{"title":"New reads","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"sermon-notebook","title":"Sermon Notebook","description":"\u003cp\u003eListening well to sermons can be hard. Getting lasting benefit from them even harder. But the practical advice in this \u003cem\u003eSermon Notebook\u003c\/em\u003e, together with the new routine it encourages you to adopt, will help you feed more eagerly, deeply and satisfyingly from the spiritual food that is presented to you each week from God’s word.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReflection questions help you focus on the key points of the sermon and think through application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical articles provide tips for getting the most out of weekly sermons and note taking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElastic binder to keep notebook together for safe transportation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLined spaces for easier writing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in four colours: black, almond, pistachio and heather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media","offers":[{"title":"Book (black)","offer_id":29409703493718,"sku":"snb2","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Book (almond)","offer_id":29089795276886,"sku":"sna","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Book (pistachio)","offer_id":41693007183958,"sku":"snpi","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Book (heather)","offer_id":41693007282262,"sku":"snh","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1830\/4342\/files\/Sermon_Notebook_24_black_rgb_150dpi.jpg?v=1731933988"},{"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"},{"product_id":"subjects-and-citizens","title":"Subjects and Citizens","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\u003eMichael writes to help Christian rediscover “a truly Christ-centred vision for human politics”. The heart of that vision is based around a careful study of Romans 12-15, calling Christians to be who they are as the church: “subjects of the Lord Jesus and citizens of the kingdom of heaven”. The aim is that this perspective will help Christians to navigate the alienation and anxiety that dominate contemporary debates, providing a fresh way to think about contemporary politics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichael distinguishes ‘Politics 1.0’, the politics of this world (where temporary, earthly kingdoms exist within the present age), from ‘Politics 2.0’, “where Jesus Christ reigns in the Kingdom of God” (which exists here and now within the church, but will continue into the world to come when Christ returns). The book argues that ‘Politics 1.0’ has its place, but also its limitations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Politics 2.0’, meanwhile, is distinguished by three points (drawn from Romans 12-15):\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJesus is Lord; no other ruler is Lord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorshipping Jesus is a political statement because he is Lord\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJesus is a crucified Lord who rules his kingdom by humble service.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book calls on Christians to rethink what politics is: it is not wrong to be involved in the ‘party politics’ of this world, but this kind of politics has its limits. Our focus should be on ‘Politics 2.0’—namely, “living together as the people of God as we worship and revere Jesus Christ as Lord, and call others to join us”.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTable of contents\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA new kind of politics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe politics of sacrificial nonconformity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe politics of peace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe politics of respect\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe politics of love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe politics of selflessness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe politics of hospitality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerms of engagement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichael Jensen is the Rector of St Mark’s Anglican Church, Darling Point, and he teaches theology at the Sydney College of Divinity. He was awarded his doctorate from Oxford University in 2008. He regularly appears in national media commenting on current social and political issues from a Christian perspective. He has authored several books, including \u003cem\u003eYou: An Introduction\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMartyrdom and Identity\u003c\/em\u003e. He chairs the Board of Publica, a research and public policy organization devoted to strengthening family and community relationships throughout Australia. Michael appears on the podcast \u003cem\u003eWith All Due Respect\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCommendations\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eDr Michael Jensen has written in a lively manner of the Christian approach to politics. Based on Romans 12–15, it is not party political but intensely practical, and cleverly explains that living out the gospel has quite an impact on earthly politics. It is a great read. \u003cbr\u003e—Hon John Howard OM AC, Former Prime Minister of Australia (1996–2007)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThe question of how to live today as subjects of Christ and citizens of the heavenly city requires a rich, biblical wisdom. In an age of politicized faith when we are all tempted to find our identity through what we denounce and reject, it can be hard to distinguish allegiance to Christ from alignment with one of our culture’s political package deals. Taking account of the deep rhythms of the Bible’s story from Genesis to Revelation, and drawing out distinctively biblical patterns of power, peace, grace, and disadvantaging ourselves for the sake of others, Michael Jensen helps us to reflect on how the Scriptures shape a rich posture of wise Christian citizenship in our present political and cultural age, as we await the city with foundations whose architect and builder is God.\u003cbr\u003e—Associate Professor Christopher Watkin, ARC Future Fellow, European Languages, Monash University; Author, \u003cem\u003eBiblical Critical Theory: How the Bible’s unfolding story makes sense of modern life and culture\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003ePolitical systems across the world are desperate for people of conviction, and people with a conscience have a moral duty to participate in democracy. That is why we need thoughtful contributions, like \u003cem\u003eSubjects and Citizens\u003c\/em\u003e, to offer wisdom and guidance as to how to do this effectively.\u003cbr\u003e—Kate Forbes, Member of the Scottish Parliament for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch; Former Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Economy\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThis is the kind of politics book Christians need right now: one that reminds us that, because Christ is Lord, Christianity is inherently political while simultaneously enabling Christians to sit loosely to any particular party or government. Through a close and practical reading of Romans 12–15—arguably the richest source of political wisdom in the New Testament—Michael Jensen guides readers out of the anxieties of our moment into the cheerful confidence and humble activism that has always marked the church at its best. This book is part balm, part stimulant. It is as much needed in my new home of America as it is in my homeland of Australia.\u003cbr\u003e—The Rev Dr John Dickson, Author, \u003cem\u003eBullies and Saints: An honest look at the good and evil of Christian history\u003c\/em\u003e; Distinguished Professor of Biblical Studies and Public Christianity, Wheaton College, Illinois; Host, \u003cem\u003eUndeceptions\u003c\/em\u003e podcast\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThis book sets out a way of approaching politics from a Christian perspective which is radical, thoughtful and deeply rooted in Scripture. Dr Jensen gives us permission to relax, to rest in the sovereignty and faithfulness of God, and to commit to living for Jesus, reassuring us that “following Jesus is a political statement”.\u003cbr\u003e—Tim Farron, MP for Westmorland and Lonsdale, UK\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThis compelling and challenging account of how to approach politics as a Christian is a thoughtful, informative and helpful discussion from Michael Jensen. Because he starts in the right place—that simply proclaiming the lordship of Christ is itself a political act, and the sovereignty of God is our primary assumption—he points to a very different politics: humble, just, and without rancour. An excellent guide.\u003cbr\u003e—Barney Zwartz, Senior Fellow, Centre for Public Christianity; Religion Editor, \u003cem\u003eThe Age\u003c\/em\u003e (2002–2013)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eMichael Jensen engages in a noble service by offering a reading of Romans 12–15 for our time, showing us how to pursue the things that make for peace and mutual encouragement in a fragmented and fratricidal age. He deftly shows the connection between submission to Jesus’ Lordship and love for others, and how discipleship requires a politics of peace. A timely word indeed!\u003cbr\u003e—The Rev Dr Michael F Bird, Deputy Principal, Ridley College, Melbourne, Australia\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eDr Jensen helpfully invites us to look at our political moment through the lens of the letter to the Romans. He gently guides us to re-examine some of our political and theological assumptions in the light of Scripture. I can think of many small groups that would benefit greatly from this honest and disarming book.\u003cbr\u003e—Dr Krish Kandiah OBE, Foster parent, adoptive father, broadcaster; Director of the Sanctuary Foundation, a national charity in the UK supporting refugees\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eMichael Jensen provides an immensely thoughtful application of Romans 12–15 to the circumstances of today. Emphasizing that to call Jesus ‘Lord’ is an inherently political statement, he shows how the Christian way is to build an alternative community that focuses on self-sacrifice, peace, and love. What does that mean for politics in today’s world? Michael offers helpful guidance on such issues as civil disobedience, what it means to respect and honour governments, and the limitations of governmental authority.\u003cbr\u003e—Patrick Parkinson, Emeritus Professor, University of Queensland School of Law\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003ePolitics has become a disordered love within much of the modern church. In \u003cem\u003eSubjects and Citizens\u003c\/em\u003e, Michael Jensen helps put things back in order by encouraging us to return to our first love and to bring the soundness of scriptural wisdom back to our understanding of our duties in this world as subjects and citizens of the next.\u003cbr\u003e—Dr Karen Swallow Prior, Author, \u003cem\u003eThe Evangelical Imagination: How stories, images and metaphors created a culture in crisis\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eIn the last few years, we Christians have changed what we fight over. We used to fight about doctrine; now we fight about politics. Our divisions used to be reliably along theological lines: Calvinist or Arminian, Pentecostal or Cessationist, Premillennial or Amillennial. But today, churches and Christian leaders are much more likely to come into conflict over vaccine mandates, immigration, or LBGT-related instruction in state schools. Often we change churches, follow leaders, and subscribe to podcasts not so much on their specific content but on their mood or posture on these matters.\u003cbr\u003eIn this context, Michael Jensen has written a sure-footed, biblical guide to Christian thinking about politics. Based in exegesis of Romans 12–15, Dr Jensen takes the reader through a journey of understanding—both of what politics in fact is, and how the Christian faith addresses it. Jensen is careful not simply to scratch where we itch with hot takes on the issues of the day. Rather, by carefully walking through the apostle Paul’s message to the Christian community in pagan, imperial Rome, Jensen helps us to think Christianly via the lived example of a church whose experience of the state and the surrounding culture was surely more challenging than our own.\u003cbr\u003eDr Jensen is both a scholar and a pastor, and this book benefits from that intersection. It is theologically rich and pastorally shaped. And timely. Highly recommended.\u003cbr\u003e—Rory Shiner, Senior Pastor, Providence Church Network, Perth, WA; Author, \u003cem\u003eForgiven Forever: Living in the Death of Jesus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eJust when it feels like we’re drowning in politics of the most divisive kind, \u003cem\u003eSubjects and Citizens\u003c\/em\u003e helps us get our heads above water—way above. By showing us the Lordship of Christ, Michael Jensen gives a wise and liberating vision for living out kingdom faithfulness as earthly citizens.\u003cbr\u003e—Glen Scrivener, Author, \u003cem\u003eThe Air We Breathe: How we all came to believe in freedom, kindness, progress, and equality\u003c\/em\u003e and the \u003cem\u003e321\u003c\/em\u003e course\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThe church desperately needs more resources on politics that are deeply informed by the biblical text and attentive to the questions and concerns of the moment—and \u003cem\u003eSubjects and Citizens\u003c\/em\u003e delivers. Michael Jensen pushes readers to think about politics from a wider theological lens and respond to their political contexts with hospitality and charity.\u003cbr\u003e—Kaitlyn Schiess, Author, \u003cem\u003eThe Ballot and the Bible: How Scripture has been used and abused and where we go from here\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThis is a book that someone needed to write, and Michael has done a great job of writing it. As well as being a beautifully crafted piece of writing, \u003cem\u003eSubjects and Citizens\u003c\/em\u003e adds yet another title to a growing list of new Australian reformed evangelical books that provide sharp theological and practical guidance on living faithfully in a rapidly changing world.\u003cbr\u003e—Mikey Lynch, Editorial Director, The Gospel Coalition Australia; Campus Director, University Fellowship of Christians, UTAS, Hobart; Author, \u003cem\u003eThe Good Life in the Last Days: Making choices when the time is short\u003c\/em\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":40294936248406,"sku":"sac","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ebook","offer_id":41331887702102,"sku":"esac","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1830\/4342\/files\/SubjectsandCitizens24rgb150dpi.jpg?v=1708397706"},{"product_id":"growth-and-change","title":"Growth and Change","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 many years, evangelical church leaders have been told that the key to seeing gospel growth is to “just be faithful”. In \u003cem\u003eGrowth and Change\u003c\/em\u003e, Andrew Heard challenges this misconception head-on with wisdom from decades of ministry experience and deep theological reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRichly biblical and heartfelt, this ground-breaking book confronts sacred cows, rejects easy answers and addresses the tensions felt by every leader who wants to proactively work for change while remaining absolutely committed to the word of God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a must-read for every church leader committed to seeing the gospel of Jesus grow and bear fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“I honestly believe this could prove to be one of the most important books (after the Bible, of course) for church leaders in our time.”—Richard Coekin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“How can we care about growing a church and not lose our theological moorings in the process? Andrew Heard shows us the way.”—Ed Stetzer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Andrew Heard is well known and well trusted in Australia, his homeland. Now we pray that his influence may multiply exponentially around the world.”—D.A. Carson\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“A stirring call to radically rethink our trellises for the sake of growing the vine.”—Tony Payne\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Every leader of a church or Christian organization should read this.”—Robert S. Kinney\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTable of contents\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForeword by DA Carson\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1. Change and the unchanging God\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2. The danger of a passion for growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3. The necessity of a passion for growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4. The importance of numbers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5. Rethinking our priorities\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6. Tying together the threads (so far)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7. Bearing the weight of responsibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8. Living with the tensions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9. Theologically principled pragmatism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10. Freedom and boundaries in church life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11. Freedom and boundaries for pastors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12. Leading with outcomes at the centre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13. Dealing with the pressure of ministry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConclusion: Do not stoop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppendix: Five foundations for ministry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAndrew Heard has been involved in Christian ministry for nearly 30 years. In 1996, together with his wife Cathie, he established a new church on the Central Coast of NSW, now called EV Church, where he serves as Lead Pastor. In 2005 he was elected as founding President of the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches. This association contains churches in most states of Australia, with more being added each year. In 2009 he became a founding director of Geneva Push, a church planting network that aims to see hundreds of new churches started around Australia. He is now Chairman of Reach Australia.\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\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":40597866250326,"sku":"gac","price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ebook","offer_id":40734035312726,"sku":"egac","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1830\/4342\/files\/GrowthandChange23rgb72dpi.jpg?v=1705973579"},{"product_id":"made-in-our-image","title":"Made in Our Image","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\u003cem\u003eWinner of the \u003ca title=\"Australian Christian Book of the Year\" href=\"https:\/\/sparklit.org\/awards\/acboy\/\"\u003e2025 Australian Christian Book of the Year Award\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtificial intelligence is coming. And this tech revolution, perhaps more than any such revolution that’s gone before, will change the world. No life will be left untouched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow do Christians navigate their way through these momentous changes? What does Christianity have to say about this brave new world? What will living for Jesus look like in a world where humans, made in God’s image, coexist with intelligent machines made in our image?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthor, pastor and self-confessed ‘tech realist’ Stephen Driscoll sets out to answer those questions with a deep dive into the intersection of faith and technology. Avoiding the extremes of both the tech worshippers and the ‘doomers’, Driscoll offers accessible and illuminating insights into the nature of AI, along with practical tips on how Christians might use this technology for good. Most of all, he shows how the deepest structures of biblical thought will equip Christians to live with AI.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is a must-read for tech-savvy optimists and sceptics alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTable of contents\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1. Waiting for the future: The (latest) technological revolution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2. More than a calculator: Understanding artificial intelligence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3. Identity implosion: Creation and artificial intelligence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4. Less dead than the others: Sin and artificial intelligence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5. Intellect overthrown: The cross and artificial intelligence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6. Drawn together in love: The new creation and artificial intelligence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7. Concluding thoughts: On the wise use of artificial intelligence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppendix: Technology and our changing society\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStephen Driscoll studied at Moore College, The University of Sydney, and the University of NSW, and has worked for the Australian Fellowship of Evangelical Students and in investing roles with a few banks. He loves training and teaching students and ministry apprentices from the Bible about all sorts of topics. He is married to Lauren, and they have two young children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCommendations\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eEmergent large-language model AI will be one of the most disruptive technological developments in the history of humanity. In \u003cem\u003eMade in Our Image\u003c\/em\u003e, Stephen Driscoll does not take a simplistic proof-texting or moralistic approach, but shows how the deep structures of biblical thought and the unfolding of redemption history equip us for this disruption. Driscoll is masterful in bringing together theology, science, history, economics, sociology, politics and ethics. At the same time, \u003cem\u003eMade in Our Image\u003c\/em\u003e is very approachable for the non-academic. An exceptional and important book.\u003cbr\u003e—Mikey Lynch, Editorial Director, The Gospel Coalition Australia; Campus Director, University Fellowship of Christians, University of Tasmania; Author, \u003cem\u003eThe Vine Movement\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Good Life in the Last Days\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eSometimes the right book comes along at the right time. Stephen Driscoll’s \u003cem\u003eMade in Our Image\u003c\/em\u003e is just such a book. Filled with awareness of the topic, the book engages richly with timeless biblical truth to chart a way forward in responding to a complex issue in a way that will honour Jesus and love others. If you’re looking for a biblically informed and technologically aware response to an issue that is shaping our world right now, this book should be at the very top of your list.\u003cbr\u003e—Paul Grimmond, Dean of Students, Moore Theological College, Sydney; Author, \u003cem\u003eWhen the Noise Won’t Stop\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eRight Side Up\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eIf you want a short, engaging, insightful and theologically discerning book on the technological revolution that will be more influential than the internet, it is in your hands. Enjoy!