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How I came to know Jesus – Jane Tooher
Jane Tooher27 Oct 2021My relationship with God is certain because of Christ. Therefore, there is no lack of assurance like I had when I was growing up.
Bringing people back to church: A pastor’s word
Moore College21 Oct 2021In one of our congregations, we recently conducted an online poll of the challenges people are facing as we head towards re-opening church. One of the most commonly identified challenges...
Have we domesticated service?
Phil Colgan19 Oct 2021However, I wonder if using it in such a way actually domesticates the real challenge of what Jesus is saying? This is the most radical agenda that has ever been...
The Gospel for Australia
Simon Gillham19 Oct 2021With the constraints of the pandemic, we are looking to specifically showcase the breadth of gospel opportunities around Australia, in the hope that many will be enthused to look beyond their...
How I came to know Jesus – Netane Siuhengalu
Moore College14 Oct 2021How does a pastor’s kid come to truly know Jesus? The same way as everyone else: an encounter with grace.
The danger of FOMO
Ben George12 Oct 2021One of the temptations that I think we as Christians face, more than we would like to admit, is the chasing after the things of this world for a fear...
The wisdom of experience: pastoral care at Moore College
Ben George12 Oct 2021The godly example imbued by chaplains and faculty were formative for me, as I saw modelled before me what it looked like to exercise leadership in the service of Christ.
Growing from strength to strength
Ben George08 Oct 2021The power of ongoing listening to employee feedback has become clear in the College’s latest survey results.
Excellence in employee engagement
Ben George08 Oct 2021Over the last five years, the College’s leadership team and its People & Culture Manager, Lana Kularajah, have worked to strengthen workplace culture and address areas for improvement.
Iron sharpening iron
Ben George07 Oct 2021For an educational institution, living and learning in community requires physical spaces which foster this learning.
Dr Will Timmins resigns from Moore
Mark Thompson30 Sep 2021Dr Will Timmins, Lecturer in New Testament at the College, has resigned due to ill health. Dr Timmins has been a much loved and valued member of the College Faculty....
Learning to forgive
Kanishka Raffel25 Sep 2021Jesus teaches his disciples to pray to our Father to “forgive us our debts” (Matthew 6:12). He reminds us that we need forgiveness and God is the one who grants...
Thousands lift their voices to God
Tara Sing23 Sep 2021Not gathering physically hasn’t stopped thousands of people around the Sydney Diocese from coming together in prayer.
Ted Brush to join the Centre for Ministry Development
Ben George23 Sep 2021The Rev Ted Brush will be joining Moore College’s Centre for Ministry Development (CMD) in a part-time consulting role in early 2022.
Informing our consciences
Ben George22 Sep 2021As Christians amid a pandemic, there are many decisions that need to be carefully thought through.
Jesus, Freedom and Authority in Lockdown Part 4: God’s mediator
Lionel Windsor16 Sep 2021Our prayer and concern for all humanity, says Paul, arises from the nature of God, and the nature of Christ, and indeed the atoning work of Christ.
Euthanasia and a different sort of compassion
Chase Kuhn10 Sep 2021Recently I read the story of the suicide of Rhys Habermann. Rhys was a young man diagnosed with bone cancer in his late teens. The suffering he endured was immense,...
Jesus, Freedom and Authority in Lockdown Part 3: God’s salvation
Lionel Windsor09 Sep 2021God sees our prayers and submission to the authorities (verses 1–2) as inherently good, fitting, and beautiful. Why? Because God is saviour. He is my saviour and your saviour—which is...
The significance of theological education
Ben George02 Sep 2021As an institution, under God, the College is poised to increasingly positively influence the teaching and guarding of the gospel in Sydney, Australia, and across the world.
Jesus, Freedom and Authority in Lockdown Part 2: God’s rule
Lionel Windsor02 Sep 2021Why should we pray for “all humanity” and especially for the human authorities? Because God is the authority over all authorities! He is “the king of the ages, immortal, invisible,...
God’s Emotional Love
Ben George01 Sep 2021Lately I have not been able to stop thinking about the emotional love of God expressed in Hosea 11.
How I came to know Jesus – Pip Taylor
Pip Taylor31 Aug 2021I became a Christian at age 13. I was a kid who had sat in church and felt I knew God.
Growing in the Lord through the PTC
Paula Darwin27 Aug 2021The Preliminary Theological Certificate (PTC) graduation ceremony is always a major highlight at College, and this year’s event was no exception.
Marriage lessons in the present distress: Pastoral reflection
Hank Lee26 Aug 2021The postponement of marriage ceremonies hurts acutely during this pandemic, not only because of the goodness of what is being withheld, but also the length of time and preparation most...
Moore one of the Voice Project’s Best Workplace Awards
Ben George23 Aug 2021Moore Theological College has been recently awarded the Voice Project’s Best Workplace Awards for 2021.
Jesus, Freedom and Authority in Lockdown Part 1: Prayer
Lionel Windsor19 Aug 2021The key instruction in 1 Timothy 2:1 is prayer. But the passage doesn’t just give us a bare command to pray. Rather, it tells us about why we should pray,...
How I came to know Jesus – Ben George
Ben George17 Aug 2021I now see that those were things I did out of obligation and tradition, not because I had a heart that wanted to honour my Lord.
Messy Prayers
Brooke Hazelgrove12 Aug 2021So trust that God can and will do something about the thing you’re bringing to Him. The answer might not be what you expect, but God our Father knows how...
Reaching Ireland with the gospel
Jamie Telfer02 Aug 2021In fact, to this day, he maintains that his ITB study is “the most influential element of study that he has ever done in understanding the Bible.”
Open your eyes to reality
Ben George20 Jul 2021There are so many nuggets there that have warmed my heart as I’ve seen God’s faithfulness in taking care of his people, but I just can’t look past the recorded...
