioning their gender identity or declaring a new one, we are unlikely to do it well when the moment arrives (as it inevitably will).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Gender Revolution\u003c\/em\u003e provides the biblical basis for a contemporary Christian response to the complicated feelings and experiences of gender dysphoria. Grounded in the latest scientific findings, this much-needed book is the fruit of decades of thorough research, medical practice and pastoral experience from the authors. It offers clear and compelling reasons for why God’s voice matters, and how it can be used to disciple others in truth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the authors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatricia Weerakoon is a renowned counsellor, sex therapist and academic. She is a popular conference speaker and the author of several books, including \u003cem\u003eTeen Sex by the Book\u003c\/em\u003e (2013) and \u003cem\u003eTalking Sex by the Book\u003c\/em\u003e (2020).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKamal Weerakoon is Patricia’s son. He is a minister of the Presbyterian Church of Australia. His Master’s thesis explored biblical views of sexuality, and he has recently completed a PhD in ministry to and by migrant Christians.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRobert Smith lectures in Theology, Ethics and Music Ministry at Sydney Missionary \u0026amp; Bible College. His PhD thesis was titled ‘Identity and embodiment: an evangelical assessment of transgender theory’. He is also the author of \u003cem\u003eHow Should We Think About Gender and Identity?\u003c\/em\u003e (2022).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eRecommendations\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Contemporary discussion of sexual and gender issues faces a plethora of challenges: the changing meaning of words, the revolution in perceptions of reality, the personal investment that countless millions of people have made in one position or another, the emotional intensity that drapes the chasms that divide us, the increasingly complex legal and social pressures that shape the debate, and much more. That is why this book by Patricia Weerakoon and two associates (one of them her son) is so welcome: here is the clarity of thought and writing one expects of experts. Agree or disagree with their arguments, but you will come away better informed, and better able to engage in the discussion with more light than heat. They may even change your mind!\"\u003cbr\u003e—DA Carson, Emeritus Professor, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, IL; Theologian-at-large and Co-founder, The Gospel Coalition\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"This book gives a very clear and accessible explanation of transgender ideology and the confusion it is causing in society. Patricia Weerakoon and her co-authors give us a compelling argument for why we need to oppose this phenomenon if we truly want to love our neighbour, and how we can best care for those in our midst suffering from gender incongruity. They explain what it means to be made male or female in the image of God, and how we can find our true identity in Christ. This book deserves widespread attention, whether you are grappling with your gender identity or seeking to support those who are.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Dr Megan Best, Associate Professor of Bioethics, Institute for Ethics and Society, The University of Notre Dame Australia; Honorary Associate Professor, Sydney Medical School, Faculty of Medicine of Health, The University of Sydney; Director of Ethicentre\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"This book could not be more timely. Every week, literally every week, I am hearing heart-rending stories of young people who’ve been swept up by the gender ideology of this cultural moment and are, therefore, tragically unable to celebrate what it is to be male and female. Wonderfully, here is a short book that gives the biblical and scientific principles that enable a response of clarity, grace and compassion. I will be giving it out to many, both inside and outside the church family.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Rico Tice, Senior Minister (Evangelism), All Souls Langham Place, London; Founder, Christianity Explored Ministries; Author, \u003cem\u003eHonest Evangelism\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Throughout history, challenges to Christian belief and practice have inspired thoughtful and capable responses that have become key markers of the progress of the church. They have helped to clarify vital aspects of biblical truth for a new generation. This is such a book. It is written by able scholars with a sincere desire to informatively, sanely, and compassionately help readers to understand what is happening in connection with the gender revolution, and it gives helpful guidelines on how to respond to it. It meets the urgent need.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Ajith Fernando, Teaching Director, Youth for Christ, Sri Lanka; Author, Discipling in a Multicultural World\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"I remember being asked by some worried parents about five years ago whether they needed to consider puberty blockers when their seven-year-old reached 11 or 12. I was completely out of my depth. I wish I’d had this book at hand. It is a fine resource for parents, teachers, youth workers and pastors. The authors speak with an authority based on research and experience. The issues they are dealing with, unimaginable even a decade ago, are of high present significance, and we need to be assured by an approach based on both Scripture and science. I commend it warmly.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Peter Jensen, Anglican Archbishop of Sydney 2001-2013; Author,\u003cem\u003e The Life of Faith: An Introduction to Christian Doctrine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"This book provides an authoritative and contemporary perspective of the author and the Christian church to pervasive transgender ideology. Written by a well-respected senior sexologist, using objective scientific argument, the book expresses a compassionate, accepting position using “God’s word on sex, gender and identity”. It provides new thinking from a modern church previously considered hostile to the expression of sexual or gender diversity. Whilst the perspectives and ‘truths’ will be challenged by some academics, clinicians and trans people for multifarious reasons, this book offers insight into a more welcoming, comforting, and reformed institution. By sharing perspectives, this book encourages tolerance of difference with informed discussion and debate from several sectors within our continually changing postmodern society.