\u003cbr\u003e—Richard Chin, National Director, Australian Fellowship of Evangelical Students; Author, \u003cem\u003eCaptivated by Christ\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eHow to Read the Bible Better\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThe rise of AI technology has enormous implications for all of us—not only for how we live and work, but also for how we understand what it means to be human. Christians need to be equipped to grasp the issues and to navigate the waters ahead. In this book, Stephen Driscoll provides us with a highly valuable resource for doing just that. He describes the nature of the technology in an accessible but highly informative way, insightfully outlines the challenges the technology raises for us, and then applies a deeply biblical framework—creation, sin, the cross of Jesus Christ, and new creation—to help us address these challenges. The book is biblical and practical, full of insights into many ways the gospel of the Lord Jesus shows us how to live in light of this increasingly pervasive technology.\u003cbr\u003e—Lionel Windsor, New Testament Lecturer, Moore Theological College, Sydney; Author, \u003cem\u003eTruth Be Told\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eGospel Speech Online\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eStephen Driscoll is no empty-headed Pollyanna, mindlessly praising technology in all its forms. But neither is he a panicked Chicken Little, shrieking at us to go churn our own butter. Instead, this book is nuanced and careful. But don’t think that makes it boring. \u003cem\u003eMade in Our Image\u003c\/em\u003e is interesting. But more than that, it’s important, and it will make you think. It’s a book about theology as much as it is about technology.\u003cbr\u003e—Craig Hamilton, Senior Minister, Pitt Town Church, Sydney; Author, \u003cem\u003eMade Man\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eWisdom in Leadership\u003c\/em\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":41000931524694,"sku":"mioi","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ebook","offer_id":41331889569878,"sku":"emioi","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1830\/4342\/files\/MadeinOurImage24rgb150dpi.jpg?v=1712788839"},{"product_id":"the-cheerful-giver","title":"The Cheerful Giver","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\u003eHow would you feel if somebody described you as a generous person?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of us would feel pretty good about it. We warm to people who are generous, so we very much like being thought of as generous ourselves. Yet most of us also know how difficult it is to actually be generous.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this short book, Des Smith shows how the Bible—and the life-changing gospel of Jesus Christ that it declares—teaches us to live generous lives. Importantly, he answers the three questions that get to the heart of generosity:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy give?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow much should we give?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWho should we give to?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe goal of \u003cem\u003eThe Cheerful Giver\u003c\/em\u003e is to help you enjoy a big life, a noble life, a generous life—because you’re made in the image of a big, noble, and generous God.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTable of contents\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1. Why should we give?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2. How much should we give?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3. Who should we give to?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4. What next?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDes Smith is married to Suzie and they have four children. Des is the pastor at Trinity Church Lockleys, Adelaide, and has written several studies in the Interactive Bible Study and Pathway Bible Guide series for Matthias Media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCommendations\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eLots of pastors find it hard to talk about money and giving. Christians feel awkward when the topic gets raised. Here is a gem of a book that takes us to the heart of what the Bible says about money and generosity. But it doesn’t stop there. Des Smith is, at heart, a pastor—so he insightfully lands what the Bible says to shape our motivations and practice. This is a very positive tool in a culture where love of money is a huge issue.\u003cbr\u003e—Paul Harrington, Senior Pastor, Trinity Network of Churches, Adelaide\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eI’ve had the privilege being involved in the production of a number of resources that encourage Christians to be generous and train gospel workers to raise support. It is a big topic. \u003cem\u003eThe Cheerful Giver\u003c\/em\u003e is like the ‘Blinklist’ or ‘Sparknotes’ book that summarizes the Bible’s teaching brilliantly. It has a beautifully simple structure. The first three (of four) chapters ask three key questions: “Why should we give?”, “How much should we give?” and “Who should we give to?” Simple. \u003cem\u003eThe Cheerful Giver\u003c\/em\u003e took me 65 minutes to read. How good is that? Jesus Christ’s generosity is marvelled at throughout. The points made from Scripture are faithful and true. The illustrations are superb. And Des ends the book by explaining how he and his family organize their own financial giving.\u003cbr\u003eAs an aside, Des has done some stand-up comedy … so the book is quite fun to read. And in it I learnt that God is “flahoolick”. You’ll have to buy the book to find out what that means!\u003cbr\u003eI wholeheartedly commend \u003cem\u003eThe Cheerful Giver\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e—Ben Pfahlert, National Director, Ministry Training Strategy, Sydney\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThere are three reasons why this book is so helpful and why I hope it finds its way into every Christian’s hands in Australia. First, before it takes you anywhere, it takes you back to the overflowing generosity of God to us in Jesus. Second, without being simplistic or shying away from hard questions, this book will help anyone understand how to order their priorities in line with God’s. Third, this book is so engaging and easy to read that anyone can pick it up and consider what \u003cem\u003eflahoolick\u003c\/em\u003e generosity might look like for them.\u003cbr\u003e—Derek Hanna, Director of Church Planting, Reach Australia Network\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":41596068986966,"sku":"cheer","price":9.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ebook","offer_id":41682057003094,"sku":"echeer","price":7.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1830\/4342\/files\/TheCheerfulGiver24rgb150dpi.jpg?v=1720689498"},{"product_id":"mastered-by-the-word","title":"Mastered by the Word","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 evangelicals, we love to describe our churches as “good, Bible-teaching churches”, well-pleased that our pastors preach solid, exegetical sermons—that we are the ‘Bible guys’. Yet we often leave our kids and youth ministry teams, our Bible study leaders, and others doing important word ministry to muddle their way through without much guidance or training on how to do it well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut exegesis—reading out the meaning there in the text—is a critical process that anyone teaching God’s word to others can and should be thinking through. We must be mastered by the word before we wield it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eMastered by the Word\u003c\/em\u003e, Craig Hamilton explains how to deeply and rightly read and understand the Bible by considering important issues such as context, genre, key words, Old Testament quotations, history, theology, and more. At the end of each step, he gives a masterclass on how to apply what has been covered by showing his working when exegeting the account in Mark 5 of Jesus’ interaction with the demon-possessed man.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraig is passionate about equipping every Christian to uncover all they can from a passage of Scripture and become better teachers of God’s word. This step-by-step guide will take you by the hand so that what seems intimidating and only relevant for Bible college graduates becomes an intuitive process for all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCraig Hamilton is a graduate of Moore Theological College, and is the senior minister at Pitt Town Anglican. He is the author of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/matthiasmedia.com.au\/products\/wisdom-in-leadership\" title=\"Wisdom in Leadership\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWisdom in Leadership\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003cem\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/matthiasmedia.com.au\/products\/wisdom-in-leadership-development\" title=\"Wisdom in Leadership Development\"\u003eWisdom in Leadership Development\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/matthiasmedia.com.au\/products\/made-man\" title=\"Made Man\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMade Man\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTable of contents\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe purpose of exegesis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe process of exegesis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep 1: Testament context\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep 2: Biblical theology context\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep 3: Genre\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep 4: My questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep 5: Structural context\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep 6: Geography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep 7: Connecting words\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep 8: Key words and Old Testament quotations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep 9: Historical background\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep 10: The big idea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep 11: Theology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep 12: Look out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe posture of exegesis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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":41607700086870,"sku":"mbtw","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ebook","offer_id":41682035638358,"sku":"embtw","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1830\/4342\/files\/MasteredbytheWord24rgb150dpi.jpg?v=1721079393"},{"product_id":"the-team-leaders-handbook","title":"The Team Leader's Handbook","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\u003eWe’ve all had the unfortunate experience of being in a team with poor leadership. But nobody wants to be that sort of leader, so when we’re asked to step up and lead a gospel ministry—where eternal futures are at stake—it can seem pretty daunting.\u003cbr\u003eBut you’re not on your own. From his wealth of leadership wisdom and experience, Dave Moore shares:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewhy good leadership matters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewhat good leaders do—always, regularly and often\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epractical tips, real-life examples and useful leadership tools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Team Leader’s Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e is a highly accessible must-read guide for any current or future leader of a ministry team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTable of contents\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart 1: Team leading matters\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1. So, you’re a team leader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2. Teams are worth the pain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3. A fruitful team leader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4. The four conversations tool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart 2: What team leaders always do\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5. Pray the big prayer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6. Cultivate a gospel culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7. Focus on principles and values\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart 3: What team leaders regularly do\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8. Gather the team\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9. Delegate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10. Give positive feedback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11. Check in and catch up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12. Have a bit of fun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart 4: What team leaders often do\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13. Recruit new members\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14. Record, track and report\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15. (Re)assign roles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16. Play on the team\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart 5: Tools to help you lead\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e17. Know yourself (and your team) better\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18. Consider what season your team is in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e19. Assess your team’s performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet’s go\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWith thanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDave Moore is married to Julie and they have four adult children. He became a Christian through a Bible-teaching ministry at school and the youth group at a local church plant.  After working in IT during the dotcom boom, Dave did a ministry apprenticeship followed by study at Moore Theological College. He’s been part of the senior pastoral team at Hunter Bible Church for over 16 years. He also serves as part of the Ministry Training Strategy movement, lectures through the Timothy Partnership Certificate program, and is the Executive Director of Safe Ministry Check (safeministrycheck.com.au).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCommendations\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eI first read Dave’s material on team leadership as I stepped into a team-leading role in kids’ ministry, and it gave me clarity and confidence as I approached this new way of serving Jesus. \u003cem\u003eThe Team Leader’s Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e will help you see the gospel heart behind team leading, before stepping you through the role and equipping you with a range of practical tools. It’s simple, clear, really applicable, and biblically rooted in the desire to see Jesus glorified through ministry.\u003cbr\u003e—Sophia Lee, Kids Church Team Leader, Hunter Bible Church, NSW\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThere are so many leadership books out there, so why add \u003cem\u003eThe Team Leader’s Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e to your must-read list? Because Dave Moore is passionate about seeing your church raise up and deploy sacrificial, joy-filled team leaders who love to serve Jesus. Dave breaks down the job of building and deploying volunteer leaders in such a way that every leader in your church can easily grasp his framework and tools. And those leaders will then go on to equip even more leaders.\u003cbr\u003e—Steve Covetz, Lead Pastor, The Point Community Church, NSW\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eWhat a fantastic resource! I can’t wait to get this into the hands of my team leaders. Dave Moore’s book has given me a bunch of really clear, practical, principle-driven tools for effectively and lovingly leading a team. I love the focus on prayer, and the way Dave really pushes his readers to think realistically about how to put these tools into action week by week. I have a feeling a stack of these books will find their way into our church library and be a well-used resource for years to come.\u003cbr\u003e—Claire Williams, Pastor for Magnification, City on a Hill, Wellington, New Zealand\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eI’m so excited that this book has been written! Dave Moore shares wisdom gained from the successes and failures of years spent in building teams and encouraging and equipping team leaders. This book is accessible, theologically principled and practical—the four conversations tool is a winner! Put this in the hands of your team leaders (or potential team leaders) and use it as the basis for training.\u003cbr\u003e—Caroline Litchfield, Membership Director, Christ Church St Ives, NSW\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eLeading a team in church is an exciting responsibility, but it can also be very daunting! Dave Moore has written the book to dispel any fears and bring clarity to the task. Easy to read, warm, principled and thorough,\u003cem\u003e The Team Leader’s Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e will help guide the new and long-term team leader in their noble task.\u003cbr\u003e—Dan Ford, Assistant Pastor, EV Church, Erina, NSW\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eI wish I’d had this book years earlier in raising up and equipping leaders who can empower and train future leaders. Dave Moore breaks down the gospel motivation and practical steps involved in leadership and insightfully addresses the particulars of leading volunteers. He has an obvious love for people and an enthusiasm for thinking deeply and systematically about how to lead teams well to bring glory to our Lord Jesus.\u003cbr\u003e—Jess Sheely, Assistant Pastor, Scots Church Sydney, NSW\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eI’ve had the privilege of working under and alongside Dave Moore for over ten years. He is a man who loves Jesus and has a wonderful desire for God to be glorified, for God’s people to be loved, and for the lost to be saved. His evangelism and boldness personally helped me become a Christian, so I can’t say anything bad about him. Nothing in this book is just theoretical for him; these are things he lives, breathes and puts into practice. He has a knack for knowing people and helping people learn.\u003cbr\u003eI love this book because it’s made for the volunteer team leader. So many leadership books have great ideas when you’re working with people full-time, but they can be hard to implement in the context of the local church. This book started with seeing a great need to help churches equip our volunteer leaders for the sake of God’s kingdom, and it has stuck to that purpose.\u003cbr\u003e—Scott Curtis, Pastoral Team, Hunter Bible Church, NSW\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThis book is a must-read for anyone in Christian leadership. For new leaders and established leaders alike, there are nuggets of leadership gold throughout. David Moore puts flesh on the bones of what it means for us to serve as part of Christ’s body. He moves from principles to actions and shares insights from lived experience, all grounded in God’s word. I’m excited to see the fruit of these principles within my own leaders and to see them grow in their godliness and faithfulness through serving our King.\u003cbr\u003e—Ling Shooter, Serving Minister, St Thomas’ North Sydney, NSW\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eIt might be easy to just do a task or delegate a task, but teaching and helping others think through the principles of why the task gets done is super helpful. In \u003cem\u003eThe Team Leader’s Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e, Dave Moore gives clear and concise guidance on moving from theory to practice, giving real-life examples of issues that arise when stepping up to lead ministry teams. It is so helpful, and so practical. It will help new and experienced team leaders alike to grow in self-awareness and deepen their love for their team members to see the joy in serving Jesus together.\u003cbr\u003e—James Hoey, MTS Director of Partnerships\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eDave Moore starts with the Bible, helping us see how God uses teams of people for effective gospel ministry. From that platform, Dave offers a thorough application of how team leaders can lead gospel-centred teams. \u003cem\u003eThe Team Leader’s Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e provides a complete set of resources, alongside helpful real-life examples, that provide every team leader with the tools to lead their team effectively. Wonderfully, this book seeks to multiply the gospel by equipping team leaders to grow new leaders too.\u003cbr\u003e—Clare Merkel, MTW-MTS Partnership Developer\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThis is the best book I’ve read on leading ministry teams. The balance between biblical principles, practical skills and clear application is just right. I’d recommend it to anyone who is looking to grow as a godly, faithful and wise team leader.\u003cbr\u003e—Nathan Xing, Student Minister, Hope Anglican Church, NSW\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Team Leader’s Handbook\u003c\/em\u003e clearly lays out the distinct role of a team leader and how to put the principles of team leadership into practice. It’s easy to read, and includes a bunch of really useful tools. I can’t wait to read it with our current and potential team leaders.\u003cbr\u003e—Amy Stopher, Serve Purpose Leader, Providence Church, WA\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eDave Moore has done us a great service in writing this book for pastors and Christian leaders. He has distilled years of thought and practical experience into a book that gives wonderful insights into many of the frustrations and joys leaders experience in the unique environment of the body of Christ.\u003cbr\u003e—Sam Hilton, City Campus Director, Hunter Bible Church, NSW\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":41776478879830,"sku":"tlh","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ebook","offer_id":41975865540694,"sku":"etlh","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1830\/4342\/files\/TheTeamLeader_sHandbook24rgb150dpi.jpg?v=1728528803"},{"product_id":"motherhood","title":"Motherhood","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\u003eDo you ever get the sense that you’re stuck on autopilot as a mother? That day follows day, and you’re just going through the motions while life rushes past?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this warm, insightful book, Jocelyn Loane asks us to pause for a moment to consider the immense privilege and responsibility before us as mothers. With grace and humour, Jocelyn shows us how the gospel shapes the big priorities as well as the nitty-gritty moments of motherhood. She offers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ewisdom for the daily dilemmas and difficulties mothers face\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epractical ideas for gospel-shaped discipline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erealistic suggestions for prayer and Bible times\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eprofound truths to cling to when motherhood feels overwhelming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re a new mother or a seasoned parent, this book will refresh your heart and equip you for the extraordinary gospel opportunities still ahead of you.