A regular diet of Scripture
Ben George08 Jul 2021It shouldn’t surprise us, that hearing the word of God regularly can be surprisingly helpful as we navigate life, mid-2021 included.
Moore College recognised as a University College
Ben George01 Jul 2021Moore Theological College has today (01/07/21) been registered in the new University College category the Australian government Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency (TEQSA).
Will you partner with us in providing a Scripture soaked...
Ben George24 Jun 2021The truth is that God has blessed us so much over so many years. And we are so thankful for our partnership with you.
Practical principles for kids’ ministry
Peter Tong15 Jun 2021A danger in children’s ministry is that it becomes disconnected: children are disconnected from ministry to adults on Sundays and Sundays are disconnected from any wider ministry during the week.
Conscious of community
Ben George11 Jun 2021However, as we are all too aware, this sort of community takes commitment, humility and perseverance not only to build but to maintain. We are too easily entangled in the...
Moore College stands firmly against domestic violence
Mark Thompson10 Jun 2021Principal, Dr Mark D Thompson, makes a statement.
Theological principles for kids’ ministry
Peter Tong08 Jun 2021Right thinking fuels right practice. Having set the vision in part 1 of this series, here are 5 theological principles to help lay the foundation for a family ministry in...
Dr Colin Bale becomes Emeritus!
Ben George04 Jun 2021In recognition of his contribution to College, the Governing Board has unanimously agreed to appoint him as an Emeritus Faculty member upon his retirement.
I’m not passionate about kids’ ministry – but it still...
Peter Tong03 Jun 2021Kids’ ministry is not my passion.
If God is against us, what can we do?
Ben George01 Jun 2021In the book of Lamentations, and as we trace the suffering motif throughout the rest of the Scriptures, one thing is clear: God is sovereign, and so our suffering doesn’t...
The Importance of Fellowship
Archie Poulos27 May 2021In Sydney, our evangelical theology is one where we treasure the local parish and congregation. This is an absolutely right thing to do at a scriptural level but we need...
Sweeter than honey to my mouth!
Ben George27 May 2021One of my favourite explanations of the significance of Scripture in the believer’s life is Hebrews 4:12 For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged...
The Importance of the Gospel
Mark Earngey25 May 2021Where would you be without the gospel? I shudder to think of where my life would have headed without it, and it horrifies me to hypothesise about a future without...
Moore College welcomes Kanishka & Cailey Raffel
Ben George07 May 2021Moore College welcomes the election of the new Archbishop of Sydney, Kanishka Raffel. Kanishka is married to Cailey and they have two adult daughters, Hannah and Lucy. He is a...
The age-old problem of pluralism
Ben George04 May 2021Pluralism has been a source of tension for God’s people for thousands of years. And so, in 2021, how should we engage with a society where pluralism is rife?
From every tribe, tongue and nation
Ben George14 Apr 2021I am humbled by the way our most glorious Father continues to work through the hearts and minds of his people across the globe.
Stories from Moore College Mission 2021: learning and partnership
Ben George13 Apr 2021Mission has always been part of the makeup of Moore College, as it provides students with different models of the theory and practice of mission, in a variety of contexts.
A New Church Plant in Parramatta
Tara Sing13 Apr 2021A new congregation is coming to Parramatta in May.
Unprecedented Times
Simon Gillham06 Apr 2021About 10 years ago I was in the north of Nigeria, in a region dominated by the Islamic group, Boko Haram.
The blood that brings us close (Ephesians 2:11–13)
Lionel Windsor29 Mar 2021Despite our best desires and efforts, we humans are not very good at living up close with others.
Liverpool South Mission 2021 Day 7
Stuart Sharry28 Mar 2021Liverpool South Mission 2021 Day 7
St Andrew’s Cathedral School Mission 2021 Day 6
Moore College27 Mar 2021St Andrew’s Cathedral School Mission 2021 Day 6
Liverpool South Mission 2021 Day 6
Joshua Hoole27 Mar 2021Liverpool South Mission 2021 Day 6
The Hope of Eternity - Moore Matters Autumn 2021
Trevor Cairney26 Mar 2021In this edition of Moore Matters we chose the theme “The Hope of Eternity”. With such a profound hope, we need to remember that we have a shared responsibility to...
Normanhurst Mission 2021 Day 4
Moore College25 Mar 2021A short video from our mission team at the SRE class at Normanhurst Public School
St Andrew’s Cathedral School Mission 2021 Day 4
Moore College25 Mar 2021St Andrew’s Cathedral School Mission 2021 Day 4
Farewelling Glenn Davies as Archbishop
Mark Thompson25 Mar 2021Today we give thanks for Glenn and his ministry and for the many ways in which he has promoted, defended and helped to guide the work of the College.
Naremburn – Cammeray Mission 2021 Day 4
Moore College25 Mar 2021Naremburn – Cammeray Mission 2021 Day 4
ENC Mission 2021 Day 4
Moore College25 Mar 2021Day 4 highlights from the ENC Moore College Mission Team 2021
Jesus is Alive! St Stephen’s Normanhurst Mission 2021
Moore College25 Mar 2021Normanhurst Mission 2021 Day 4
Naremburn - Cammeray Mission 2021 Day 1
Moore College25 Mar 2021Naremburn - Cammeray Mission 2021 Day 1
St Andrew’s Cathedral School Mission 2021 Day 2
Moore College24 Mar 2021St Andrew's Cathedral School Mission 2021 Day 2
St Andrew’s Cathedral School Mission 2021 Day 3
Moore College24 Mar 2021St Andrew’s Cathedral School Mission 2021 Day 3
Naremburn – Cammeray Mission 2021 Day 2
Moore College24 Mar 2021Naremburn – Cammeray Mission 2021 Day 2
Maitland Day Off: Chocolate, Cheese and Wine
Moore College24 Mar 2021Maitland Mission 2021 Day 3
Prayer & Praise at St Stephen's Normanhurst
Moore College24 Mar 2021We have much to thank God for on mission thus far!