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Professor Kevan Wylie FRCP FECSM, Past President, World Association for Sexual Health\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"At a time when biology and biblical truth are being upended by ideology, activism and confusion, this book is essential reading for parents, pastors and community leaders as they come to grips with the transgender agenda infiltrating our schools and society in general. The book is seasoned with a perfect balance of truth and grace, pushing back on the harmful ideology and activism but with a pastoral heart towards those caught in the middle of this culture war. The Gender Revolution is superbly researched and presented, and will assist the reader in understanding the ideology, the impact (especially on young people), and the appropriate response that protests against the ideology, not the person. I highly recommend it.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Bob McCoskrie, CEO, Family First New Zealand\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Calvin once complained to Bullinger: ‘If I simply said it was daytime at high noon, they would begin to doubt it’. Denying the obvious has always been a human failing. When it comes to matters of sexuality and gender, the sad trajectory is, as Kevin DeYoung said, ‘from silence to complexification to capitulation’. Here is a book that avoids all these traps; it is clear, unafraid, simple, biblical, scientific, and helpful—a masterly response to the main issues. Truth and compassion are found on every page. This is a most welcome work.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Peter Barnes, Moderator-General, Presbyterian Church of Australia\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"This book is a valuable resource for navigating the complexities of the transgender phenomenon. The experience and expertise of the authors lay a properly useful foundation for parents, pastoral workers, and children’s and youth ministers to not only understand the issue, but also hold forth a coherent biblical vision for human sexuality that is ultimately more compelling and fulfilling. They have managed to concisely articulate transgender ideology and its incoherence, its implications for human sexuality, and its contradictions with human biological science, while at the same time speaking with compassion towards those who suffer with gender dysphoria and those who care for them. There is no naivety about the deeply personal distress and longings faced by individuals and communities that make sexuality and gender the bedrock of identity and belonging—a weight that it is unable to bear.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis book is a much-needed companion for anyone on the long, slow journey of supporting and truthfully loving those who are grappling with the dysphoria of sexual and gender confusion.\"\u003cbr\u003e—Mike Dicker, Principal, Youthworks College, Sydney\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"What do you get when you combine a sexual-health academic, a theologian, and a pastor? Patricia Weerakoon, Robert Smith and Kamal Weerakoon serve churches well in this book. Together they provide a much-needed voice of reason and compassion as they explore the gender revolution that has taken hold of society. This book is biblical and pastoral, and gives careful consideration to the scientific debates surrounding sex and gender. \u003cem\u003eThe Gender Revolution\u003c\/em\u003e is a valuable resource for pastors and church members as we seek to faithfully navigate one of the big issues of our time. \"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e—Murray Campbell, Pastor, Mentone Baptist Church, Melbourne\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"In this beautifully and clearly written book, Patricia Weerakoon and her co-authors combine rigorous scientific analysis with biblical wisdom to point to the grave dangers inherent in transgender ideology. As the authors point out, this movement demands changes in language so that words mean whatever people want them to mean, promotes changes to bodies with irreversible effects that some will later regret, and seeks to change our society by demanding that the rest of us go along with their beliefs. The costs of the transgender movement will be huge, particularly for women and girls, but also for the vulnerable children and young people of both sexes who get caught up in this cult-like movement. The book ends with wise pastoral advice about how to care for and respond to those who experience gender incongruence. This problem is not going away: we all need to understand the unscientific ideas that have been accepted so uncritically, and by so many people who ought to know better.\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e—Patrick Parkinson AM, Emeritus Professor of Law, University of Queensland\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"As an author, speaker and friend, I have found Patricia Weerakoon’s wisdom practical, honest and, most importantly, Christ-centred. Together with her co-authors, she draws from her rich medical background and years of experience to provide much-needed wisdom in the area of sexuality. Her latest offering is both brave and countercultural. I am certain it will help many to understand their God-given identity in Christ and find the freedom they so truly desire.\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e—Joel Chelliah, Senior Pastor, Centrepoint Church; State President, Australian Christian Churches (WA)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Without question, the topic of gender is one of the most contentious social issues we are facing today. Yet sadly, many Christians feel ill-equipped or intimidated to enter the conversation. This book will change that! Amidst the tidal wave of shifting ideologies and cultural quarrelling, Patricia Weerakoon and her co-authors offer a voice of reason, clarity and biblical truth. Intersecting both science and Scripture, Dr Weerakoon draws on 30+ years of expertise and current empirical evidence. If you’re a believer seeking wisdom on how to navigate the minefield of gender ideology, this is the resource you’ve been looking for. It will expand your understanding of contemporary issues surrounding gender, strengthen your Christian worldview, and help you cultivate a disposition of compassion, giving you confidence to speak the truth in love—something I’m sure we all need a little more of!\"\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e—Mark Varughese, Founder and Senior Leader, Kingdomcity\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":40226821341270,"sku":"tgr","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ebook","offer_id":40250044678230,"sku":"etgr","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1830\/4342\/products\/GenderRevolution23rgb72dpi.jpg?v=1682122349"}],"url":"https:\/\/matthiasmedia.com.au\/collections\/70-off.oembed","provider":"matthiasmedia.com.au","version":"1.0","type":"link"}