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTable of contents\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForeword\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe purpose of Christian motherhood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart 1: Principles and priorities\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1. Good gifts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2. Love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3. Forgiven sinners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4. Obedience and discipline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5. Discipline in practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6. Prayer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7. Disciple-making\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8. Mothers, not fathers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart 2: Decisions and difficulties\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9. Mum guilt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10. Paid work and ministry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11. Idols and identity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12. When motherhood is hard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended resources\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcknowledgements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJocelyn Loane has served alongside her husband, Ed, in various full-time ministries over the years, but one of her most important roles is being ‘Mum’ to their five children. Jocelyn also serves as a chaplain to female students at Moore Theological College, Sydney.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCommendations\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eSome parenting books can be burdensome, leaving us feeling overwhelmed with a list of things we ought to be doing. Not this book! It refreshed my joy in the privilege of being a mother and made me eager to apply the practical, biblical wisdom Jocelyn Loane shares in each chapter. In a world of competing ideas about how to parent well, Jocelyn points us to the best and only true source for confident parenting: the wisdom of God as revealed in his word. I hope many mothers at every stage of parenting will read this!\u003cbr\u003eJackie Gibson, Author, \u003cem\u003eYou Are Still a Mother: Hope for women grieving a stillbirth or miscarriage\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThis book was so good for me to read—even though I’m not a mother myself. It is packed with biblical truths and affirming of everything it means to be a woman in Christ. Motherhood is esteemed but not idolized. Advice is real and practical. Siren voices from the secular world can be loud, but this book speaks liberating gospel wisdom into the ups and downs of all that it means to be a mother.\u003cbr\u003eChapters are short with helpful discussion questions at the end. This book is ideal for reading slowly and discussing with friends, whatever your stage of motherhood, or even if you are not a mother yourself.\u003cbr\u003eLizzie Ling, Minister (Women), St Ebbe’s Church, Oxford, UK\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThe endless parenting advice put forth in our social media age can be overwhelming, but Jocelyn Loane encourages Christian mothers by keeping the main thing central. While offering biblically grounded wisdom on a host of practical parenting issues, she repeatedly brings readers back to the gospel. Jocelyn writes with honesty, humility and humour as she shows us how the good news of Jesus Christ infuses our mothering with purpose and hope. As a mom in the trenches with four boys at home, this book spurred me on in seeking to raise disciples of Jesus, while still entrusting my children to him. Regardless of the season of motherhood you’re in, this book will be a helpful resource, and I highly recommend it.\u003cbr\u003eSarah Rice\u003cbr\u003ePastor’s Wife, Huntsville, Alabama; Author, \u003cem\u003eGospel-Shaped Womanhood: How losing yourself and finding your identity in Christ changes everything\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eAs a women’s ministry director, there are precious few books on motherhood that I feel comfortable recommending to our church family. Many, if not most, set unrealistic expectations and view motherhood as the ultimate end goal, while others treat the job too casually. So I was thrilled to find that Jocelyn Loane’s book does exactly what her tagline promises: she shows how the gospel shapes our purpose and priorities in motherhood. This is not a how-to manual or a prescriptive manifesto. Rather, Jocelyn handles the topic of motherhood with humility and sincerity, all the while keeping an eye on the one who made us mothers in the first place. I heartily recommend getting this resource into as many hands—both young and old!—as possible.\u003cbr\u003eBeth Harrell, Women’s Ministry Director, Old North Church, Canfield, Ohio\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThis is a delightful book. It is soaked in Scripture and written by someone living in the trenches of motherhood. Full of grace, wisdom and a wonderful ability to laugh at herself, Jocelyn delivers numerous practical examples that flesh out the principles without being overly prescriptive. Reading this will help you think richly about a biblical portrait of motherhood and walk away rejoicing in the opportunity to live out God’s grace in some of your most precious relationships. Dads will be greatly blessed by reading it too, and better equipped to encourage the mums in their life. We highly recommend it.\u003cbr\u003ePaul and Cathy Grimmond, Dean of Students\/Faculty Wife, Moore Theological College, Sydney\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eIn the pages of this book, you will hear the voice of a wise, warm and genuine Christian friend who presents a vision for motherhood that is shaped by Scripture, grounded in the gospel and lived out faithfully (not perfectly!) in her own life. You will be encouraged, inspired and equipped as Jocelyn Loane shows you what the Bible has to say about the eternally significant vocation that God has given to Christian mothers. Jocelyn manages to hold out God’s ideals for family life in a way that remains realistic and compassionate; she brings balance and grace even to the most heated and divisive topics. If you truly believe that God’s word can make you “equipped for every good work” (2 Tim 3:17), including the good work of motherhood, then this book is for you.\u003cbr\u003eHarriet Connor, Author, \u003cem\u003eBig Picture Parents: Ancient wisdom for modern life\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eFamilies in God’s Plan: 12 Foundational Bible Studies\u003c\/em\u003e; Editor, \u003cem\u003eParenting in God’s Family: Biblical wisdom for navigating everyday issues\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eWhile I’ve never had children, I’ve watched lots of friends navigate the beauty and challenge of being mothers. Jocelyn Loane’s book helps us in the privileged yet complex world of motherhood, providing great wisdom through the lens of biblical principles. At the same time, Jocelyn recognizes that raising children isn’t linear and comes with many ups and downs. Her personal anecdotes assure us this is someone who continues to ‘walk the walk’. I believe this book will be a tremendous resource for those seeking to be intentional in helping their children grow to know and love Jesus.\u003cbr\u003eKara Hartley, Archdeacon for Women’s Ministry, Anglican Diocese of Sydney\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eI wish this book had been written when I became a mother 54 years ago! It has many treasures in it to help address the myriad issues of motherhood.\u003cbr\u003eIt is a deeply personal book. Jocelyn Loane’s writing style is very accessible as she takes the reader through her own mothering experience—practically, biblically and theologically. Her illustrations and examples confront the issues we all face and have to think through. I was taken back to my family’s Bible reading after our evening meals and the challenge that presented. I love the way Jocelyn works through the practicalities of family life, and her honesty about the struggles and decisions she and Ed have made.\u003cbr\u003eIt is a challenging read as well. It is much more than a handbook on raising a family: it’s an encouragement for the reader’s relationship with Christ in all she does in her marriage and family circumstances. Even now as a great grandmother I have benefited from reading Jocelyn’s book.\u003cbr\u003eChristine Jensen, Member of the Order of Australia; Former President, Mothers Union Sydney\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThe mums I know and love hear so many different voices telling them what it means to be a good mum, and it’s just exhausting. What a blessing it is to have such words of wisdom in this thoughtful, practical gem of a book. Jocelyn Loane knows what it is like to raise children in today’s world, and the struggles, questions and challenges that she relates will resonate deeply with mums. I’m confident that as they read, mums will have their eyes lifted to the Lord Jesus, full of grace and truth, and so be better equipped to lead their children in worshipping him alone.\u003cbr\u003eHannah Blake, Women’s and Children’s Minister, St Nicholas Church, Sevenoaks, Kent, UK\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eJocelyn Loane’s \u003cem\u003eMotherhood \u003c\/em\u003eis full of grace for Christian mothers. This is primarily because her focus is on who they and their children are in God’s eyes. However, it is also because the reader gets the sense that Jocelyn is walking alongside them, encouraging them in the gift and responsibility they have. It is a warm, relational and beautifully written book. Sharing honestly about her own experience as a mother, Jocelyn offers practical help and touches on common feelings and issues that mothers experience. Motherhood manages to provide both comfort and challenge because it is Christo-centric. It helps readers remember that mothering matters to God; therefore, he has a purpose for it and is always with them as they love and care for their children. This book helps you experience God’s kindness in Christ and want to live in response to that, in all the ups and downs of living this side of the new creation.\u003cbr\u003eJane Tooher, Lecturer, Ministry and Church History; Director, The Priscilla \u0026amp; Aquila Centre, Moore Theological College, Sydney; Co-author, \u003cem\u003eEmbracing Complementarianism: Turning biblical principles into positive church culture\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eWhat a joy this book is! Jocelyn Loane combines a rich theological understanding with relatable warmth and humility as she shares her own mothering journey. She lifts our eyes from autopilot to see the beautiful place that God has ordained for motherhood in his eternal plans, whilst also walking arm-in-arm with us through the everyday experiences this brings. Jocelyn bravely draws us to consider issues we often skirt past, but with such empathy and grace that we are encouraged afresh to bring all areas of our motherhood to Jesus. As a mum of four, I felt seen and understood as I read this book but, far more significantly, my heart was warmed afresh to see my God who knows, sees, understands, forgives, changes and loves both me and my children far more abundantly than I could ever ask or imagine.\u003cbr\u003eAlice Brown, Ministry Wife, Durham, UK\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eJocelyn Loane has written a heart-warming and empowering primer on Christian motherhood. With her experience as a mother of five children—including a set of twins!—she is no stranger to the struggles and she empathizes with the daily weariness of mothering. The author’s conviction that God’s word is true, good and useful underlies every paragraph. The result is a vision of motherhood infused with joy and thankfulness, despite the hardships of living in a fallen world. I wish I could have read this book when I first became a mum over twenty years ago. But even now, this book brought biblical clarity on my own mothering and is a concise resource as I walk alongside younger mums—training them in the good work of loving their children (Titus 2:3–5).\u003cbr\u003eReaders of this book will be left with a practical vision for a mother’s love, framed by God’s love for the world.\u003cbr\u003eIsobel Lin, Chair, EQUIP Women’s Conference; Chaplain, Moore Theological College, Sydney\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eSteeped in Scripture, \u003cem\u003eMotherhood\u003c\/em\u003e provides an encouraging reminder of our primary role in raising our children to be disciples of Christ. With a clear focus on the gospel and our identity in Jesus, Jocelyn Loane encourages us to delight in our children as we seek to win their hearts for him. She handles an extensive range of issues, including controversial ones, in a non-judgemental way with godly wisdom and pastoral sensitivity. As God’s word is clearly explained, Jocelyn both encourages and challenges us, providing helpful guidance and showing us how this has worked out in practice in her own family. Her humility is clear throughout this deeply biblical book as she keeps pointing us to Jesus and the forgiveness he freely offers. I have had the privilege of watching Joc (and Ed) raise five wonderful children and am excited that she has been persuaded to share her wisdom with us in this book.\u003cbr\u003eKathryn Thompson, Principal’s Wife, Moore Theological College, Sydney; Business and Finance Director, Church Missionary Society NSW \u0026amp; ACT\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eWhether a new mum or a bit more experienced, it’s great to pause and reassess our parenting priorities. This book on motherhood will help you to do just that.\u003cbr\u003eJocelyn Loane looks at the principles of parenting with lots of biblical wisdom and a peppering of practical advice throughout as well. She has a lovely, honest approach, and she manages to combine being nuanced and careful without being afraid to tackle the trickier topics such as paid work and discipline!\u003cbr\u003eThe added bonus of questions at the end of each chapter really helps to embed the content and gives a great starter for prayers and discussion if reading with friends.\u003cbr\u003eAnna Putt, Ministry Wife and Assistant Head Teacher, Oxfordshire, UK; Trustee, Keswick Ministries\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":41776479633494,"sku":"mum","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ebook","offer_id":41975863640150,"sku":"emum","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1830\/4342\/files\/Motherhood24rgb150dpi.jpg?v=1728528666"},{"product_id":"2-corinthians","title":"2 Corinthians (Matthias Bible Guide)","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\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“As Paul opens his heart to his readers, we see more clearly than ever what his apostolic service cost him. Yet we also see the principles of God’s ‘upside-down’ kingdom, where self-denial is fulfilment, weakness is strength, and the temporal is eclipsed by the eternal.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatthias Bible Guides assist in personal and group study of various books of the Bible, one book at a time. In this volume, well-known Bible teacher and pastor David Jackman brings his decades of experience in expository ministry to the letter of 2 Corinthians. David is a sure guide to this important letter, with his incisive comments on the text matched by the warmth of his pastoral insight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTable of contents\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGetting started with 2 Corinthians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1. The central message of 2 Corinthians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2. Who, what, when, where, why?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3. People and groups\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4. Biblical theology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5. Systematic theology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6. Key words and phrases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7. Old Testament connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8. Key questions and debates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9. Using 2 Corinthians evangelistically\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10. Structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11. Understanding the text\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12. Suggested teaching outlines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBefore you go …\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppendix: Further reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDavid Jackman is a former President of the Proclamation Trust, and was the founding Director of the Cornhill training course in London. A former church pastor and author of several commentaries and other books, David has spent over 30 years training preachers across the world. He is married to Heather, and together they have two married children and four grandchildren.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout Matthias Bible Guides\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatthias Bible Guides exist to help Bible teachers of all levels engage with the word of God and prepare themselves to teach the Bible to others. This series is for the Bible study leader who wants to equip himself or herself to prepare and lead studies that are faithful to the Scriptures and to answer questions with confidence. It’s for the busy preacher who’s faced with the wonderful but daunting task of writing a new sermon series. And it’s for any interested Christian who wants a reliable companion as they read through a book of the Bible, alone or with others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":41803344937046,"sku":"mbg2cor","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ebook","offer_id":41975867342934,"sku":"embg2cor","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1830\/4342\/files\/2Corinthians24rgb150dpi.jpg?v=1728528890"},{"product_id":"getting-over-yourself","title":"Getting Over Yourself","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\u003eIn life and in ministry, our reactions reflect our deep convictions. Often those convictions are good, biblical and life-giving, but sometimes they are unexamined and harmful to those around us. And while God never says that self-improvement can come solely from within, he does encourage his people to examine themselves and aim to become more like Christ. We prayerfully change—we get over ourselves—by seeking to more closely imitate Jesus the servant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut how do we explore our hearts and lives without drifting into self-absorption? What situations could benefit the most from a time of reflection? How can we ensure we have good self-reflection habits?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eGetting Over Yourself\u003c\/em\u003e, Caroline Spencer answers these questions and others as she provides a model for healthy Christian self-reflection. She works through the rationale of growing a self-reflection habit while avoiding the pitfalls, and outlines with examples a useful structure that encourages us to see how God’s grace is shaping and transforming us. Our goal all the way through is to grasp a deeper understanding and wonder of the gospel, and to become more effective in loving service of others.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can download for free the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1830\/4342\/files\/Getting_Over_Yourself_self-reflection_worksheet_A4.pdf?v=1737421442\" title=\"self-reflection worksheet PDF\"\u003eself-reflection worksheet as a PDF\u003c\/a\u003e or a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1830\/4342\/files\/Getting_Over_Yourself_self-reflection_worksheet_A4.docx?v=1737421443\" title=\"self-reflection worksheet Word document\"\u003eWord document\u003c\/a\u003e. You might also enjoy hearing Caroline discuss \u003cem\u003eGetting Over Yourself\u003c\/em\u003e on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hope1032.com.au\/faith\/get-over-yourself-for-others\/\" title=\"Hope 103.2\"\u003eHope 103.2\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTable of contents\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForeword\u003cbr\u003ePreface: A short history of this book\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart 1: Healthy self-reflection and the Christian life\u003cbr\u003e1. What is healthy self-reflection?\u003cbr\u003e2. The ‘self’ in self-reflection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart 2: A simple model for healthy self-reflection\u003cbr\u003e3. What to reflect on\u003cbr\u003e4. Overview of the 4-step self-reflection model\u003cbr\u003e5. Step 1: Describe what happened\u003cbr\u003e6. Step 2: Explore what was going on for you\u003cbr\u003e7. Step 3: Assess to identify opportunities for growth\u003cbr\u003e8. Step 4: Enact by putting into practice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart 3: A healthy self-reflection toolkit\u003cbr\u003e9. Summary of the 4-step model (with questions)\u003cbr\u003e10. Self-reflection worksheet\u003cbr\u003e11. How to reflect with others\u003cbr\u003e12. Identifying personal values\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConclusion: Making self-reflection a regular practice\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaroline Spencer is a graduate of Moore Theological College, Sydney and has spent the last 20 years working in Christian ministry. She is a qualified pastoral supervisor, providing a safe, brave space for ministry workers to reflect on their work practice and become wiser practitioners, for their sake and the sake of the people they serve. Prior to her pastoral work, Caroline spent three years developing and refining material to help Moore College students build healthy self-reflection practices to prepare them for a life of Christian ministry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCommendations\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eHave you ever had a conversation with someone and then wondered ‘What just happened!?’ It’s a great question, and glib answers don’t help much. In all the relationships and events of our lives, there’s one common and complicated factor: us. There’s a lot going on in our heads, and we often have trouble understanding ourselves and how we affect other people. Being self-aware isn’t easy—it’s hard to step outside of an event and see what was really going on, both inside and outside ourselves. And yet self-awareness is vital in every relationship we have. The more self-aware, the better.\u003cbr\u003eCaroline Spencer has done us a great service by writing this clear and simple guide to a process of self-reflection—a way to pause and understand events and interactions with people, and what we might learn about ourselves and others. The wisdom in Getting Over Yourself can help us answer that very important question, ‘What just happened?’\u003cbr\u003e—Al Stewart, Former National Director, Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches Australia\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eCaroline Spencer has written a valuable book, enriched by life experience and years of working to refine a tool for self-reflection with adult students. She clarifies that this tool, based on seeing self in relationships, is not a feel-good self-help tool but takes the reader on a journey of improved self-awareness and humility through conscious reflection. Caroline paves the way for people to reduce subjective ruminations and instead learn from observable facts. Her examples show how freeing this exercise is. It gets beyond the default of blaming others, enabling us to get over our pride and learn how to bring one’s best to others. This is about serving others without losing self-responsibility—a key to Bowen family systems. In Caroline’s sources, she acknowledges God imprinting his wisdom on the world as part of common grace. I am glad this accessible book has come to fruition, as I have no doubt it will be helpful to many.