St Andrew's Cathedral School Mission 2021 Day 1
Moore College23 Mar 2021St Andrew's Cathedral School Mission 2021 Day 1
Liverpool South Mission 2021 Day 2: Mondays and Mandeans at...
Moore College23 Mar 2021Day 2: Liverpool South Mission 2021
Emu Plains Mission Day 2: Peace to those Far and...
Moore College23 Mar 2021Day 2 - Emu Plains Mission 2021
Liverpool South Mission 2021 Day 1: The Simple Message of...
Anna Hoole22 Mar 2021Liverpool South Mission 2021 Day 1
A Super First 36 Hours of Mission at St Stephen's,...
Moore College22 Mar 2021Highlights from day 1 at St Stephen's, Normanhurst.
Maitland Moore College Mission 2021 Day 1
Moore College22 Mar 2021Day 1 - Maitland Moore College Mission 2021
Moore College Mission 2021
Ben George19 Mar 2021What is Moore Mission 2021 and what does it involve?
Chapel sermon on mission
Moore College19 Mar 2021At our last chapel before Moore Mission 2021, the Moore College community heard from Phillip Jensen as he preached on Micah 2.
Day of Prayer for Moore College Mission 2021
Moore College18 Mar 2021Prayer points for Moore College Mission 2021
Social media, content manipulation, and the light of the gospel
Angus Martin17 Mar 2021I once heard a phrase used in a philosophy discussion, “We’re swimming in streams.” It is a phrase that describes the concept of a worldview and the way we operate...
Ministry enrolments at Moore double in 2021
Tara Sing09 Mar 2021With great joy, Moore Theological College has seen full-time enrolments for the Bachelor of Divinity and Bachelor of Theology courses double this year. All up there are more than 95...
Being Sent Beyond Sydney
Michael Sadler04 Mar 2021“Regardless of where I end up, the plan is to prayerfully proclaim the crucified Christ as Lord of All, and to raise others to proclaim Him also!” Hear from Ed...
Jesus as Prince
Ben George02 Mar 2021How should we act when we face difficulties as Christians? How should we respond in the face of difficulties that arise from our being Christian in the public square?
God blesses with rain and new bishop
Russell Powell01 Mar 2021After years of drought in North West News South Wales, pouring rain seemed an appropriate gift from God and an appropriate welcome for the new Bishop of Armidale, consecrated at...
Ministry and mission at Mount Druitt
Judy Adamson28 Feb 2021Craig Hooper, part time with the Centre for Ministry Development (CMD), while also ministering in Mt Druitt
Looking forward to serving
Russell Powell23 Feb 2021A second group of new deacons was ordained at St Andrew's Cathedral last month, in a smaller service because of COVID restrictions but with the same scriptural charge to follow...
We boast in the Lord
Ben George18 Feb 2021In a great kindness of God, Moore Theological College has been blessed with a bumper crop of undergraduate on-campus students in 2021.
Equipping Many for Global Ministry: Would you support them?
Trevor Cairney12 Feb 2021This will be the last e-Appeal I write as Head of the Moore College Foundation and none could be more important. After almost 4 years in my role, I’m retiring...
Why do we say things together in church?
Andrew Errington11 Feb 2021As a teenager, I was deeply impacted by a youth ministry that made a lot of hay out of throwing out traditional, churchy practices. We started a church service on...
Thankfulness
Caroline Clark11 Feb 2021“Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18)
Bill Salier appointed Consultant in the GAFCON Theological Educators' Network
Moore College09 Feb 2021The Rev Dr Bill Salier will commence as Consultant in the GAFCON Theological Educators’ Network.
From famine to faith: God is working in Madagascar
Zhien-U Bakarich05 Feb 2021Reverend Gaston from Amboasary Parish in southern Madagascar, where the famine is most severe, participated in distributing the relief. He said his church is now packed.
2020 Vision in a Covid-19 World
Tom Habib19 Jan 2021“Christian ministry has faced two major challenges recently: bullying and burnout. The reasons for both are no doubt complex and too difficult to dissect in a simple article. Yet I...
Worldview and Christian mission
David Williams18 Jan 2021So, what is a worldview? It is a metaphorical pair of spectacles. My spectacles enable me to focus on what I’m looking at so I can see clearly. A worldview...
Marriage has always been…?
Mark Earngey12 Jan 2021The following was first published as part of the Diocese of Sydney submission to the recent Appellate Tribunal. The purpose of this paper is to provide a short account of...
Lady Jane Grey: A Firm Faith
Mark Earngey08 Jan 2021The following is an excerpt from a short biography written by Mark Earngey. Complementary copies are to be delivered to Sydney Anglican rectors as a Christmas gift from the ACR....
Gafcon Australasia 2021 – More Than a Giant Selfie
Jodie McNeill05 Jan 2021The iconic Temple Steps photo from Gafcon Jerusalem 2018 represents far more than a giant selfie. It records the gathering of a diverse group of Anglicans who share a common...
From Sydney to Gunbalanya
Peter Carroll04 Jan 2021“I studied at Moore College with the intention of serving as an ordained minister. However, God had other plans.” Peter Carroll reflects on his ministry with Indigenous communities in Northern...
Losing Community and Gaining Opportunity
Michael Figueira28 Dec 2020What is happening in the Australian soul? One of my lecturers at Moore Theological College would ask this question of many of those he met in the local community in...
Challenges and opportunities in rural NSW
Mark Calder22 Dec 2020In a recent article in Moore Matters, Mark Calder reflects on the challenges and opportunities he’s observed in his first year as Bishop of Bathurst.
The great unmasking of God
Glenn Davies22 Dec 2020"Christmas represents the great unmasking of God. In the coming of Jesus, we see God’s face.”