\u003cbr\u003e—Jenny Brown, Author of \u003cem\u003eGrowing Yourself Up: How to bring your best to all of life’s relationships\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eMinistry is both a privilege and dangerous. It is expected that ministers will give of themselves, and ministers and their congregations may believe their responses to each other are always pure and theologically sound. But we are all complex people, defending deeply held convictions we may not be aware of and behaviours we don’t even notice. Getting Over Yourself is most welcome as it challenges these dangerous assumptions. Caroline Spencer has deep insight into how people in general, and ministers in particular, ‘tick’. Armed with deep theoretical insights, she simply and helpfully shows you how to self-reflect better and more deeply, and then guides you into doing it yourself. The outcome is hugely beneficial for both the reflector and those for whom they seek to care. I have found this book to be so valuable that it is now the set reading for our college students. But because everyone will benefit from self-reflection, I commend it to anyone desiring to better understand what is going on for them.\u003cbr\u003e—Archie Poulos, Head, Ministry Department, Moore Theological College\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eWe’re all ‘works in progress’, but often it feels like we’re going nowhere. We repeat the same mistakes over and over again. Caroline Spencer’s Getting Over Yourself offers a fresh way to break this cycle. By reading this book, and trying out the excellent practical suggestions, we can become more and more like the Christian servants we want to be.\u003cbr\u003e—Sam Chan, Head trainer and mentor, EvQ school of evangelism, City Bible Forum\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":42063816720470,"sku":"goy","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ebook","offer_id":42063816753238,"sku":"egoy","price":14.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1830\/4342\/files\/GettingOverYourself24rgb150dpi.jpg?v=1737419908"},{"product_id":"1-2-thessalonians","title":"1–2 Thessalonians (Matthias Bible Guide)","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\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“There are so many things that can draw our eyes away from eternity. Yet if we understand 1–2 Thessalonians, we can wait with full assurance of our future and imitate both Paul and the Thessalonian believers.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatthias Bible Guides assist in personal and group study of various books of the Bible, one book at a time. In this volume, lecturer Matthew Jensen guides readers through Paul’s letters to the church in Thessalonica.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTable of contents\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGetting started with \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e1–2 Thessalonians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1. The central message of \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e1–2 Thessalonians\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2. Who, what, when, where, why?\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3. Biblical theology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4. Systematic theology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5. Key words and phrases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6. Old Testament connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7. Key questions and debates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8. Using \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e1–2 Thessalonians evangelistically\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9. Structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10. Understanding the text\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11. Suggested teaching outlines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBefore you go …\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppendices\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1. Biblical theology: Definitional issues\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2. Further reading\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3. Glossary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatthew Jensen is a research associate at Sydney University, where he teaches New Testament, and an adjunct lecturer in New Testament and Biblical Theology at Moore Theological College. He is a member of the Society of Biblical Literature, the Tyndale Fellowship and the Evangelical Theological Society, and a fellow of the Institute of Biblical Studies. His doctoral study, \u003ci\u003eAffirming the Resurrection of the Incarnate Christ: A Reading of 1 John\u003c\/i\u003e, was published by Cambridge University Press in the Society of New Testament Studies Monograph Series. His research has been published in journals such as \u003ci\u003eThe Journal of Biblical Literature\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNovum Testamentum\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Journal for the Study of the New Testament\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin for Biblical Research\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Reformed Theological Review\u003c\/i\u003e. He is the author of the Matthias Bible Guide on the letters of John.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout Matthias Bible Guides\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatthias Bible Guides exist to help Bible teachers of all levels engage with the word of God and prepare themselves to teach the Bible to others. This series is for the Bible study leader who wants to equip himself or herself to prepare and lead studies that are faithful to the Scriptures and to answer questions with confidence. It’s for the busy preacher who’s faced with the wonderful but daunting task of writing a new sermon series. 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Summaries of the faith, written by the ancients and recited down through the ages, have helped Christians to learn what they believe, share it with the world, and be connected to each other across time and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut how far can the ‘unity’ of the creeds take us? What if we say the words but we’re not sure what they mean? Or what if different people use the same words to mean different things? Can believers from Catholic and evangelical backgrounds find genuine unity in the creeds?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this book, written to mark the 1700th anniversary of the wonderful Nicene Creed, a team of experienced Bible teachers, pastors and scholars examine the creed afresh from an evangelical perspective. Together, they offer a compelling vision for the creed’s place in the Christian life—a vision driven by careful attention to detail, a deep desire for gospel unity, and a passion for proclaiming Jesus in all his glory.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book explores the differences between the Protestant and Catholic interpretations of the Nicene Creed with the eternal consequences in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTable of contents\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction (Leonardo De Chirico and Mark Gilbert, editors)\u003cbr\u003e1. The history of the Nicene Creed (Rachel Ciano)\u003cbr\u003e2. The Nicene Creed under the authority of Scripture (Alastair Dunlop)\u003cbr\u003e3. The trinitarian framework of the Nicene Creed (Leonardo De Chirico)\u003cbr\u003e4. The person of Jesus Christ (Matthew Johnston)\u003cbr\u003e5. The work of Jesus Christ (Robbie Bellis)\u003cbr\u003e6. The Holy Spirit (Gregg R. Allison)\u003cbr\u003e7. The virgin Mary (Lauren J. Montenegro)\u003cbr\u003e8. One holy catholic and apostolic church (Mark Gilbert)\u003cbr\u003e9. One baptism (Clay Kannard)\u003cbr\u003e10. The world to come (Reid Karr)\u003cbr\u003e11. Is Nicaea enough? (Bradley G. Green)\u003cbr\u003eGlossary\u003cbr\u003eContributors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMark Gilbert works for Certainty4Eternity, an organization established to help churches share the gospel with people from a Roman Catholic background. He currently works as a chaplain on the Northern Beaches of Sydney. Mark has published a number of resources to help people share the good news about Jesus with people from a Roman Catholic background including .including \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/matthiasmedia.com.au\/products\/the-god-who-saves\" title=\"The God Who Saves\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe God Who Saves\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/matthiasmedia.com.au\/products\/road-once-travelled\" title=\"The Road Once Travelled\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Road Once Travelled\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/matthiasmedia.com.au\/products\/stepping-out-in-faith\" title=\"Stepping Out in Faith\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eStepping Out in Faith\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and a course \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/matthiasmedia.com.au\/products\/talking-with-catholics-about-jesus\" title=\"Talking With Catholics About Jesus\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eTalking With Catholics About Jesus\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeonardo De Chirico is the pastor of Breccia di Roma. 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He is a lecturer of Historical Theology at Istituto di Formazione Evangelica e Documentazione in Padova, Italy, and Director of the Reformanda Initiative\/RSLN.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":42197855338582,"sku":"tnc","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ebook","offer_id":42306005106774,"sku":"etnc","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1830\/4342\/files\/TheNiceneCreed25rgb150dpi.jpg?v=1742433831"},{"product_id":"prayerfulness","title":"Prayerfulness","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\u003eHow’s your prayer life? Do you pray as often as you’d like to? Does it feel like a chore? Most Christians long for a deep, fulfilling prayer life, but life’s busyness and distractions can make prayer an afterthought or a burden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003ePrayerfulness\u003c\/em\u003e, experienced pastor and Bible teacher Peter Adam guides you in rediscovering the joy and power of prayer. He uses the Bible, the wisdom of Christians from the past, and down-to-earth examples to help you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eunderstand the biblical foundations of prayer and see how the gospel can transform your prayer life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eovercome common obstacles to prayerfulness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003elearn how to plead God’s promises, actions, character and reputation—going beyond simply asking God for things\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexperience many kinds of prayer—thanks, praise, lament, confession, dedication—and the joy of bringing your requests to God.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you’re just starting out or looking to go deeper in prayer, \u003cem\u003ePrayerfulness\u003c\/em\u003e will help you embrace God’s gracious and transformative gift of prayer.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTable of contents\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e1. What is prayer?\u003cbr\u003e2. Our relationship with God\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eGod’s promises, actions, character and reputation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3. An anatomy of prayerlessness\u003cbr\u003e4. Enriching our prayers and using written prayers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePraying for ourselves and others\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5. Letting the Bible enrich our prayers\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLearning to pray the Bible\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6. Praying the Lord’s Prayer\u003cbr\u003e7. Jesus and the apostles on prayer\u003cbr\u003e8. Repentance, confession and lament\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eServices of repentance, confession and lament\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9. ‘Unanswered’ prayers\u003cbr\u003e10. Prayer, fasting, decisions and promises\u003cbr\u003e11. Prayer for deliverance and protection\u003cbr\u003e12. A praying church\u003cbr\u003e13. Planning to pray\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eDaily prayers\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eMore Bible-enriched prayers\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAppendix: More resources on prayer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePeter Adam is vicar emeritus of St Jude’s Carlton in Melbourne, Australia. He was formerly vicar of St Jude’s, then principal of Ridley College, Melbourne. He is the author of numerous books, including \u003cem\u003eSpeaking God’s Words\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eHearing God’s Words\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eWritten for Us\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Message of Malachi\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Majestic Son\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eWalking in God’s Words\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eEsther\u003c\/em\u003e. He is a regular speaker at training conferences for pastors and preachers, he mentors young ministers, and he runs ministry workshops on preaching and on praying. You can find more of his writing at \u003ca title=\"Peter Adam's website\" href=\"https:\/\/peteradam.org\/\"\u003epeteradam.org\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCommendations\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThere are many books about prayer, and if, like me, you’ve probably already read one or two, I hope you’ll read one more: \u003cem\u003ePrayerfulness\u003c\/em\u003e, by Peter Adam. Distilled from a lifetime of studying God’s word and walking in God’s ways, Adam gently diagnoses the causes of our prayerlessness and winsomely invites us into a more prayer-saturated life. With its bullet points, sample prayers, practical advice, and insight into our very human struggle to commune with God in a meaningful and consistent way, this book doesn’t simply tell us to pray; it opens us up and instils in us a greater desire to pray. \u003cbr\u003e—Nancy Guthrie, Author of \u003cem\u003ePraying Through the Bible for Your Kids\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eAny book that nurtures our prayer life is to be prized. This is such a book. Peter Adam faithfully engages the Bible with pastoral deftness and theological astuteness, and makes numerous practical applications born of experience. A feast.\u003cbr\u003e—Graham Cole, Dean Emeritus and Professor Emeritus of Biblical and Systematic Theology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield, IL, USA\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eIn \u003cem\u003ePrayerfulness\u003c\/em\u003e, Peter Adam’s scholarship is made accessible and deeply practical. Adam walks us through his own prayers and prayer practices as well as showing how they are rooted in Scripture. At one point he writes, “We need deliberate, sustained coaching in prayer, as in every area of our lives”. You may not be able to have Adam as your personal prayer coach, but \u003cem\u003ePrayerfulness\u003c\/em\u003e is the next best thing: a conversation in which he encourages you to take next steps in prayer. \u003cbr\u003e—Tim Chester, Lecturer in Spiritual Formation at Crosslands Training, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK, and author of \u003cem\u003eEnjoying Jesus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eAn absolute masterclass on true biblical prayer! Jesus wanted his people to learn how to pray, and Peter Adam leaves no spiritual stone unturned in carrying out our Lord’s desire. He reminds us that prayer is simply talking to God, and that God loves to talk to us about … anything! We can pray what Peter calls “big prayers”, about the world, the nations, God’s plan, and so on, and “little prayers”, about things like our failures, difficulties, trials, relationships, and joys. We are encouraged by sound theology and practical wisdom to pray in a biblical way.\u003cbr\u003ePeter widens our perspective and shows us that prayer is not just asking God for our needs, though that’s important; it also includes praise, thanksgiving, trust, repentance, lament, dedication and worship. His section on prayers of lament is gold!\u003cbr\u003eChristians, pastors, and churches in the West need this book, to bring us back to a true prayerfulness.\u003cbr\u003e—Wally Behan, Former Rector of St John’s Latimer Square (now Latimer Church), Christchurch, New Zealand\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eHere is the fruit of a lifetime listening to God, responding to God, and sharing the gospel of God. The book is a treasure chest full of seasoned personal experience and pastoral wisdom, generously shared to “help people in gospel ministry to pray for themselves, to pray for their ministries, to pray with their fellow workers, to teach and train others to pray, to lead in prayer, and to promote a culture of prayerfulness in their church or ministry”.\u003cbr\u003e—Johnny Juckes, Former President of Oak Hill College, London, UK\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eWhat a wonderfully helpful gift to God’s people is this new book from Peter Adam. \u003cem\u003ePrayerfulness\u003c\/em\u003e is encouraging, challenging and inspiring. It is gracious, scriptural, pastoral and practical—full of ideas to try, examples to use, dangers to avoid, wisdom to learn from, and grace to rejoice in.\u003cbr\u003eIn it, Peter sends us again and again to God in his word and then calls us to turn those words into prayer. Sharing his life, doctrine and even his progress, Peter calls us to a richer, deeper, broader prayer life, both individually and corporately to the glory of God.\u003cbr\u003eThe aim of the book is to help us pray. And that’s what it does. Praise God.\u003cbr\u003e—Pete Sorrensen, Regional Team Leader at AFES Victoria, Australia\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003ePeter Adam has blessed us with this rich banquet of a book on prayerfulness. It reflects the breadth of the biblical teaching on prayer, the depth of our dependence upon our triune God, and the height of the privilege we have in lifting our hearts to heaven in prayer. Not only does Adam allow us to eavesdrop, as it were, into his years of prayerfulness, but he supplies us with so many practical ideas and helps to enfold into our own personal prayer lives. This book is important for church leaders to read also, for with so many churches desperate to reach and revitalize Australia for Christ, how important it is that our corporate church life is increasingly dependent upon both public and private prayer to the Lord. The fervent prayers of the righteous avail much, and so I wholeheartedly commend this book. \u003cbr\u003e—Mark Earngey, Head of Church History and Lecturer in Christian Thought at Moore Theological College, Sydney, Australia\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eWhen senior ministry leaders take Peter Adam’s short course in prayer and emerge saying, “This has been the best and most revolutionary thing for my prayer life”, you sit up and notice. Much of that course is in this book. But be forewarned: this is not a casual, inspirational read. It is instead the full twelve-course meal in growing yourself as a biblically formed and theologically rich pray-er. It will inspire and challenge you to further glorify, worship and appeal to God more constantly as his beloved child and faithful worker. It will help you to help others grow as faithful prayer warriors. It will minister gospel grace to your soul. I can’t think of another book I’d rather use for small group studies next! A book to spend the year with.\u003cbr\u003e—Wei-Han Kuan, Executive Director of CMS Victoria, Australia\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eI admit I was surprised. Of course I was expecting to learn about prayer in this book, but I wasn’t ready for such rich reflection on matters of the soul and pastoral theology more generally. Drawing on Bible themes, topics like atonement and the church, and quotations from great people of prayer in history, Peter Adam gives us sage advice as well as a window into his own heart, providing written examples of praise, intercession and lament that he has found useful himself and commends to us too. Just when I thought I knew where Peter was taking us, I had to slow down and read again something that had been freshly worded or profoundly summarized. Why is common sense to help us in a close walk with the Lord so hard to find? Simple. Direct. Compassionate. Practical. \u003cbr\u003e—Rev Canon Dr Rhys Bezzant, Dean of the Anglican Institute and Principal at Ridley College, Melbourne, Australia\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eI am one of the legion of people who have been enormously helped by Peter Adam’s books on preaching and the ministry of the Word. \u003cem\u003eSpeaking God’s Words: A practical theology of preaching\u003c\/em\u003e is widely and rightly known as a contemporary classic. Now, Dr Adam has written a unique volume on prayer that deserves returning to time and again. It is full of the fruit of Dr Adam’s sustained personal practice and reflection on that most intimate, precious, but perpetually neglected privilege of Christian discipleship: prayer to our Heavenly Father, through the Son in the power of the Spirit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrayerfulness: Cultivating a Bible-enriched prayer life\u003c\/em\u003e is bursting with wise biblical insight, generous practical encouragement, and devotionally rich resources, including worked examples: ready-to-use prayers for many contexts and circumstances, and concise liturgies suitable for personal, pastoral or corporate ministry.\u003cbr\u003eBest of all, Dr Adam articulates a vision for growing our own relationship with God in prayer that relies upon and responds to what God has said in his word. This is a book that lives up to its title. It’s a book to read slowly, and to re-read, so as to mine every page for the nuggets of gold immediately and directly applicable in daily routines of prayer.\u003cbr\u003eSurely personal and corporate prayerlessness is one of the besetting sins of our age. Here is a bold, biblical and resolutely practical counteroffensive that is also theologically rich and pastorally sensitive. It will benefit the new believer, those long-serving in the battle, the local church and the pastor. Highly recommended. \u003cbr\u003e—Archbishop Kanishka Raffel, Archbishop of the Anglican Diocese of Sydney, Australia\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":42197984411734,"sku":"pray","price":34.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ebook","offer_id":42305999568982,"sku":"epray","price":29.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1830\/4342\/files\/Prayerfulness25rgb150dpi.jpg?v=1742439982"},{"product_id":"the-team-members-handbook","title":"The Team Member's Handbook","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 class=\"Flush\"\u003eWhether you’re just starting out on a church team or you’ve been faithfully serving for years, \u003ci\u003eThe Team Member’s Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e is your essential guide to being a more effective part of the team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDave Moore thoughtfully unpacks the biblical foundations for serving Jesus together, from Christ’s own model of serving others to practical teamwork strategies you can apply immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWith encouragement and challenges to your heart, habits, and prayers, you’ll consider your role in your small team and in Jesus’ big team. Through engaging personal stories and real-world examples, you’ll see how God gives us real joy and purpose in serving alongside others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis is more than just a how-to manual; it’s a theological and practical resource that will help you serve Jesus with purpose and joy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTable of contents\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart 1: Serve because of Jesus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1. Jesus, our Lord, served us\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2. Motivations matter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart 2: Serve the big team\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3. We're all on Jesus' team\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4. Your local team and your special team\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5. Your team prayer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart 3: Serve your team\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6. Be Christian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7. Turn up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8. Keep people in the loop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9. Share ideas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10. Follow the leader\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11. Take responsibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12. Be flexible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13. Skill up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14. Consider leadership\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart 4: Tools for team members\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15. DISC profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16. The six types of working genius\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e17. Safe ministry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet's go!