COVID shows us something deeper
Russell Powell22 Dec 2020The Anglican Archbishop of Sydney, Dr Glenn Davies, says Christmas is the desperately needed circuit-breaker after a harrowing year of COVID.
Review: The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self by...
Lionel Windsor15 Dec 2020As I write this, two coincidentally related things have just happened. Firstly, I’ve just finished reading Carl Trueman’s book The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self: Cultural Amnesia, Expressive...
Principal’s Christmas Message
Mark Thompson14 Dec 2020Christmas in 2020 will be a bleak time for many. In places all over the globe the coronavirus continues to run rampant, infecting and then killing, millions of people. Though...
GAFCON Commitment 2020
Moore College11 Dec 2020Gafcon Australia commits itself to supporting orthodox and faithful Anglicans in each of these situations. While we hope that none of this will be necessary, we make our commitment to...
The Global Reach of Moore
Trevor Cairney11 Dec 2020One of the most challenging, and yet rewarding tasks in my role as Head of Foundation at Moore, has been raising financial support for overseas students. While theological education is...
Response to actions in the Diocese of Wangaratta
Glenn Davies10 Dec 2020We are deeply distressed that the previous Bishop of Wangaratta should take presumptive action by blessing a same-sex marriage.
A Theological Account of Blessing
David Höhne10 Dec 2020At the recent Synod of the Diocese of Wangarratta (Aug 2019) Dr Dorothy Lee mounted a case for the possibility of Australian Anglican churches blessing same-sex unions in keeping with...
The Christmas Tree
Mark Thompson09 Dec 2020A practice of bringing plants into the home during winter, especially the boughs of evergreen trees, has a long history in Europe. Sometimes it had religious significance and sometimes not....
Pastoral care for the sluggish
Ben George08 Dec 2020It was the worst conversation I have ever had with a fellow believer in Christ, and no Christian cliche I could muster up made me feel any better. Maybe they...
The Young and Old, Seeking the Lost
Trevor Cairney03 Dec 2020“We began praying for…university ministry, a church, and a good theological college…I thought this might be answered over generations. But the Lord surprised us.” Read about the work God is...
When to take a stand
Tom Habib03 Dec 2020Tom Habib writes: After all, can’t we just agree to disagree? Why are we fighting so much over this issue, and not others that we disagree over? How can we...
Sydney Diocese’s Unchanged Priority for over Eighty Years
Moore College02 Dec 2020“The world’s greatest need is evangelism. With all the earnestness and strength that are in me I urge upon you that fact. I urge it especially upon my brethren of...
Australian Church Record - Summer 2020 Journal
Mark Earngey02 Dec 2020Not everything can be said in a short blog piece. This is where The ACR Journal comes in. Some issues are complex and are best dealt with in more detail....
Singing is back!
Russell Powell02 Dec 2020"Give us a break and let this Christmas season be a time of celebration and joy," Archbishop Davies told Channel Seven news last Monday. "
Beyond Sydney - Moore Matters Summer 2020
Trevor Cairney01 Dec 2020If you read this edition of Moore Matters from front to back, you will see that under God, Moore College has had a significant global impact over the last 164...
Equipped and sent out
Ben George25 Nov 2020It is written: “I believed; therefore I have spoken.” Since we have that same spirit of faith, we also believe and therefore speak, because we know that the one who...
The powerful Christian life: according to Ephesians
Lionel Windsor24 Nov 2020What do we do when we feel weak in the face of powerful people? Fight as hard as we can to exert our power and dominance over others? Shut down...
Are you ‘Practising the Presence of God?’
Peter Adam22 Nov 2020What a year it has been: unexpected uncertainties, patterns and rhythms of personal and family life overturned, plans disrupted, usual ministry impossible, and new ways of ministry to learn.
General Synod to consider legal opinions on same-sex blessings
Russell Powell20 Nov 2020Next year's General Synod will consider a ruling from an Anglican tribunal saying services of blessing for same-sex marriage are constitutional, under a narrow opinion of what constitutes doctrine of...
Around the world in many contexts
Michael Sadler20 Nov 2020God’s covenant is as true today in Ethiopia during the time of the Coronavirus, as it was for the Israelites while in slavery in Egypt and Exile in Babylon
Hamilton, and the drive to leave a legacy
Jocelyn Loane19 Nov 2020What is the legacy we as Christians should be seeking to leave? Most of us can look at the Hamilton-esque approach and see it doesn’t fit with the call on...
Moore’s longest student studies on
Russell Powell16 Nov 2020Mary McKinlay thinks she is the longest-running student at Moore Theological College. She may be right. Who else has been studying for more than 62 years and is still taking...
The end of the universe “a sad, lonely, cold place”?...
Moore College13 Nov 2020“[Caplan’s hypothesis] is basically what would happen if God did not intervene, and everything continued the way that we see and observe now,” Dr Peter Orr says.
Jesus: the light worth celebrating
Ben George12 Nov 2020The reality is that celebrating light over darkness is a good and appropriate thing to do. But you can only truly celebrate light over darkness if you know Jesus.
The Appellate Tribunal of the Anglican Church of Australia
Robert Tong11 Nov 2020This afternoon the Primate (Archbishop Geoff Smith), released on the General Synod website the Opinions of the Appellate Tribunal on references made by him to the Tribunal for their Opinion...
Preliminary thoughts on the Appellate Tribunal ruling
Mark Thompson11 Nov 2020It is with great sadness that I note the opinion of the Appellate Tribunal of the Anglican Church of Australia on the matter of proposed services to bless same-sex unions....
Time management advice from Ephesians 5
Carl Matthei11 Nov 2020It is about being more godly, as we let our citizenship in heaven shape every aspect of life now while we live in these challenging evil days.
What does it mean to “redeem the time”?