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDave Moore first met Jesus through school Scripture and the youth group at a local church plant. After working in IT during the dotcom boom, Dave did a ministry apprenticeship followed by study at Moore Theological College. He’s been part of the senior pastoral team at Hunter Bible Church for more than 15 years, and is the author of\u003cem\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/matthiasmedia.com.au\/products\/the-team-leaders-handbook\" title=\"The Team Leader's Handbook\"\u003eThe Team Leader’s Handbook\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e. He also serves alongside the Ministry Training Strategy team, lectures through the Timothy Partnership Certificate program, and is the Executive Director of Safe Ministry Check. Dave and his wife Julie have four children, and they love thinking about design, people, and serving Jesus’ kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":42536035287126,"sku":"tmh","price":12.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ebook","offer_id":43674107543638,"sku":"etmh","price":9.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1830\/4342\/files\/TheTeamMember_sHandbook25rgb150dpi.jpg?v=1753918731"},{"product_id":"unshaken-allegiance","title":"Unshaken Allegiance","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\n\u003cp class=\"Flush\"\u003eFor many years, Christians in the West have been able to take religious freedom for granted. But it seems those days are over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eUnshaken Allegiance\u003c\/i\u003e, Professor Patrick Parkinson draws on decades of experience as a lawyer and legal scholar to impart the wisdom God’s people need in this moment. Blending biblical insight, numerous case studies and deep knowledge of the political and cultural landscape, Parkinson delivers a much-needed playbook for navigating the challenges we face as faithful followers of Christ.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWritten for Christian leaders and lay people alike, \u003ci\u003eUnshaken Allegiance\u003c\/i\u003e will inspire resilience and hope while urging us to live as committed citizens of God’s unshakable kingdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTable of contents\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart I: Understanding the problem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1. When law becomes a source of oppression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2. The diminishing scope for religious freedom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3. The weaponization of laws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4. Religious freedom as a human right\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5. Faith perspectives\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart II: Law and faith\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6. The limitations on obedience to government\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7. What does it mean to obey the law?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePart III: When law comes into conflict with ministry\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8. Living peaceable lives\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9. A conflict with Christ’s commands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10. Mounting a legal defence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e11. Religious freedom in a multicultural society\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePatrick Parkinson AM, MA, LLM, LLD is an Emeritus Professor of Law and former Dean of Law at the University of Queensland. Professor Parkinson has been involved in advocacy for religious freedom in Australia for many years, in particular as board member and sometime Chair of Freedom for Faith. He is an expert on family law and child protection and has held various positions chairing governmental advisory bodies in Australia in these areas, leading to significant law reform. His books include\u003cem\u003e Child Sexual Abuse and the Churches\u003c\/em\u003e, first published in 1997. He is currently the Executive Director of \u003ca title=\"Publica\" href=\"https:\/\/publica.org.au\"\u003ePublica\u003c\/a\u003e, a Christian organization concerned with strengthening family and community relationships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCommendations\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eHighly regarded US Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas once explained that the art of great legal writing is “to put a ten-dollar idea in a five-cent sentence”. In other words, there are skilled ways to put important things in language that’s accessible. That is exactly what Patrick Parkinson has done in this book. Drawing on law, politics, culture and theology, Parkinson not only provides an astute overview of the great challenges facing our times, but—crucially—he also offers a clear and practical roadmap on how to respond well as faithful Christians.\u003cbr\u003e—Paul Coleman, Executive Director, Alliance Defending Freedom International\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003ePatrick Parkinson has done us a great service in writing this book. The relationship between Christians and the law, particularly laws around religious freedom, is changing rapidly in the West. Parkinson helps us to navigate the challenges that these changes bring with his typically clear and measured approach. He knows his law and his Bible, and integrates the two with wisdom, practical advice and careful consideration of both domains. This book is a must-read for any Christian who is in public life, or who wonders whether their Christian convictions might put them at odds with the law.\u003cbr\u003e—The Right Rev Dr Richard Condie, Anglican Bishop of Tasmania\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThis book identifies fast-moving and dangerous illiberal trends in Western culture. This cultural progressivism poses a direct threat to free speech, which is, in turn, a big challenge for the Church. There needs to be a strong push-back against this new illiberalism, and Patrick Parkinson’s book helps us to understand what is happening and what to do next.\u003cbr\u003e—Martin Charlesworth, Founder of Jubilee+, United Kingdom\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eWe are most fortunate that Professor Patrick Parkinson’s expertise in law and public policy has been marshalled in the cause of religious freedom. This lucid and practical guide to the legal pitfalls lying in wait for those in active public Christian service will be a most valuable resource for many years.\u003cbr\u003e—Rex Ahdar, Emeritus Professor of Law, University of Otago, New Zealand\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003ePatrick Parkinson has written a timely and courageous book that tackles one of the most pressing issues of our era: the erosion of religious freedom in post-Christian societies. With clarity and compassion, he equips Christians to navigate legal and cultural pressures with both wisdom and faith.\u003cbr\u003eThis is a vital resource for church leaders and believers alike who are seeking to understand the shifting legal and cultural landscape. Parkinson offers not only expert and experienced legal insight but deep pastoral concern in urging the church to respond with integrity and courage.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eUnshaken Allegiance\u003c\/em\u003e is both a wake-up call and a guidebook. Drawing on decades of legal and Christian service, Parkinson helps readers grasp the real challenges facing people of faith today, and shows us how to live faithfully—even when the law may not always be our ally.\u003cbr\u003e—David Hodson OBE KC (Hons) MCIArb, Honorary Professor of Law, University of Leicester\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eProfessor Patrick Parkinson’s book is a must-read for Christians who want to understand the rising challenges to religious freedom in Australia, and how to respond when obedience to God brings us into conflict with the law of the land. Patrick has a rare talent to make complex legal issues both comprehensible and engaging. \u003cem\u003eUnshaken Allegiance\u003c\/em\u003e is a timely wake-up call; for too long we have taken for granted the freedom to practise our faith, and we need to prepare ourselves for adverse headwinds to come. I wholeheartedly commend this book to you.\u003cbr\u003e—The Right Reverend Dr Michael Stead, Anglican Bishop of South Sydney, Chair of Freedom for Faith\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":42536089190486,"sku":"ual","price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ebook","offer_id":43674110558294,"sku":"eual","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1830\/4342\/files\/UnshakenAllegiance25rgb150dpi.jpg?v=1753921114"},{"product_id":"the-sinning-saint","title":"The Sinning Saint","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\u003eSpend a couple of minutes reflecting on your day so far. Have you been a sinner or a saint? Do you know what your answer means or implies? Are you confident in that answer?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSometimes the Christian life is a sweet embrace of God’s holiness. At other times, we seem so thoroughly poisoned by sin that we’re tempted to despair.  Our sin can make us question if we’re really Christian, and the wrestle to put it to death can be so difficult that we wonder whether there is any hope of change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRichard and Jeanette Chin have spent years encouraging young Christians to find answers to these questions in the Scriptures. In \u003cem\u003eThe Sinning Saint\u003c\/em\u003e, they share the awesome wonders of who God is, the sobering reality of who we are, and how Christ’s holiness defines us and empowers our daily battle with evil. Come with them to find hope for your worst days, rest for the weary soul, and practical ways to fight temptation. Discover how the gospel of Jesus can transform not just your thoughts and feelings but your whole life, both now and into eternity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTable of contents\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA brief word on methodology\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart I: Essential foundations\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e1. The essence: What is holiness?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e2. The foundations: Incompatibilities\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e3. The first problem: We’re all sinners\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e4. The second problem: God’s righteous justice\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e5. The only solution: The sanctifying sacrifice\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart II: Our new identity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e6. The great transformation: How sinners can become saints\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e7. The motivational means: Be who you are\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e8. The ongoing problem: Saints still sin\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e9. The ongoing solution: Sinners need the Spirit\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart III: Battle tactics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e10. The ongoing fight: Know your enemy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e11. Battle scars: Know your weakness\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e12. No more sorrow: Know your future\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e13. Contending together: Know your family\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e14. Conscience and confession: Know your freedom\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e15. Transformation: Know the truth\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e16. Bold proclamation: Know and share the truth\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConclusion: Being different and blending in\u003cbr\u003eFurther reading\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Flush\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRichard Chin\u003c\/b\u003e is the father of four married children, and grandfather of three grandchildren (so far). His first wife (Bronwyn) went to be with the Lord on Resurrection Sunday in 2013. For over twenty years, he has served on university campuses as National Director of the Australian Fellowship of Evangelical Students (AFES). He loves proclaiming Jesus to the nations, and is also the author of \u003ci\u003eCaptivated by Christ \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eHow to read the Bible better.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Flush\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eJeanette\u003c\/b\u003e married Richard in 2016, and has always loved telling people about the hope of God’s kingdom. After graduating from Moore Theological College, she has enjoyed reading the Bible with university students, teaching the Scriptures to primary school girls, and sowing gospel seeds through Mark Drama Australia. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, Richard and Jeanette relish time with family, serve their local church, and depend daily on the sanctifying work of Christ Jesus.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCommendations\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThis book is an invaluable guide to the Christian life. Richard and Jeannette Chin faithfully unpack profound biblical truths in an accessible manner, helping believers understand who they are in Christ and how to put that reality into daily practice. I look forward to putting it into the hands of new believers, as well as longstanding Christians who want to take a fresh look at what it means to be holy.\u003cbr\u003e—Andrew Cheah, Dean, St Mary’s Anglican Cathedral, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eYou might have seen some odd books out there on the topic of holiness, but \u003cem\u003eThe Sinning Saint\u003c\/em\u003e is definitely not one of them. It is soundly biblical and infused with gospel hope; weighty topics are carried along with joyful confidence in Christ. The practical wisdom woven throughout makes it a real page-turner for those who have ears to hear. Of particular note is how The Sinning Saint is written in accessible prose for a new generation of believers (where else can you read a GK Beale quote on the same page as a reference to Taylor Swift?). This book is a gift to the church.\u003cbr\u003e—Gloria Furman, Author, Missional Motherhood, \u003cem\u003eLabor with Hope\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eTreasuring Christ When Your Hands Are Full\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003ePastorally sensitive and grounded in robust theological thinking about sin and holiness, this is a book that can strengthen every Christian’s battle against sin. We’ll aim to put this much-needed resource into the hands of every sinning saint at our church.\u003cbr\u003e—Ivan Chow, Senior Pastor, Bukit Arang Church, Singapore\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eSometimes as Christians we feel a bit like Jekyll and Hyde—are we saints or sinners? It can leave us, or those we love, feeling confused, uncertain or downcast. With a mix of big truths and bite-sized wisdom, the Chins show us the Bible’s reassuring answer: we are sinning saints. A great book to read, and a wonderful resource to share.\u003cbr\u003e—Annabel Nixey, Speaker, EQUIP Women’s Conference, Australia; Resources and Training Pastor, Crossroads Christian Church, Canberra, Australia\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eRichard and Jeanette Chin have written a pastorally warm, theologically sure-footed and biblically rich account of God’s call to holiness. The topic (strangely neglected by modern evangelicals) is an urgent one. This book has all the telltale signs of authors who have taken their own walks with God seriously and have helped others to do so as well. It is well worth reading for anyone keen to live a life that pleases the Lord.\u003cbr\u003e—Rory Shiner, Senior Pastor, Providence City Church, Perth, Australia; Chair, The Gospel Coalition Australia Council\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eRichard and Jeanette Chin take the complex and often misunderstood ideas of holiness and transformation and at one and the same time explain them simply and clearly, making the possession and pursuit of them profoundly attractive. This book is full of liberating gospel truth. It is punctuated with compelling illustrations and application. It is thoroughly readable, and it will do you good! I highly recommend it.\u003cbr\u003e—William Taylor, Rector, St Helen’s Bishopsgate, London, UK\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eIf I had a dollar for every time a troubled soul asked me about sin in the life of a believer, I would be a lot richer today. But as the love of money is the root of all kinds of evils, I suspect that thinking like that indicates the sinfulness and unholiness of this saint! Richard and Jeanette Chin have done us a wonderful kindness by addressing the issues of the sinning saint. It is a marvellous topic to open up the great grace of our glorious Saviour while laying before us the importance of striving for holiness.\u003cbr\u003e—Phillip Jensen, Bible teacher and evangelist, Two Ways Ministries, Australia\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003ePastorally, the issue of holiness crops up constantly. Sometimes it has a theological edge. More often it arises from guilt and personal conviction around sin. \u003cem\u003eThe Sinning Saint\u003c\/em\u003e is theologically insightful, exegetically careful, and above all gospel centred. One of its strengths is its practicality. This is a great resource for believers wanting to live holy lives.\u003cbr\u003e—Wei-Han Kuan, Executive Director of CMS Victoria, Australia\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eAn excellent and timely book! Some Christians assume we are saints, and don’t recognize our present sins—the greatest barrier to our lives and ministries. Others assume we are sinners, and have no expectation that God will transform us into the image of his Son. Both assumptions are dead ends. This book shows us from the Bible the ‘what’ and ‘how’ of holiness, sin and transformation through Christ. Buy it for yourself and give copies to others! \u003cbr\u003e—Peter Adam, Former Vicar, St Jude’s Church Carlton, Melbourne, Australia; Former Principal, Ridley College, Australia\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eAre you a sinner or a saint? It’s such a simple yet profoundly important diagnostic question. In an increasingly polarized world, we are drawn to the simplicity of categorizing other people like this, but if you follow the Lord Jesus and are honest with yourself, you know that you are, in fact, a sinning saint. Honest—that’s what this book is. Richard and Jeanette are honest with us about the holiness of God; honest about us and our sin; and honest about the glorious transforming gospel of Jesus. This book helped me to see each of these things more clearly and left me encouraged to more deeply soak in the gospel of the Lord Jesus, and to live a boldly distinct, Jesus-like life in the power of the Holy Spirit. Do yourself a favour and read on.\u003cbr\u003e—Simon Gillham, Former Vice Principal and Head of Department of Mission, Moore Theological College, Australia\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eRichard and Jeanette Chin have created a masterpiece for our age. They have crafted this book with the theological precision necessary to understand our fallen condition, allowing us to see God’s incredible redeeming love for us in Christ Jesus.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sinning Saint \u003c\/em\u003eis an engaging book from start to finish. It features vulnerable illustrations and compelling applications, from historic quotes by Richard Sibbes to modern lyrics by Taylor Swift. It will draw you in, and as it does you’ll gain a deeper understanding of yourself. But even more, this book will help you to know God.\u003cbr\u003e—J. Mack Stiles, Director, Messenger Ministries, USA\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eI knew \u003cem\u003eThe Sinning Saint\u003c\/em\u003e would be a good read given that it is written by the Chins. However, I was surprised at how exceptionally well it is written and how profound are its theological insights. A must-read!\u003cbr\u003e—Ray Galea, Senior Pastor, Fellowship Church, Dubai, UAE\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIf you’ve ever caught yourself thinking that your sins and failures as a Christian might tip you out of God’s kingdom, or the opposite—that your sins and failures don’t really matter very much—then you need this rich and wise book. Richard and Jeanette Chin are honest and insightful about the reality of sin in our lives, but just as insightful and practical in teaching us what the Bible says about God’s holiness and our sainthood in the gospel. Very much recommended.\u003cbr\u003e—Tony Payne, Lecturer in Christian Thought, Moore Theological College, Australia\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIt’s hard for sinners to live as saints. We may veer off into laxity or legalism, passivity or perfectionism, or a dozen other dead ends. But Richard and Jeanette Chin have written a beautiful guide to living the holy life our holy God saved us for. Deeply grounded in the gospel, this book is gentle, personal, direct, realistic and full of Scripture. \u003cem\u003eThe Sinning Saint\u003c\/em\u003e is a short but brilliant aid to help us face our sinfulness and pursue holiness in utter dependence on Christ. Get it for yourself and give it to others. We all need this help.\u003cbr\u003e—Murray Capill, Dean of Ministry Development and Lecturer in Pastoral Ministry, Reformed Theological College, Australia\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThis is a book that does exactly what your heart needs it to do: it lifts your eyes to the glory of God’s holiness, exposes and convicts you of your own sin, and then rekindles your joy in the beauty of the gospel. It ignites a fresh desire to keep running the race and to persevere in the fight against sin and temptation. I love that it’s not only theologically rich but also deeply practical, written with all the warmth, humility and pastoral wisdom of a couple who know what it is to be sinning saints.\u003cbr\u003e—Jocelyn Loane, Chaplain, Moore Theological College, Australia; Author, \u003cem\u003eMotherhood: How the gospel shapes our purpose and priorities\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":43695681667158,"sku":"sinsa","price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ebook","offer_id":44061910204502,"sku":"esinsa","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1830\/4342\/files\/TheSinningSaint25rgb150dpi.jpg?v=1764637020"},{"product_id":"warriors-of-the-word","title":"Warriors of the Word","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\u003eWhen was the last time you did some truly deep learning—not just memorizing some facts and figures to pass an exam, or discovering more about a hobby or personal interest, but the kind of profound learning that transforms the mind, penetrates the heart, and produces a renewed life?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeing a disciple of Christ—a deep learner of Christ—has always been at the heart of the Christian life. But in a culture that pushes us to choose the path of least resistance, the idea of learning Christ is becoming a lost art. For those who fight against this trend and dedicate themselves to learning Christ, the rewards are abundant—and eternal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eWarriors of the Word\u003c\/em\u003e, experienced pastor and author Colin Marshall provides a much-needed field manual to guide you in your lifelong pursuit of learning Christ. With his trademark inspiring yet accessible approach, Marshall reveals what the Lord Jesus calls us to learn as his disciples, why it’s worth the effort, and how this kind of deep learning can become part of your daily life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTable of contents\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePart A: Disciples are learners\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Valuing learning\u003cbr\u003e2. What kind of learning do we need?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePart B: The problem of stalled learning\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3. Good teachers, but what about us learners?\u003cbr\u003e4. We are losing the learning wars\u003cbr\u003e5. Learning Christ is a fight\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePart C: The privileges of learning Christ\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6. Chosen\u003cbr\u003e7. Saved\u003cbr\u003e8. Transformed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePart D: Power for learning Christ\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e9. Learning the Christ of Scripture\u003cbr\u003e10. Learning the doctrines of Christ\u003cbr\u003e11. Learning Christ in prayer and suffering\u003cbr\u003e12. Learning in the body of Christ\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePart E: Progress in learning Christ\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e13. Learning Christ in church and household\u003cbr\u003e14. Personal learning\u003cbr\u003e15. Learning to fight for Christ in a hostile world\u003cbr\u003eConclusion\u003cbr\u003eAppendix A: An example of reading the Bible theologically\u003cbr\u003eAppendix B: Some theological resources\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColin (Col) Marshall has spent the past 50 years training men and women in Christian discipleship and ministry, both in university and local church contexts. He served as CEO of the Ministry Training Strategy (MTS) and was the founder of the Vinegrowers ministry, which helps pastors to build churches with a disciple-making culture. His previous books reflect his experience and passion to equip church leaders and members as learners of Christ: \u003cem\u003eGrowth Groups\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003ePassing the Baton\u003c\/em\u003e, and with Tony Payne, \u003cem\u003eThe Trellis and the Vine\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Vine Project\u003c\/em\u003e. He is married to Jacquie, who has shared with him in this lifetime of ministry, and they have been blessed with three now adult children and six grandchildren.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCommendations\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThe word we translate ‘disciple’ means ‘learner’, and so being a Christ-disciple simply means ‘learning Christ’—learning his word, his love, his way of living. From a lifetime of this kind of learning, Col Marshall has a profound understanding not only of how this learning proceeds, but why we find it difficult, given the obstacles and opposing forces we face. I warmly recommend his rich and stirring challenge for us to keep learning Christ, and to build churches that are learning communities.\u003cbr\u003e—Tony Payne, Lecturer in Christian Thought, Moore Theological College, Australia\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eHere is a Col Marshall book—not simply a book written\u003cem\u003e by\u003c\/em\u003e Col Marshall, but a book of Col Marshall as he shares his struggle and passion for learning Christ in a hostile world. Working with Col for several decades was always an encouraging challenge as I watched his persistent fight to learn more of putting God’s word into practice.\u003cbr\u003e—Phillip Jensen, Bible teacher and evangelist, Two Ways Ministries, Australia\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWarriors of the Word\u003c\/em\u003e is rooted in Col Marshall’s experience of decades of personal Christian discipleship, and his practice training multiple Christian disciples. In an age when techniques and methods for Christian growth abound, the biblical emphasis on ‘learning Christ’ as the means to maturity is both liberating and refreshing. It has done me good to read it, and I already have in mind a number of people to whom I would like to give it. I highly recommend this book. \u003cbr\u003e—William Taylor, Rector, St Helen’s Bishopsgate, London, UK\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThis book is a humble, gentle, vulnerable and yet urgent call to take living for the Lord Jesus seriously while we have breath. Col puts his arm around our shoulders and patiently walks us through the challenges of keeping going and keeping growing in a way that makes me long to keep learning Christ. \u003cem\u003eWarriors of the Word\u003c\/em\u003e is a deeply heartfelt word from one who has invested his life in proclaiming Christ, and now is determined to keep pressing on. I was deeply encouraged by reading it and pray that you will be too.\u003cbr\u003e—Gary Millar, Principal, Queensland Theological College, Australia\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eHow do we live out our new identity in Christ? Col Marshall’s answer is warm, practical, and personal as he argues that we do so as lifelong learners of Christ, individually and in community. He is concerned that in a world that is battling for our hearts and minds, it is possible for our learning to stall, plateau, or get stuck. Marshall’s book, which includes reflection questions at the end of each chapter, is for anyone to read on their own with a Bible and journal on hand, or in discipling contexts with others. It helpfully teaches that being Christ’s disciple is daily and lifelong devotion to the theologically deep and rich truths about Christ that motivate us prayerfully to live like him.\u003cbr\u003e—Veronica Hoyt, Director, Priscilla and Aquila Centre, Moore Theological College, Australia\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThis book was good for my own heart. As a pastor of a local church, I am keenly aware that the occupational hazard for church leaders is to become professional Christians. I am so grateful for Col’s personal conviction of the importance of continuing to learn Christ—present continuous tense. It revealed my own heart’s propensity to slip into apathy and presumption. I found myself praying that I would delight in the journey to keep learning Christ. \u003cbr\u003eBut this book is also a great tool for discipling others. Col’s warm, real and convicting challenge is that learning Christ is a community project. I know that many of us are grateful to God for Col’s lifelong emphasis on, and commitment to, discipleship. \u003cbr\u003eThe book is wonderfully accessible, written for every Christian. It is honest and hard-hitting—with a lovely feature of Col’s personal confessions, which are raw and real, and will resonate with anyone who has been on the road for a while. There is a tone of fatherly, patient instruction, which I found refreshing. This book is a great resource, both to refresh Christian leaders and to use in discipling others. I warmly welcome it.\u003cbr\u003e—Grant Retief, Senior Minister, Christ Church Stellenbosch, South Africa\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eDon’t read this book if you want a stale, spoonfed Christian life! \u003cbr\u003eWith the strength and kindness of a spiritual father, Col names my foolishness and reignites my heart to the joy and privilege of learning Christ.\u003cbr\u003e—Di Warren, Co-founder, EQUIP Women, Australia\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eBoth Colin Marshall’s life and ministry have sought to deepen the knowledge of Christ in the lives of Christian disciples. The disciple never removes the ‘learner plates’—not until we see Christ face to face. Col’s writings have helped countless people come to know Christ, who have then shared that knowledge with others. This book continues in that vein. Col’s honest identification of the possible pitfalls of familiarity, world-weariness and jaded effort, and his incisive, relevant reasoning, make this book an essential read. It isn’t written by someone detached from the realities of daily discipleship, but by an enduring disciple. I have been challenged, taught, shaped and blessed by Col’s pastoral intelligence, warmth and loving heart to see Christ grow in me.\u003cbr\u003e—Trevor Johnston, Rector, St Nicholas and All Saints Church, Belfast, Northern Ireland\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":43815692304470,"sku":"wotw","price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ebook","offer_id":43815692337238,"sku":"ewotw","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1830\/4342\/files\/WarriorsoftheWord25rgb150dpi.jpg?v=1768439177"},{"product_id":"james","title":"James (Matthias Bible Guide)","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\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“‘… that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing’ (Jas 1:4). 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Using James evangelistically\u003cbr\u003e11. Structure\u003cbr\u003e12. Understanding the text\u003cbr\u003e13. Suggested teaching outlines\u003cbr\u003eBefore you go …\u003cbr\u003eAppendix: Further reading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMichael Raiter is the Director of the Centre for Biblical Preaching (based in Melbourne), which trains people across Australia and the world in biblical preaching. He’s married to Sarah, and they have four adult children and three grandchildren. He is the author of over 40 books and articles, including the 2004 Australian Christian Book of the Year,\u003cem\u003e Stirrings of the Soul\u003c\/em\u003e (Matthias Media). He’s written three Lenten Studies, \u003cem\u003eThe Shadows of the Cross\u003c\/em\u003e (2017),\u003cem\u003e I Saw a Lamb\u003c\/em\u003e (2020), and \u003cem\u003eUp From the Grave\u003c\/em\u003e (2023). 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Does he care how you did it?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Christian circles, there can be a lot of confusion about whether our work matters, and how our work relates to God’s work. The Bible paints a very rich picture showing us the unique significance of the Lord’s work, while also showing us all the valuable ways in which we exert ourselves in obedience to God—whether at home, for our employers, in study, in church, and in doing good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eTransforming Work\u003c\/em\u003e, Simon Flinders and Paul Grimmond invite you to rethink the how and why of work by exploring what God tells us in his word, making sense of the Bible both praising work and lamenting it. They delve with warmth and insight into questions around relationships and responsibilities, and why ‘just get on with it’ and ‘work–life balance’ aren’t satisfying solutions to work difficulties. Ultimately, you’ll marvel with them at the day in history that transformed the meaning of your work forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhatever form of work God has set before you, \u003cem\u003eTransforming Work\u003c\/em\u003e will re-orient you so that your heart steers your hands in worship of God even in the most everyday of tasks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTable of contents\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelight or drudgery? Understanding and defining work\u003cbr\u003e1. God’s work and ours: Working through the Bible\u003cbr\u003e2. Everybody wants to rule the world: Working, ruling and imaging God\u003cbr\u003e3. What are we made for? Working and resting\u003cbr\u003e4. Work wiser, not harder: Working wisely\u003cbr\u003e5. It’s not about you: Working for others\u003cbr\u003e6. The family business: Working in church\u003cbr\u003e7. A way of being and behaving: Working with others\u003cbr\u003e8. Never in vain: Working for the Lord\u003cbr\u003eAfterword\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the authors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimon Flinders lives in Sydney’s north, is married to Tamara, and is a father to three daughters. He has served as an ordained Anglican minister in Sydney for the past 25 years. He currently serves as the Archdeacon (Chief of Staff) to the Anglican Archbishop of Sydney, but for most of his ‘working life’ he has been a pastor in local churches where has sought to walk alongside people seeking to live for Jesus in various kinds of work. Simon has written numerous articles on the Christian life and Christian ministry. This is his first book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaul Grimmond loves his job at Moore College, where he trains future ministry leaders in how to love God and love people with the truth of God’s word. Before college, he spent many years talking to university students about the value and place of their work and what it looks like to honour God with all that we do. Paul has written a number of other books, including \u003cem\u003eWhen the Noise Won’t Stop\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eWater for My Camels\u003c\/em\u003e. Paul is looking forward to that day when none of our work will be vain any more and when we will enjoy eternal rest with our heavenly Father.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCommendations\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eIn a world that often misunderstands the purpose of work, \u003cem\u003eTransforming Work\u003c\/em\u003e is a refreshing and helpful corrective. The authors show from Scripture that all work—whether paid or unpaid—matters to God when it is done in the service of others, and that every task can become a part of our worship when done for the Lord. With clarity, as well as pastoral warmth and sensitivity, this book cuts through cultural confusion and offers an encouraging God-centred vision of work, while also challenging our own potential misconceptions and priorities. An important read for anyone looking to connect their daily labour with their faith in Christ.\u003cbr\u003e—Andrew Laird, Executive team, City Bible Forum, Australia; Author,\u003cem\u003e I Am What I Do\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eSimon Flinders and Paul Grimmond have served us well in writing this new book on a subject with which we are all intimately concerned but often more shaped by the cultural milieu than the word of God. One of the features to appreciate in Transforming Work is the compelling exposition of biblical and theological themes in a way that is both rigorously faithful and cheerfully grateful. Flinders and Grimmond combine doctrine and devotion in bringing to light surprising and liberating truths: God is less interested in what we do than how we do it; we are to work for rest, not the other way around; we work for others.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTransforming Work\u003c\/em\u003e teems with insights to stimulate fresh thinking, thanksgiving, and prayerful dedication in light of our creation for good and wise works that serve others, and the good work of Jesus for our sakes. I’m delighted by the inclusion of a prayer at the end of each chapter.\u003cbr\u003eThis is a highly engaging work that displays sensitivity to both the breadth and telos of Scripture, and the ordinariness of how most of us experience ‘work’. Workers of all kinds (and that’s all of us) will find much to encourage, challenge and reform their view of themselves as workers in the world, and labourers for the Lord.\u003cbr\u003e—Kanishka Raffel, Anglican Archbishop of Sydney\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThis thorough and careful survey of the Bible’s teaching about work is both liberating and challenging. It calls the reader to think much more Christianly about the subject—and then to live it out wherever he or she works. It will, I trust, cause many of us not only to work “as unto the Lord”, but also to engage steadfastly and immovably in “the work of the Lord”.\u003cbr\u003e—William Taylor, Rector, St Helen’s Bishopsgate, London, UK\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThis is the theological reset many of us need for thinking about our daily work. Flinders and Grimmond remind us that God cares less about what job we have and more about how we do it: with faith, love, and integrity. They handle 1 Corinthians 15:58 with refreshing clarity, showing that sharing and building up others in the gospel has a special place in God’s plans, yet all work done for the Lord truly matters. With a great chapter on the church as God’s ‘family business’ and short, heartfelt prayers throughout, this is a wise and encouraging book for every believer who wants their work to count for Christ.\u003cbr\u003e—David Pitt, CEO, City Bible Forum, Australia\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTransforming Work\u003c\/em\u003e is one of those books that you wish you had read when you were younger! Simon Flinders and Paul Grimmond bring together biblical insight and pastoral wisdom to give us a comprehensive biblical theology of work. Starting in Genesis with the proposition of God as the divine worker in creation, they show us that work is far wider in scope and far richer than we typically think. There is much here that encourages and liberates us from the often narrow, and frequently negative, way we view work. I shall be giving copies to my children!\u003cbr\u003e—Simon Pillar, Founder, Pacific Equity Partners, UK\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eHaving worked as a high school teacher, a ministry trainee, and now a stay-at-home mum, navigating my attitude and understanding of work over the years has been somewhat of a perplexing journey. This book brings refreshing joy, vision, and clarity to the way God speaks about and cares about the work I do, seen and unseen, paid and unpaid. It addresses work’s mundane exasperations (e.g. that never-ending pile of laundry) but also probes into bigger-picture identity questions for me of why my work as ‘just a mum’ sometimes doesn’t feel significant enough.\u003cbr\u003eThis book digs unashamedly into the Bible for answers, asks hard-hitting questions piercing to the heart, and lifts my eyes to the beauty of being God’s worker in the home, in the church body, and in evangelism. It has encouraged and energized me to follow in the humble footsteps of Jesus’ radical self-forgetfulness in every sphere of work he has given me.\u003cbr\u003e—Lilian Ireland, Ministry wife and stay-at-home mum, Sydney, Australia\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003ePaul and Simon have given us a helpful primer on the theology of work that avoids exalting one biblical truth to the neglect of others but rather engages with the full counsel of God on the topic. The result is a book that can sing the praises of work while bemoaning its frustrations; gets you excited about work while recognizing its limitations; and recognizes the impact of our jobs in this life while highlighting work that lasts for eternity. The authors persuade us of the goodness of the biblical teaching on work and the right way to flourish in it.\u003cbr\u003e—Matt Fuller, Senior Pastor, Christ Church Mayfair, UK\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eI approached \u003cem\u003eTransforming Work\u003c\/em\u003e sceptical that more could or needed to be said on this topic, yet the authors’ promise to explore this topic from “more than one camera angle” delivers a rich, fresh, and thought-provoking exploration of why we work; what we might achieve through our work; and who we are becoming as we work. After 25 years in education as a teacher, leader, and academic, I found the reflections on relationships deeply resonant as both a source of joy and a necessity of burden sharing; both gift and challenge. This book is no manual of techniques but a call to follow and imitate a person. I finished encouraged, equipped, and reminded that our work, done for others, can truly be transformative.\u003cbr\u003e—Dr Rob Loe, Deputy Principal, The Scots College, Sydney, Australia\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThere are some areas where Christians are confused. Work is one. This important and carefully written book by Simon Flinders and Paul Grimmond brings much-needed clarity. The authors explain what the Bible says about work, including the difference between the Lord’s work and all other work. The Lord’s work is gospel proclamation—work to which all Christians are called when they are converted, with some set apart to do it full-time. Others have two jobs, the Lord’s work and their other work. Both the Lord’s work and other work are valued by God, but they are different. It is only the Lord’s work that saves people—specifically the proclamation of the gospel through the local church.\u003cbr\u003eThere are many implications flowing from this. It corrects the misunderstanding that a full-time electrician or doctor can serve God in the same way as a full-time gospel worker; or that electrical work and gospel work are ministry in the same way. They are not. This misunderstanding is one of the reasons people are not training to be gospel workers. Why would you, if you can do the same ministry in another job?\u003cbr\u003ePlease read this important book. \u003cbr\u003e—Robin Sydserff, Director, Proclamation Trust, UK\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eI have been working for MTS, in Australia, for 25 years. We want to win the world for Christ by multiplying gospel workers through ministry apprenticeships. We encourage godly men and women to consider giving up their current occupation and becoming ministry apprentices. One of the biggest hinderances to recruiting is a flawed understanding of work. So many Christians are worldly in their thinking about work.\u003cbr\u003eI’ve been waiting three decades for this book. It is excellent. I commend it to you.\u003cbr\u003eA theology of work is like a theology of love. It impacts every part of life: every relationship, every plan, every ambition, every expenditure of energy … and more.\u003cbr\u003eThis is an excellent book. Biblically deep. Insightful. Funny. Real. Honest. Raw. Liberating. Chapter 8 is worth the price of the book itself.\u003cbr\u003eFlinders and Grimmond are in their fifties, but this book feels like it’s written by a C.S. Lewis or a Don Carson. It is deep, thoughtful, rich and true. It is a mature book that sifts the chaff from the wheat on the topic of work. \u003cbr\u003eIt humbles the exalted and exalts the humble. I commend it to you.\u003cbr\u003e—Ben Pfahlert, National Director, Ministry Training Strategy, Australia\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":43932740812886,"sku":"trw","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ebook","offer_id":44278588801110,"sku":"etrw","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1830\/4342\/files\/TransformingWork25rgb150dpi.jpg?v=1771446517"},{"product_id":"amos","title":"Amos (Matthias Bible Guide)","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\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Wrestling with Amos is worth it. My hope is that by the time we have travelled together through this small, strange, and supremely interesting book of the Bible, you would be more enthralled by what we have in Jesus and more committed to living as his disciple.