Carl Matthei03 Nov 2020Paul’s famous instruction in Ephesians 5:16 to “redeem the time” seems to endorse our modern day obsession with time efficiency. Even the evangelical commentators I most respect explain the verse...
Rays of Hope
Trevor Cairney02 Nov 2020As I write this eAppeal, Victoria has recently been released from its three-month lock down. There are signs of hope across Australia as State and Federal authorities seem to have...
You don’t know how long you’ve got
Gary Nelson02 Nov 2020Bishop Nelson uses the acronym TRIM to explain to people the unique elements of ministry in North West Australia. It’s a ministry that is Transient, Remote, has Indigenous needs, and...
Head of Mission announced as new Vice Principal of Moore...
Moore College30 Oct 2020The Moore College Principal, Dr Mark Thompson, has today announced that the current Vice Principal, Dr Colin Bale, will conclude his service in that role at the end of 2020....
We can all help to raise up workers for the...
Gary Koo29 Oct 2020The topic of a perceived shortage of rectors has generated some interest, but should we be satisfied even if we had enough?
Meaning of life found in Christ
Simon Manchester29 Oct 2020Simon Manchester talks to Dr Paul Barnett about the meaning of life.
Who will make the bombs stop?
Moore College28 Oct 2020Alumnus Talar Khatchoyan writes on war in Southern Cross November 2020.
Thanksgiving prayer for the end of drought
Glenn Davies28 Oct 2020The Anglican Archbishop of Sydney, Glenn Davies, leads in prayer at the end of the drought. October 2020
Looking Beyond
Gary Koo26 Oct 2020Most of us would agree that recruiting to fill gaps is ultimately short-sighted and to do so is to adopt too narrow a world view – that the goal of...
Reflections on My Expectations of Ministry Fifty Years Ago
John Mason26 Oct 2020I have been asked to reflect on my expectations of ministry around the time of my ordination in the Diocese of Sydney some fifty years ago.
Marketing and Gospel Ministry: Can they work together?
Ben George23 Oct 2020Especially in evangelical circles, marketing tends to have a negative reputation. And although overstated, this fear comes from real examples of marketing done in a way that does a disservice...
Obeying government and obeying God
Glenn Davies20 Oct 2020The Bible’s teaching on our relationship to human authorities is quite clear. Those who govern us are set in place by God.
Our lives are in God’s hands – Please Pray
Trevor Cairney19 Oct 2020In our most recent Moore Matters Trevor Cairney (Head of Foundation) points to Isaiah 41:10 as an encouragement to be confident and almost defiant to the challenge that Covid-19 has...
A place of hope opens in Sydney’s West
Russell Powell18 Oct 2020'To the Glory of God and the growth of His Kingdom' - so says the plaque unveiled at the official opening of Sydney's latest Anglican church building.
Staying fresh as a rector
Ray Galea15 Oct 2020Even before COVID-19, every rector was aware of the growing pressure of the role: the demands of compliance, managing expectations and criticisms from the congregation, tensions within parish council, the...
Congratulations to the New CEO of Anglican Deaconess Ministries
Moore College14 Oct 2020Moore Theological College warmly congratulates Jo Gibbs on her appointment as the new CEO of Anglican Deaconess Ministries (ADM).
Why We Should Say Yes to Sydney and Anglican!
Nigel Fortescue12 Oct 2020“Are you here because we are a good boat to fish from or because you want to be an Anglican clergyman?” This question, asked during my Sydney Anglican ordination interview...
A guaranteed way to deepen your faith
Tara Sing10 Oct 2020With almost half of us reporting little to no spiritual growth according to recent National Church Life Survey data, and our church services and programs still not back to normal,...
Frontline church leader battles cancer
Russell Powell08 Oct 2020There’s been a worldwide prayer request for one of Africa’s senior church leaders, who has been hit by colon cancer. Archbishop Ben Kwashi, the general secretary of the Global Anglican...
Not I, But Christ
Mark Earngey06 Oct 2020A remarkable revolution takes place when a person is converted. I will never tire of reflecting upon the conversion of Saul of Tarsus that day on Straight Street in Damascus....
Equipped and sent out to speak
Ben George02 Oct 2020It is written: “I believed; therefore I have spoken.” Since we have that same spirit of faith, we also believe and therefore speak, because we know that the one who...
GAFCON: Lift up your hearts devotional series in Deuteronomy
Simon Manchester01 Oct 2020What sort of God sticks with unfaithful people? If we are unfaithful, is there any hope for us? Throughout October, Revd Simon Manchester is our 'Lift Up Your Hearts' devotion...
Review: The Mission Before Us
Peter Jensen01 Oct 2020The Lord has gifted us with excellent opportunities for training, pre- eminently at Moore College. If we understand our own identity, especially through the history of our Diocese, we will...
Building for the Future - Replacing John Chapman House
Trevor Cairney30 Sep 2020In the Spring edition of Moore Matters I outlined plans for the replacement of John Chapman House with a new residential building that will be home to over 100 single and...
New Part-time Lecturer in New Testament Appointed
Moore College29 Sep 2020The Governing Board of the College has approved the Principal’s nomination of the Rev. Christopher Conyers as a part-time member of the Moore College Faculty from 1 January 2021. Chris...
Church and the Emergency Online Provision
Mark Thompson28 Sep 2020Yet it is only natural that we should long to return to physical gatherings as soon as possible — only natural, because our nature is social and relational, we are...
More children offered a home as adoption rates rise
Tara Sing27 Sep 2020Adoption is the preferred positive outcome for children as it removes uncertainty about living arrangements and provides a safe space for children to process the impact of their early childhood...
Where is God in the pain of systemic injustice?
Amy Orr-Ewing25 Sep 2020Where is God? Does God have any relevance in the face of great mountains of human degradation and pain?
GAFCON: Praying for Christians in Sudan
Moore College24 Sep 2020The Suffering Church Network is led by Bishop Andudu and Faith McDonnell. We have prayed for Bishop Andudu’s diocese of the Nuba Mountains and prayed for the relaxation of Sharia...
Cardi B – What I Wish I Could Unsee
Sarah Balogh22 Sep 2020"Our bodies are holy. One day God is going to make them completely new … he calls us to a better story"
Church, the Flesh and the Devil
Dominic Steele22 Sep 2020Unless you are in a high risk group you should go back to church and help serve again in building up your local expression of Jesus’ body.
The gospel according to a 5-year-old
Bronwyn Windsor17 Sep 2020When my kids were young, I had the idea to talk with them about the gospel over dinner so that we could discuss together about what it means for us...
Andrew and Andrew at St Andrew’s
Judy Adamson16 Sep 2020Once upon a time there were two guys named Andrew. They both loved Jesus and both started an MTS traineeship on the same day, in the year 2000. Last week...
It’s an emergency! Let’s not get comfortable
Mark Thompson11 Sep 2020Wherever the gospel has taken hold in the hearts of people, they have gathered (sometimes in secret and at great cost). This emergency online provision is just that, an emergency...
Lower Blue Mountains TrainingWORKS
Juliette Antoon04 Sep 2020Rev Ken Noakes has taught PTC subjects in his pastor training trips to India and Sri Lanka and at his former churches in Adelaide and North Sydney. He recently shared...
Baby steps: our first six months in Uruguay - Pedro...
Moore College01 Sep 2020On 24th January, we left for Uruguay as missionaries with the Church Missionary Society (CMS). We had been waiting and preparing for this moment for many years, so despite many...
SUFM pauses traditional summer missions
Tara Sing31 Aug 2020“Mission is not cancelled, but this summer we’re not going to travel,” says SU NSW’s missions chairman, Nathan Milham. “In light of the challenges of COVID-19, in our best wisdom...
Does Acceptance of a COVID-19 Vaccine Represent Endorsement of Abortion?
Megan Best31 Aug 2020If many members of the public have concerns about the ethics of vaccination, it could be a serious public health problem.
Graduation 2020
Michael Sadler31 Aug 2020“Social distancing restrictions led to a series of extraordinary greetings in place of regular handshakes, but we can be very thankful that they did not prevent us from meeting together...
Death and starvation as floods destroy South Sudan - ABC
Moore College31 Aug 2020Death and starvation as floods destroy South Sudan
The Lydia Project: interview with Claire Smith
Moore College30 Aug 2020"The Christians at school voted me the person in the year least likely to become a Christian..."
The people who haven’t come back to Church
Judy Adamson29 Aug 2020While most parishes are now running face-to-face services, a lack of a few familiar faces tells us that attending in person is still a bridge too far for some.
Three ways to keep recruiting for ministry
Tara Sing27 Aug 2020There’s a collective call in Sydney churches to see more people step into ministry. Multiple churches waiting for senior ministers to lead them indicate that the harvest is plenty but...
The motivation to do good in a Corona-filled world -...
Moore College27 Aug 2020From genocide and war to domestic violence and ongoing crime rates, the worst of humanity is clear to see. The reaction of many to the spread of Covid-19 backs this...
Call for ‘ethically uncontroversial’ COVID vaccine
Russell Powell24 Aug 2020Archbishop Glenn Davies has released the text of a letter, signed by the Archbishops of the Anglican, Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox Churches, calling for ethical research on COVID-19 vaccines.
A spiritual health check for your church
Tara Sing21 Aug 2020We’re very focused on physical health at the moment, and for good reason too, but when was the last time you checked the spiritual health of your church?
Gafcon's Theological Education Network
Moore College21 Aug 2020No matter in what part of the world church leaders reside, the theological training of these leaders is central to the missional effectiveness of their churches and the Gafcon movement....
Locating Singleness in Genesis 2
Simon Flinders20 Aug 2020Genesis 2 is about marriage, right? Well yes – in part. But it’s not just about marriage. I wonder if we could even say it’s not primarily about marriage. In...
The Minister Drought: A Millennial’s Perspective - Angus Martin
Moore College18 Aug 2020I have really appreciated all the discussion under the catchphrase ‘the minister drought.’ The Pastor’s Heart along with others continue to have robust conversations with some great thinkers about the...
On toppling statues
Kanishka Raffel17 Aug 2020Surely one of the most striking images of this extraordinary year was the toppled statue of Edward Colston being rolled through the streets of Bristol, England by a furious mob,...
Beware The Dangers of a Victim Mentality
Akos Balogh12 Aug 2020I grew up with a victim mentality. Nobody called it that at the time. But as I look back, that’s what it was. You see, I was a refugee from...
Ways to pray for future Sydney
Tara Sing12 Aug 2020Our bishops and the Archdeacon for Women have shared several key ways that we can be praying for Sydney and the surrounding areas included in our Diocese. In a panel...
Australian Church Record Winter 2020 Journal
Mark Earngey11 Aug 2020Not everything can be said in a short blog piece. This is where The ACR Journal comes in. Some issues are complex and are best dealt with in more detail....
Will FEE HELP changes make theological study out of reach?
Tara Sing09 Aug 2020The most recent changes to the tertiary education sector are no cause for alarm according to the Rev Dr David Hohne, academic dean of Moore College.
In whom do we place our trust?
Trevor Cairney07 Aug 2020“You’ve gotta dance like there’s nobody watching, love like you’ll never be hurt, sing like there’s nobody listening, and live like it’s heaven on earth.” …COVID-19 has demonstrated that such...
Loving Beirut
Russell Powell06 Aug 2020The television pictures of the devastating blast which levelled the port area of Beirut has brought home to Australians the dire emergency faced by the people of Lebanon.
Singing together when we can't sing together
Moore College01 Aug 2020But what do we do when a pandemic cuts us off from one another? How can we sing when one of these purposes – singing to one another – is...