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatthias Bible Guides assist in personal and group study of various books of the Bible, one book at a time. In this volume, experienced Bible teacher and ministry trainer Jeremy Meeks unpacks the Old Testament book of Amos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTable of contents\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGetting started with Amos\u003cbr\u003e1. The central message of Amos\u003cbr\u003e2. Who, what, when, where, why?\u003cbr\u003e3. Characters\u003cbr\u003e4. Biblical theology\u003cbr\u003e5. Systematic theology\u003cbr\u003e6. Key words and phrases\u003cbr\u003e7. New Testament connections\u003cbr\u003e8. Key questions and debates\u003cbr\u003e9. Using Amos evangelistically\u003cbr\u003e10. Structure\u003cbr\u003e11. Understanding the text\u003cbr\u003e12. Suggested teaching outlines\u003cbr\u003eBefore you go …\u003cbr\u003eAppendix: Further reading\u003cbr\u003eAppendix: Glossary\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJeremy Meeks is the Director and Lead Instructor of the Chicago Course on Preaching. He is also the Assistant Pastor for Ministry Apprenticeships at Christ Church Chicago. Before moving to Chicago he served as a senior pastor in Nashville, TN. Before that, he and his wife were church-planting missionaries in Nicaragua. Jeremy did his undergraduate work at Liberty University. He earned an MA in Bioethics from Trinity Graduate School. His thesis was on the distinction between robot and human bodies. He went on to complete a PhD in Theological Ethics from the University of Aberdeen. He is married to Marjorie, and they have two children, Alexis and Jake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout Matthias Bible Guides\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatthias Bible Guides exist to help Bible teachers of all levels engage with the word of God and prepare themselves to teach the Bible to others. This series is for the Bible study leader who wants to equip himself or herself to prepare and lead studies that are faithful to the Scriptures and to answer questions with confidence. It’s for the busy preacher who’s faced with the wonderful but daunting task of writing a new sermon series. And it’s for any interested Christian who wants a reliable companion as they read through a book of the Bible, alone or with others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":44212290682966,"sku":"mbgamo","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ebook","offer_id":44212290715734,"sku":"embgamo","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1830\/4342\/files\/AMOS25rgb150dpi.jpg?v=1774479368"},{"product_id":"let-the-word-dwell-richly","title":"Let the Word Dwell Richly","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\u003eSince its publication, \u003cem\u003eThe Trellis and Vine\u003c\/em\u003e—co-authored by Tony Payne and Colin Marshall—has been widely commended for its articulation of a clear ministry vision: every Christian committing themselves to the task of making and growing disciples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, \u003cem\u003eThe Trellis and Vine\u003c\/em\u003e proposed something more than just the conventional mantra of ‘every-member ministry’. It proposed ‘every-member \u003cem\u003eword \u003c\/em\u003eministry’.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNaturally, readers had questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat’s the nature of this word ministry that all church members are expected to do? What does it actually look like?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow does it relate to preaching? Is it doing a different thing?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIs this just one option for growing a church? Or is it the right option? What does the Bible say?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEven if we agree in theory, how do we make it a practical reality?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSo Tony Payne set out to do more thinking and provide some answers. Nearly ten years and a PhD later, he has discovered two very surprising realities: firstly, how little theological reflection and writing there has been on this topic; yet, secondly, how extensively the Bible talks about it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eLet the Word Dwell Richly\u003c\/em\u003e, Tony Payne brings a new rigour and depth to the ministry mind-shift that will revolutionize the effectiveness of the ministry we pursue in our churches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTable of contents\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForeword\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction: Pulling on a thread\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePart I. What is the one-another word?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. What kind of word?\u003cbr\u003e2. Is this a thing in the New Testament?\u003cbr\u003e3. Exploring the silence\u003cbr\u003e4. Apprentices to Scripture\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePart II. How spiritual people speak: The one-another word in 1 Corinthians\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e5. The gifted problem child (1:4–7)\u003cbr\u003e6. Spiritual grown-ups speak spiritual wisdom (2:6–16)\u003cbr\u003e7. Common prayer and prophesying (11:4–5)\u003cbr\u003e8. Spiritual speech for the common good (12:1–31)\u003cbr\u003e9. The supremacy of prophecy (14:1–40)\u003cbr\u003e10. Summary: the one-another word in 1 Corinthians\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePart III. Speaking the truth in love: The one-another word in Ephesians\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e11. Building the body of Christ\u003cbr\u003e12. Think cosmic, speak local (4:1–16)\u003cbr\u003e13. Walking and talking (4:17–6:9)\u003cbr\u003e14. Summary: the one-another word in Ephesians\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePart IV. A word of exhortation: The one-another word in Hebrews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e15. The word of exhortation\u003cbr\u003e16. A dangerous journey with friends (3:12–14)\u003cbr\u003e17. The neglect of exhortation (10:24–25)\u003cbr\u003e18. Summary: the one-another word in Hebrews\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePart V. Three key themes\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e19. Drawing threads together\u003cbr\u003e20. The word of God and the one-another word\u003cbr\u003e21. Moral transformation and the one-another word\u003cbr\u003e22. Christian community and the one-another word\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePart VI. Letting the word dwell richly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e23. The nature of the one-another word\u003cbr\u003e24. The purposes of the one-another word\u003cbr\u003e25. Reaching towards practice\u003cbr\u003e26. Reverberations\u003cbr\u003eAppendix: Men and women and ministry of the word\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgements\u003cbr\u003eBibliography\u003cbr\u003eScripture index\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTony Payne is well known for his long ministry at Matthias Media, and his authorship of more than 30 Christian books and resources. He is currently a faculty member at Moore Theological College, lecturing in Moral Theology and Christian Thought, and directing the College’s Centre for Christian Living. With his wife Ali he is blessed with five children and ten grandchildren.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCommendations\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eI doubt I’ll read a better book this year. Tony Payne has taken decades to study, reflect, practice and write this book. In brief, his idea is that the Bible teaches us that as surely as pastors are to exercise the public ministry of the word proclaimed, so surely is every Christian to exercise the personal one-another word ministry. What is one-another word ministry? It is Christian speaking to Christian to edify, correct, encourage and instruct. The book is full of careful reading of the Bible—giving special attention to 1 Corinthians, Ephesians and Hebrews—thoughtful synthesizing of the truths it teaches, and experienced practical reflections. \u003cem\u003eLet the Word Dwell Richly\u003c\/em\u003e is a gift to pastors and churches that I pray is widely read. May the Reformational recovery of the ministry of God’s word in our lives and churches continue, and may this book be used to help it.\u003cbr\u003e—Mark Dever, Pastor, Capitol Hill Baptist Church, Washington, DC, USA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eTony Payne tackles a topic central to the apostolic teaching of the New Testament—yet often neglected in our own churches—with biblical clarity, theological depth and practical wisdom. He offers rich and timely insights that we need to heed and take to heart.\u003cbr\u003e—Lionel Windsor, New Testament Lecturer, Moore Theological College, Sydney, Australia\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eI can’t recommend this book highly enough. It offers compelling exegesis, thoughtful theology and practical application. With incisive clarity, Tony makes a convincing—and convicting—case for the vital importance of all believers speaking God’s word to one another. As he observes, “a Christian congregation that lacks one another Word ministry is—like the Corinthian church—still waiting to grow up”. I pray the Lord will use this book to help many congregations grow to greater maturity in Christ. Our leadership team is already seeking to implement the biblical vision it casts.\u003cbr\u003e—Mark Howard, Senior Pastor, West Valley Presbyterian Church (PCA), Allentown, PA, USA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThis book is the fruit of long and patient attention to the word of God, shaped by years of careful thought, reflection and study within the life of the church. Tony has given us what may at first appear to be a timely reminder of the importance of “one-another” ministry, but which proves on closer reading to be something far more profound. It is a call to recover confidence in the power of God at work in our churches by multiplying and amplifying the word of God throughout the whole congregation, as every member takes up the calling to speak the truth in love to one another.\u003cbr\u003eThe pulpit is, of course, central to the church’s life. Yet when the public ministry of the word is received and carried into every part and aspect of the church’s shared life, something genuinely transformative takes place. Ordinary believers are drawn into the great dignity of speaking God’s own words to one another as instruments of his grace.\u003cbr\u003eThis is a stimulating, timely and potentially very fruitful book. It presses us to think carefully about ministry, maturity and mutual care, and to reckon afresh with the way God uses his word—spoken from one believer to another—as a living means of grace. I warmly commend it to pastors and church leaders who are seeking to cultivate a church life marked by the richness and fullness of the whole body of Christ at work.\u003cbr\u003e—Andrew Heard, Senior Pastor, EV Church, Erina, NSW, Australia\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eThe Trellis and the Vine\u003c\/em\u003e was only the beginning. In \u003cem\u003eLet the Word Dwell Richly\u003c\/em\u003e, Tony Payne now takes us to the beating heart of biblical disciple-making.\u003cbr\u003eEvery year sees a huge wave of new books on preaching—and for good reason. God’s word brings life, and the pastoral ministry of the word must remain central in the church. Yet the New Testament also insists that the word must not stop at the pulpit. Pastors know the bottleneck: when everything depends on the professionals, discipleship stalls and church health suffers. But the church grows when ordinary Christians ‘speak the truth in love’ to one another—encouraging, warning, comforting, instructing and building up one another with Scripture. \u003cbr\u003eThroughout church history, God has used certain books to recover neglected dimensions of the Christian life—whether Luther on justification, Carey on missions, or Packer on knowing God. In that same spirit, \u003cem\u003eLet the Word Dwell Richly\u003c\/em\u003e calls us back to the vital yet easily forgotten power of “the one-another word”. Tony Payne carefully traces this theme through 1 Corinthians, Ephesians and Hebrews. His analysis, synthesis and conclusions are exegetically rigorous, theologically rich, and profoundly practical. This is a big book with an even bigger vision: Scripture-shaped conversation is essential for discipleship, church health and perseverance in the faith.\u003cbr\u003e—Champ Thornton, Author and director of children and family resources, Crossway, Wheaton, IL, USA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLet the Word Dwell Richly\u003c\/em\u003e fills a notable gap overlooked in many Western churches: the one-another ministry of the word. Tony Payne thoroughly defines and defends this practice from the Scriptures, convincingly arguing that its neglect has adversely affected our churches. Although exegetically vigorous and thoroughly researched, the book remains engaging and practical. I found myself challenged to research the Scriptures, encouraged to examine my ministry, and convinced to mentor the church I pastor on one-another word ministry. Anyone involved in leading a ministry would benefit from this book, especially if heeding its message and incorporating its principles.\u003cbr\u003e—Dave Trepanier, Senior Pastor, Gospel Life Church, Evans City, PA, USA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThis is a book that unsettles—in the best possible way. It confronts comfortable assumptions and gently but firmly exposes an often-unintentional neglect of the New Testament’s “one-another” ministry of the word.\u003cbr\u003eLong overdue, this work addresses a strikingly under-served area of Christian thought and practice. From the outset, Tony makes clear both the biblical importance of the subject and the paucity of material devoted to it. His contribution is therefore not only timely, but also deeply needed.\u003cbr\u003eWith a theology-that-leads-to-practice approach, Tony calls readers to re-evaluate the balance of their ministry. As he carefully works through 1 Corinthians, Ephesians and Hebrews, I found myself confronted about my own ministry, as resistance gave way to conviction. The book demands effort—but it is the rewarding kind. Written with clarity and accessibility, it never oversimplifies. Tony is unafraid of complexity and invites his readers to grapple alongside him with the deep truths of Scripture. \u003cbr\u003eCrucially, this book restores emphasis to the vital “one-another” word without diminishing the place of preaching. Instead, it elevates the often-neglected word ministry of \u003cem\u003eevery \u003c\/em\u003eChristian. Its rigorous handling of Scripture is matched by a rich engagement with the Reformers, offering particular delight in its exploration of their understanding of preaching.\u003cbr\u003eAbove all, this book rekindles wonder at a great God who speaks clearly, who graciously shares his word with his people, and who uses that word—democratized and dispersed—to ensure his church remains edified, engaged and growing.\u003cbr\u003e—Grant Retief, Senior Minister, Christ Church Stellenbosch, South Africa\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eI’m delighted to enthusiastically recommend this book to you. As a pastor, I value pastoral theology, and Tony has provided a rich and deeply helpful resource that stretches my mind, warms my heart, and sharpens my pastoral focus. Preaching (one-to-many) has great value within Christ’s church, but I’ve always striven to encourage my people to recognize the value of their one-another speaking. This book has sharpened and deepened my zeal to see this vital one-another ministry flourish among my people. I need to continue working hard on preparing and delivering my Bible talks, but I also need to work hard to help my people be prepared to speak “some aspect of the word of Christ to each other, for the purposes of mutual edification and maturity in Christ”.\u003cbr\u003eTony’s exegetical study of key passages in 1 Corinthians, Ephesians and Hebrews, using what he calls an “apprentice to the word” methodology, is full of rich insights. His historical study of how others have connected (or not) the preached word with the one-another word is fascinating. What should a belief in the priesthood of all believers really look like within our churches?\u003cbr\u003eTony concludes the book by offering suggestions on how our clarified framework of theological understanding can be applied to our own situations. I appreciated the non-prescriptive nature of these suggestions. Tony’s call is for each of us to consider how the “one-another word” can grow and become a normal feature of our Christian lives and churches. I’m excited to heed his encouragement.\u003cbr\u003e—Paul Sheely, Pastor, Albury Presbyterian Churches, Albury, NSW, Australia\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eFrom a careful study of the New Testament, grounded in sound interpretive method, Tony argues for a commonly neglected element of Christian discipleship. The ministry of speaking the word of God to one-another should be the normal God-given experience of the Christian life and church ministry.\u003cbr\u003eFrom his study of historical theology, Tony concludes that the 16th-century Reformation of the church by the public preaching of the gospel word did not go far enough. Luther and Calvin expounded the revolutionary biblical truth of the priesthood of all believers. But they failed to draw the implication that all believers are servants of the word, speaking God’s word to fellow-believers and to the lost. To this day, our churches suffer from this commonly neglected doctrine and practice.\u003cbr\u003eThe effort of equipping our members to fulfil this vision will pay huge dividends. The formal preaching of pastors will have greater impact as members help one another learn deeply. And our various ministry structures in church life will be more fruitful for maturity and mission.\u003cbr\u003eViva la Reformation!\u003cbr\u003e—Colin Marshall, Author, \u003cem\u003eWarriors of the Word\u003c\/em\u003e; co-author, \u003cem\u003eThe Trellis and the Vine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eTony Payne has gifted the church a wonderful, if strange, resource in this book. I say strange not because of its content, but because of the need for the book in the first place. As Tony points out, the task of regular church members being apprentices of Scripture and helping others become the same has often been assumed, but not carefully argued for. This work does just that. It drives at the importance and vitality of one-another word ministry in the church.\u003cbr\u003eThe book is helpfully dense. Payne is unapologetically not taking short cuts, but carefully examining Scripture to prove his point. It is scholarly without being pretentious. I particularly appreciate how he goes out of his way to make his task hard on himself, raising and answering many potential objections to his thesis throughout his work. \u003cbr\u003eI must admit he’s preaching to the choir on this one. As a theological ethicist, I deeply appreciate the emphasis on formation according to Scripture for all believers for the sake of themselves and others. As one who trains preachers, I’m encouraged that there is an elevation of one-another speech without diminishing preaching. Both are vital, based on God’s word, empowered by the Spirit, but are useful for different ends (though they do overlap and serve each other). Preaching is more useful for comprehensive knowledge, and one-another word ministry is more geared towards practical immediacy. \u003cbr\u003eWhat we need in the church today is the proliferation of the word in a variety of ways inside the Christian community. Tony gives help on why that is the case and how such things might happen. He wisely avoids over-emphasizing how the one-another word should work itself out in any particular church because each context has its own strengths and challenges. Regardless, to live in this way makes every ‘regular’ interaction between church members potentially significant. This practice of ministering the word to one another is not just the ‘right’ thing to do, but ‘good’ for all who speak and all who listen. \u003cbr\u003e—Jeremy Meeks, Director of the Chicago Course on Preaching, The Charles Simeon Trust, Chicago, IL, USA\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eIf early church history clarified the divinity of all three persons of the Trinity, and the Reformation clarified the priesthood of all believers, then this most recent century has finally seen serious work begin on the ministry of all believers. Or has it?\u003cbr\u003eWith the theological and exegetical rigour we expect from Tony Payne, this book skilfully explores the neglected topic of one-another word ministry. But be prepared: you will be forced to check your assumptions at the door and rethink certain key passages of Scripture. If you’re like me, you’ll know you’re reading a significant work when you regret that you laid eyes on it only \u003cem\u003eafter\u003c\/em\u003e preaching through the relevant passages.\u003cbr\u003eThis book is an urgent plea to unleash God’s word from the mouths of all of God’s people and, as Tony puts it, to no longer “constrain the communication of the word of God to one context only (the church service), by one person only (the preacher), in one form of speech only (the sermon), as many churches in history have done and continue to do today”. May we heed this call, by God’s grace.\u003cbr\u003e—Ray Galea, Senior Pastor, Fellowship Dubai, UAE\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eTony Payne has made a significant contribution to the doctrine of the church by analyzing what the New Testament says about one-to-one ministry by all Christians. What he says, and the conclusions he draws, constitute a challenge to every Christian about our calling to ‘speak the truth in love’ to one another. His work throws light on contentious issues such as the gift of prophecy and the ministry of women. Most important, however, is the way in which we are helped to think again what church is for and the responsibilities of all who belong. I hope that his work will enrich all our churches and enable us to show forth the faith, hope and love described in 1 Corinthians 13.\u003cbr\u003e—Peter F. Jensen, Former Anglican Archbishop of Sydney and Principal of Moore Theological College, Sydney, Australia\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matthias Media","offers":[{"title":"Book","offer_id":44783670919254,"sku":"lwdr","price":29.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"ebook","offer_id":45418979917910,"sku":"elwdr","price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1830\/4342\/files\/LettheWordDwellRichly26rgb150dpi.jpg?v=1779771326"},{"product_id":"written-on-our-hearts","title":"Written on Our Hearts","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\u003eFew pieces of writing, if any, have shaped our world in the way that the Ten Commandments have. Thousands of years after God first gave them to Moses and Israel, they remain one of the most discussed and most memorized texts in history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut are they revered? Are they obeyed? Are they loved? Even those who know the commandments well may struggle to see how they apply to Christians living “not under law but under grace” (Rom 6:14). How and why would a follower of Jesus today share the words of the psalmist: “Oh how I love your law” (Ps 119:97)?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eWritten on Our Hearts\u003c\/em\u003e, longtime pastor and preacher Phillip Jensen takes readers into the mind of the eternal, unchanging God who authored the commandments. Jensen shows that the commandments are not only relevant for today’s world, but also central to the transformation of mind, heart and life that God desires for his people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere is a radical vision of grace-filled living that delights in the law of the Lord and does good to all people.