Ministering from a distance: Paul’s ministry from prison
Caroline Clark30 Jul 2020Paul wrote Ephesians, Philippians, Colossians and Philemon from prison. He would doubtless have preferred to be with them in person (Phil 1:8), but as he was kept apart from them...
Praying well before COVID-19
Ben George30 Jul 2020Moore College was praying well before COVID-19 came along, and I take it that the College will continue praying long into the future, as would be expected of a Christian...
How to respond when someone gives up their faith
Tara Sing23 Jul 2020When asked if he’s ever known someone who was influential on his faith turn from the gospel, Rev Jim Ramsay chuckles sadly. While he can’t name a mentor who went...
How scripture teachers feel about returning to school
Tara Sing21 Jul 2020Since schools transitioned to online learning at the end of March, Special Religious Education classes have been put on hold. Youthworks has developed a clear set of guidelines for teachers...
Glory of Christ #2
Andrew Leslie21 Jul 2020In the second of these short reflections on the glory of Christ, I want to draw attention specifically to the constitution of his person in two natures, fully divine, and...
A giant of 20th century evangelicalism
Mark Thompson18 Jul 2020James Innell Packer was one of the three giants of 20th century evangelicalism: the evangelist, Billy Graham; the pastor/Bible teacher, John Stott; the theologian, Jim Packer. His influence on evangelical...
Now he truly knows
Russell Powell18 Jul 2020Packer was known to millions of Christians around the world for his popular classic, Knowing God, published in the 1970s. But he was already an established scholar of note because...
“Silence is violence”: where are the Christian voices standing up...
Hannah Thiem17 Jul 2020The Bible calls us to stand up for justice, after God’s own heart. While we can be confident that ultimate justice will be achieved when Jesus returns, we are called...
How the COVID outbreak is affecting southwestern Sydney parishes
Judy Adamson17 Jul 2020Every parish is different, but all the local churches contacted are treading more carefully in light of the outbreak.
Grief over passing of Congo Bishop Désiré Mukanirwa from COVID-19...
Malcolm Richards13 Jul 2020SYDNEY: Anglican Aid’s project partner in Democratic Republic of the Congo and father of four Bishop Désiré Mukanirwa has passed away from COVID-19, after falling ill two weeks ago.
A new resource for ministry to Aboriginal inmates
Tara Sing11 Jul 2020Prison Fellowship Australia have launched a new resource specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island people who find themselves in jail.
The “new normal” and the same old story: Evangelism in...
Lionel Windsor07 Jul 2020Throughout history, humans have been subject to sickness, sadness, sin, futility, frustration and the looming prospect of death. While in modern times we’ve often been able to ignore this reality...
The bread and butter Christian – Psalm 136
Ben George02 Jul 2020How much is thankfulness part of your life as a follower of Jesus? How much, in our current situation, are you tempted to grumble? How much do you focus on...
Where are all the senior ministers?
Peter Lin27 Jun 2020Currently there are around 30 vacant parishes in the Sydney Diocese. Generally vacancies last longer now, because there are fewer people putting their hands up for rector roles. That is...
Moore Theological College partners with Preservica for sustainable preservation of...
William Hood11 Jun 2020Press release: Moore Theological College has chosen Preservica’s cloud-hosted active digital preservation software.
Supporting Moore College in Challenging Times
Trevor Cairney02 Jun 2020There is nothing quite like a crisis to help us assess the deep desires of our hearts.
Is Freedom of Religion a Human Right?
Chase Kuhn01 Jun 2020Article on religious freedom by the Director of the Centre for Christian Living
60 years for Club Billy
Michael Sadler22 May 2020Over 26 meetings in Sydney alone, the Billy Graham crusade of 1959 had over 980,000 attendees. Many had not been believers before but turned to Christ there at one of...
The importance of Priest and priest
Ben George21 May 2020Who needs priests? For many in our society, there is a real cynicism around the word ‘priest’ and the idea of a religious establishment. Yet there are some who have...
Is Church-Online Church?
Lionel Windsor04 May 2020Episode of the 'Reach Australia' podcast with Lionel Windsor, Mikey Lynch and Andrew Heard.
Different paths, one purpose
Trevor Cairney01 May 2020“God has given us a wonderful cohort of new students. They are gifted in diverse ways, and keen followers of Jesus. They enter the College to be equipped and then...
Creative ways to care for people you have never met
Judy Adamson29 Apr 2020So, how do we, as a church and as individuals within it, make contact with all these new people and love them well?
The small and significant blessings from Covid-19 - Chris Edwards
Moore College29 Apr 2020With all due respect to Netflix and YouTube, creature comforts fail to fill the vacuum social distancing and isolation creates.
How to preach a binge-worthy sermon
Russell Powell29 Apr 2020There is a theory around that people’s attention spans have grown shorter, so they won't listen to long talks or sermons any more. It’s a theory that visiting English preacher,...
A missionary from the Democratic Republic of Congo shares on...
Malcolm Richards29 Apr 2020The culture in Australia – our way of life – has changed dramatically since the onset of COVID-19, and we haven’t travelled anywhere! As a nation we are in culture...
How to Live for Jesus in the COVID-19 Age -...
Moore College29 Apr 2020Akos Balogh, CEO of The Gospel Coalition Australia, chats to Dr Charlotte Hespe and Richard Chin about ‘Living for Jesus in the COVID-19 Age.‘
Waiting - Susan An
Moore College29 Apr 2020We are not a culture that is adept at waiting. Whenever we are in a queue, most people whip out their phones to entertain themselves. A popular app was ‘Beat...
Can you imagine? - Angus Martin
Moore College29 Apr 2020Imagine the threat of a dangerous disease. Imagine the anxiety about becoming infected, the constant stress eating away at you. Imagine what it could do to your family, what it...