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTable of contents\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForeword\u003cbr\u003ePreface\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction: Zealous for good works\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePart I: The who, what and why of goodness\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Why be good?\u003cbr\u003e2. What is good?\u003cbr\u003e3. Good teacher\u003cbr\u003eSummary of part I\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePart II: Loving God\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e4. God and gods\u003cbr\u003e5. The idol of the eye\u003cbr\u003e6. A rose by any other name\u003cbr\u003e7. Work-life balance\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePart III: Loving our neighbour\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e8. Honour\u003cbr\u003e9. Peace\u003cbr\u003e10. Faithfulness \u003cbr\u003e11. Generosity\u003cbr\u003e12. All mankind are liars\u003cbr\u003e13. Loving contentment\u003cbr\u003eConclusion\u003cbr\u003eAppendix 1. Living the cross-shaped life\u003cbr\u003eAppendix 2. The inadequacy of atheism\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgements\u003cbr\u003eScripture index\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhillip Jensen studied at Moore Theological College and has worked in student ministry at the University of New South Wales, as the senior minister of St Matthias Anglican Church in Sydney and as the Dean of St Andrew’s Cathedral. 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We go where he goes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYet many of us spend precious little time thinking deeply about the mind-blowing future Jesus is leading us to, nor about how that future directly shapes the way we live now.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this book of 26 Bible readings, Ian Carmichael and Marty Sweeney take you on a journey from the end to the beginning of the New Testament. Each reading includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBible text\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehelpful commentary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethought-provoking reflection questions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Revelation to Matthew you will see with new clarity what the Bible has to say about our destination, and what it looks like—with lots of practical detail—to lead a destination-driven Christian life. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe End in Mind\u003c\/em\u003e is suitable for personal and one-to-one use, or for working through with a group.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTable of contents\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eReading 1 | Revelation 21:1–4\u003cbr\u003eReading 2 | Revelation 12:7–11 \u003cbr\u003eReading 3 | Revelation 7:9–17\u003cbr\u003eReading 4 | 2 Peter 3:8–14\u003cbr\u003eReading 5 | Hebrews 3:12–19\u003cbr\u003eReading 6 | 1 Timothy 1:15–17\u003cbr\u003eReading 7 | 1 Thessalonians 2:17–3:3\u003cbr\u003eReading 8 | Colossians 3:1–4\u003cbr\u003eReading 9 | Colossians 1:9–14\u003cbr\u003eReading 10 | Philippians 2:1–11\u003cbr\u003eReading 11 | Ephesians 1:3–10 48\u003cbr\u003eReading 12 | 2 Corinthians 5:14–6:2 52\u003cbr\u003eReading 13 | 1 Corinthians 15:51–58 57\u003cbr\u003eReading 14 | 1 Corinthians 14:1–12 61\u003cbr\u003eReading 15 | 1 Corinthians 7:29–31 65\u003cbr\u003eReading 16 | Romans 10:9–17 70\u003cbr\u003eReading 17 | Acts 4:18–31 74\u003cbr\u003eReading 18 | John 16:1–15\u003cbr\u003eReading 19 | Luke 9:23–26\u003cbr\u003eReading 20 | Matthew 28:16–20\u003cbr\u003eReading 21 | Matthew 25:14–30\u003cbr\u003eReading 22 | Matthew 22:34–40\u003cbr\u003eReading 23 | Matthew 11:27–30 \u003cbr\u003eReading 24 | Matthew 9:35–38\u003cbr\u003eReading 25 | Matthew 6:19–34\u003cbr\u003eReading 26 | Matthew 6:5–13\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eLiving with the end in mind\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. Driving where? Driving what?\u003cbr\u003e2. Praying for the kingdom\u003cbr\u003e3. Being the answer to your own prayers\u003cbr\u003e4. Better post-church conversations\u003cbr\u003e5. The ‘people plan’\u003cbr\u003e6. A final exhortation and a prayer\u003cbr\u003eAppendix: Some thoughts on New Testament prophecy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the authors\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIan Carmichael has been with Matthias Media from its beginnings in 1988, co-leading with Tony Payne for many of those years. Ian stepped down from the CEO role in late 2020, and now contributes in an honorary capacity. Ian and his wife, Stephanie, are part of Chatswood Presbyterian Church and Unichurch in Sydney.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarty Sweeney is the Chief Content Officer and Executive Director of Matthias Media (North America), and the Pastor of Training at Old North Church, Canfield (Ohio). Marty enjoys talking to pastors and church leaders about the practicalities of infusing a disciple-making culture into all aspects of church life. Marty and his wife, Abby, live with his four children Claire, Malachi, Corinne, and Colleen.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCommendations\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eI am tempted to write an understated commendation of this little book, on account of its authors being two of my oldest and dearest friends in ministry. Instead, I will say that I feel privileged to know them, and am delighted with what they’ve achieved in this brilliantly conceived and skilfully executed book of biblical readings, insights and prompts to prayer. Whether for personal reading and prayer, or for discipling someone in the gospel (and our response to it), \u003cem\u003eThe End in Mind\u003c\/em\u003e is a marvellous resource.\u003cbr\u003e—Tony Payne, Lecturer in Christian Thought, Moore Theological College, Australia\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eLife confronts all of us with challenges and moments of confusion. Where can Christians find courage and direction? These thoughtful Bible reflections offer courage by reminding us of our hopeful end. Then they share gospel-shaped wisdom for life in light of that hope. With helpful questions and practical insights at the end, \u003cem\u003eThe End in Mind\u003c\/em\u003e is a great resource for following Jesus and for helping others follow him as well. \u003cbr\u003e—Kevin Walker, Director Ministries, The Charles Simeon Trust, Chicago, IL, USA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThe well-worn cultural mantra of ‘being whatever you want to be’ continues to promise meaning but falls short in delivering it. In response, Marty and Ian offer a Scripture-forward vision of life shaped by the end in view. Accessible and pastoral, this book calls Christians not only to understand these truths for themselves, but to live them out for the good of others in shared discipleship. With characteristic humility, Marty and Ian present a biblical vision that is rich in doctrine, clear in hope, and graciously practical—and one I gladly commend to the reader.\u003cbr\u003e—Dan Schillero, Lead Pastor, Parkside Church, Bainbridge, OH, USA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eI’m a big fan of regularly changing up the method for my personal Bible reading. So this innovative set of personal Bible studies was always going to grab me. Jenny and I enjoyed starting with last things first and working back through time. The studies are just the right length with just the right amount of commentary and helpful questions. We often came away from a study praying better for family members and friends who don’t yet follow Jesus or thinking hard about good things we want to improve in our everyday walk with Christ. If you sometimes feel like every resource for personal Bible reading has become a bit same-same then these studies are just what you need to shake things up in a really helpful way. \u003cbr\u003e—Carl Matthei, Senior Minister, Campus Bible Study, Sydney, Australia\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eMarty and Ian effectively put our eyes on the end, something we don’t think of often enough. Their daily reflections will help you to know your part in God’s plan to save his people.\u003cbr\u003e—Colleen J. McFadden, Director of Women’s Workshops, Charles Simeon Trust\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eLife in the present only makes sense when seen through the perspective of the future and its ultimate destination. For the Christian, this destination is heaven. In this accessible, practical, and Scripture-rich collection of 26 reflections, Ian Carmichael and Marty Sweeney show how the future—the new heavens and new earth, the home of righteousness—reorients and reshapes our ‘here and now’. Far from being light on theology, these reflections bring the Bible’s grand story vividly to life and apply it with depth and clarity. Being heavenly minded is to be of earthly use! Setting your life’s GPS around that final destination, with all its beauty and certainty, will enrich you beyond measure. Buy this book for a friend—in fact, buy one for all your friends. They will thank you.\u003cbr\u003e—Trevor Johnston, Rector, St Nicholas and All Saints Church, Belfast, Northern Ireland\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eA distinctive, Christ-centred read\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book does something refreshingly unexpected. It begins at the end—directing the reader first to the glorious future that awaits in Christ. That counterintuitive starting point reorients the heart, rekindling hope and deepening affection for the Lord Jesus from the very first page.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAccessible and versatile\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDesigned with flexibility in mind, this book is well suited to personal devotions, family worship, or one-to-one reading with a friend. Its concise chapters are clear, readable, and practical—simple without ever being simplistic. The helpful inclusion of the text in line at the start of each chapter grounds every reflection firmly in God’s word, while thoughtful prayer prompts at the end invite meaningful response and application.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSearching, honest, and purposeful\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe reflections are both confronting and thought-provoking, pressing the reader to consider how present faithfulness is shaped by future hope. 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Our churches and communities can seem as if they are filled with children, which can be a source of both joy and pain. You may wonder whether God thinks you are somehow less worthy of being a parent than others, or if he is punishing or disciplining you for some reason.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSusannah Lee knows this emotional wrestle personally, and doesn’t believe Christians should be left to experience it in isolation. She wrote \u003cem\u003eThe Fruitful Soul\u003c\/em\u003e to inspire Christians—those going through infertility and those around them—to work out together how God’s word speaks into this painful situation, and to do so with compassion and with confidence about God’s character, promises and plans for hope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Fruitful Soul\u003c\/em\u003e, Susannah examines the big picture of creation and sin, and the examples of infertile couples in the Old Testament, to see what we can—and can’t—learn from these. She also gets personal and practical by looking at self-blame and ‘fault’, issues of obedience and curses, and how we can still be fruitful when we face temptation in the wilderness of infertility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gently written book bravely and honestly faces the grief of childlessness—and all its connected questions—with deep and careful biblical research and the wisdom that comes from lived experience.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTable of contents\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003cbr\u003eOur story, briefly\u003cbr\u003e1. A fruitful design\u003cbr\u003e2. Fruitfulness against the odds\u003cbr\u003e3. Blaming ourselves\u003cbr\u003e4. The book of Job\u003cbr\u003eInterlude: The most fruitful life ever\u003cbr\u003e5. The testing of the fruitful soul\u003cbr\u003eAfterword: The tree of life\u003cbr\u003eStudy questions\u003cbr\u003eAppendices\u003cbr\u003e1. Mother’s Day and Father’s Day in church\u003cbr\u003e2. Michal\u003cbr\u003e3. How much medical intervention is okay?\u003cbr\u003e4. Do unborn children go to heaven when they die?\u003cbr\u003e5. Adoption\u003cbr\u003e6. Further reading\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSusannah is a child of God, the wife of Toulia, an aunt, a godmother, and a friend. She wrote a PhD on Puritan Theology in American Literature when she was too young to know what she was doing, studied Middle Eastern Studies in Germany to distract herself from unwanted singleness in her 30s, and is very grateful to be mistress of an unruly garden in the Blue Mountains near Sydney, where regular attacks on the kikuyu grass help her to ponder God’s love and life’s challenges. She works as an Auslan Interpreter and is studying Health Science.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCommendations\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eSusannah has written a deeply thoughtful book in an area where churches can be quite thoughtless. This book will speak to those who are experiencing the grief of infertility with a direct and compassionate voice. I would also recommend it to pastors to better understand the unique and deep hurt that some of their people carry. Susannah rigorously analyses both the Scriptures and her own ongoing experience, producing a book that is theologically astute and emotionally sympathetic.\u003cbr\u003e—Steve Young, Senior Minister, Anglican Churches Springwood, NSW, Australia\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThis beautifully pastoral book is a balm for the souls of those struggling with unwanted childlessness. Through rich and careful biblical exploration, Susannah unpacks why childlessness can be so deeply painful, while continually pointing readers back to the comfort and hope we have as God’s beloved children. She thoughtfully addresses the many questions infertility can raise, as well as the particular trials and testing it may bring. The truth and compassion woven throughout will not only bless those walking the path of infertility, but also equip those seeking to love and support them. \u003cbr\u003e—Jocelyn Loane, Chaplain, Moore Theological College, Australia; author of \u003cem\u003eMotherhood\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003eThis is a deeply pastoral book, as anything dealing with such a complex and personal subject must be. 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The celebration of the 150th year of the College in 2006, presented an opportunity to remember the life of its benefactor. Although known as a quiet, pious man of good character, Thomas Moore (1762-1840) exerted a profound influence on many of the institutions and activities of Colonial New South Wales. Arriving as an adventurer, he settled as the Colony's Master Boat Builder, before moving to his property 'Moore Bank' as one of the pioneers of the Liverpool district. Here he played an important role, firstly, in building the township, and then long-term as its first resident magistrate. Across his long life, his contributions to the civic and Christian life of the colony were many and varied.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThomas Moore is important as the benefactor of Moore College, but he also had a wider significance to the early life of Sydney. While honouring his memory occurred in a particular contemporary context, these essays and addresses seek to place him in the wider context of colonial Australia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTable of contents\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoore circularity: A college thanking God for a man thanking God with a college\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBut, who was Thomas Moore? An overview of his life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn overdue birth announcement: In quest of the long-lost family of Thomas Moore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoore and the merino\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThomas Moore: S\/Purveyor of timber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA man, a church, a college: Thomas Moore and St Luke's Liverpool\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThomas Moore's bookshelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiverpool and the lash: The magistrate Thomas Moore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortrait of the Late Thomas Moore, Esq.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraining colonial clergy after Moore's will and before Moore's College\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessor Peter Bolt was a lecturer at Moore College and is now the Director of Academic Strategy at the Australian University College of Divinity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bolt Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45453938720854,"sku":"pb-thmopb","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":45453938753622,"sku":"pb-thmohb","price":50.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1830\/4342\/files\/ThomasMooreCover.jpg?v=1785372908"},{"product_id":"william-cowper","title":"William Cowper (1778–1858): The Indispensable Parson","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\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWilliam Cowper was the third Chaplain to the colony of NSW. 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Find out in this second volume in the Studies in Australian Colonial History series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTable of contents\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAn Englishman comes to Sydney (1778-1809): Vision Inspires Action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom Rebellion to Royal Commission (1809–1821): Vision Builds Society\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo Archdeacons and a Bishop (1821–1842): Vision Regulates Life\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvangelicalism Threatened and Defended (1843–1852): Vision Stands Firm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResponsibility to Reward (1852-1858): Vision Bequeaths a Future\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessor Peter Bolt was a lecturer at Moore College and is now the Director of Academic Strategy at the Australian University College of Divinity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bolt Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Full text edition","offer_id":45454406320214,"sku":"pb-wicotxt","price":70.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pictorial edition","offer_id":45454406352982,"sku":"pb-wicopic","price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1830\/4342\/files\/williamcowperindispensible1.png?v=1785372865"},{"product_id":"a-portrait-in-his-actions","title":"A Portrait in His Actions: Thomas Moore of Liverpool (1762-1840)","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\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn 7 November 1820, Thomas Moore was 48 years old. A stone's throw from the peaceful waters of the George's River, he heard Governor Lachlan Macquarie proclaim a new township. Here at the leading edge of the Colony, this town would be known by the name 'Liverpool'. Across the next 30 years Moore would work to establish this new community and to help it take its place in the free society that was emerging from the penal colony of NSW.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMore than half his life was behind him. Already he was an adventurer, a skilled craftsman, a ship builder, a Government official, a business man, a landowner with success in breeding cattle and horses, and a man who had been blessed with considerable wealth. Already he enjoyed a reputation for honesty, generosity and good practical sense. Now the time had come to draw upon this rich experience and to take Macquarie's new town into the future.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the story of how Thomas Moore of Lesbury became Thomas Moore of Liverpool.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTable of contents\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLesbury: The boy becomes a man (1762 to 1792)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdventuring (1792 to 1796)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding the dockyard (1796 to 1803)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTimber and trade \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e(1803 to 1806)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSydney in turmoil: Moore amongst the rebels (1806 to 1808)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeculator and settler (1808 to 1810)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eAbout the author\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessor Peter Bolt was a lecturer at Moore College and is now the Director of Academic Strategy at the Australian University College of Divinity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bolt Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45454473232470,"sku":"pb-piha1","price":80.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0147\/1830\/4342\/files\/ThomasMoore-Vol1-3D.jpg?v=1785372714"},{"product_id":"samuel-marsden","title":"Samuel Marsden","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 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eCelebrated as the 'apostle of New Zealand'; condemned as the 'flogging parson' of New South Wales. Few figures in Australasian history evoke as much debate as Samuel Marsden. 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Samuel Marsden v Philo Free","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 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis collection of essays explores the two libel cases (criminal and civil) prosecuted by Rev. Samuel Marsden against John Thomas Campbell in 1817, following the publication of the Philo Free letter. The event is examined in the various contexts of Imperial and Australasian Colonial History, Marsden historiography and biography, Australian legal history, South Seas missions history, the history of Australian indigenous missions, the freedom of the press, and normative ethics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarsden's concern for Christian mission was not only one of the reasons Marsden was libelled, but it was also a key motivation for him to utilise and champion such freedoms to defend his own reputation and that of Christian mission.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe issues raised by this even 200 years ago—such as freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom to practice one's religion and persuade others to do the same—have clear implications for those in contemporary Australasia who wish to preserve such freedoms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-specs\"\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTable of contents\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeter G. 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Friendship in Controversy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eElizabeth G. Moll: Unmasking A Shielded Secret Enemy. John Thomas Campbell and the Philo Free Trials\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMichael Gladwin: The Bigge Picture: Colonial Manners, Mission, and the Imperial Context of Australia's First Libel Case\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCaitlin Hurley: Freedom of Speech and of the Press in Colonial NSW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlexander C. Bolt, Paul R. 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