Anglicans and pandemics: 101 years on - Bronwyn Windsor
Moore College29 Apr 2020This is not the first time that the ACR has seen a pandemic. From 1880, the Church Record, as it was known, reported on all the news relating to the...
Christians and Pandemics through the Ages (260, 1347, 1665,…2020) -...
Moore College29 Apr 2020Until the rise of modern medicine, western civilisation experienced pandemics very regularly. The best-known example is the notorious ‘Black Death’, a strain of bubonic plague that swept through Europe between...
My Coronavirus Meltdown Moment
Jocelyn Loane29 Apr 2020Have you had a Coronavirus meltdown yet? Today I had an ugly cry in Coles. I am feeling pretty embarrassed about it. As I jostled my way through the crowds...
My afflictions, your glory (Ephesians 3:12–13)
Lionel Windsor29 Apr 2020As Paul writes Ephesians, he can see there’s a crisis approaching. He’d often written letters when groups of believers faced crises. Sometimes, the crisis involved false teaching. Sometimes, it was...
Fear or Faith | COVID-19 - Tawanda Masango
Moore College29 Apr 2020How do we respond to such a deadly threat that has changed our lives so remarkably? There are two options: we can respond in fear or faith. The choice is...
Novel Corona Virus (COVID-19) – Moore College Response
Moore College28 Apr 2020Updated Information from Dr Mark D Thompson, Principal of Moore Theological College Moore College has been closely monitoring developments surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic from the moment it came to international...
This Easter is different
Peter Mayrick08 Apr 2020A poem about Easter 2020 by Peter Mayrick, co-Director of the Centre for Ministry Development (CMD).
Good news in the COVID-19 season
Ben George07 Apr 2020This COVID-19 season has been intense. Everything is changing, anxieties are raised, people are suffering and death is having an impact on all of us. And significantly, it is not...
Gospel Partnerships - the latest edition of Moore Matters
Trevor Cairney03 Apr 2020When we decided to focus the latest edition of Moore Matters on ‘Partnership’, little did we know that by the time it would be arriving in mailboxes and inboxes, our...
Why would you? An Australian Church Record interview
Moore College17 Mar 2020The Australian Church Record interviews Rob and Alice Brown about Moore College Can you tell us about the state of the church in your home country? England is a country...
Praying for patience - Kirsten McKinlay
Ben George10 Mar 2020I first started thinking about patience when I observed (what I perceived as) a lack of it in my husband nearly every time we had to leave the house together....
1969 Alumni Reunion
Michael Sadler10 Mar 2020A group of Moore College students gathered around the College’s only television on 16 July 1969 to watch Apollo 11 land on the Moon and to witness Neil Armstrong’s “one...
How I celebrate IWD - Kara Hartley
Ben George07 Mar 2020Celebrating or participating in International Women’s Day (IWD) seems to be growing stronger and stronger every year. This year it is on Sunday, 8th March and although the organisers may...
Theological College - Have I missed the boat? Rowena Russell
Moore College06 Mar 2020ACR chats to Rowena Russell: ministry wife, mum- to-teenagers and Deaf Society support worker and adult educator about taking on theological study at a different stage of life.
“We have lost a great champion for the gospel”
Russell Powell05 Mar 2020Long-serving Sydney Bishop, Ivan Lee, has passed away more than four years after being diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer. Bishop Lee died last night (4th March) at Greenwich Hospital, where he...
Does the Bible produce bigots?
Ben George03 Mar 2020Mardi Gras is upon us in Sydney. When thinking about the tension in society around the issue of same-sex attraction, it’s easy to wonder if you might actually be a...
It Pays to Hold Your Nerve in the Transgender Debate...
Ben George03 Mar 2020It pays to hold your nerve. Always. With the latest news out of the UK that a young woman is calling out the National Health Service’s gender clinic for not...
Are we really called to the ends of the Earth?...
Ben George01 Mar 2020Should I offer to go as a missionary to somewhere on the other side of the world? What about if it would put my life in danger? Should I encourage...
The Bible tells one big story - John Menear
Ben George28 Feb 2020by John Menear, Acting General Secretary Many Christians around the world have never been taught that the Bible tells one big story – about God’s plan to save us through...
A Summer Not Easily Forgotten
Trevor Cairney20 Feb 2020I’m sure Summer has been memorable for all friends, supporters and graduates of Moore College, but perhaps for all the wrong reasons. It has been a harrowing time. We’ve been...
Why Would You? - An Australian Church Record Interview
Moore College19 Feb 2020The ACR talks to Gladwin Joseph, overseas alumnus of Moore College, about his training and his current ministry in India. ACR: Tell us about the state of the church in...
On the Removal of Steve Timmis, Head of Acts 29...
Moore College14 Feb 2020There are lessons for us all in this. For those in leadership, those being led, and those developing leadership structures and systems. Co-written by Archie Poulos & Simon Gillham.
How Jesus helps my fear
Ben George11 Feb 2020Since the death of my paternal grandmother on 26 June 2018, my family has had to mourn the loss of three family members. Preaching at two of the three funerals,...
Novel coronavirus - fearful or careful?
Simon Gillham10 Feb 2020By: Simon Gillham, Head of Mission Over the last six weeks global attention has been increasingly drawn to the outbreak of a new strain of coronavirus in Hubei Province, China....
Sending our graduates into the world
Trevor Cairney07 Feb 2020“Some of our international students come with support from home churches. But many from Asia and Africa would find it impossible to study at Moore without scholarship support. When I...
On the road to serve in Dongara
Moore College01 Feb 2020The start of the new decade will look very different for us as we travel by road from Sydney, New South Wales, to Dongara, Western Australia. A trip which sees...
Churches and Coronavirus
Russell Powell31 Jan 2020Churches have been urged to pray about the Coronavirus outbreak and to take sensible precautions as the World Health Organisation declares a public health emergency. Archbishop Glenn Davies has written...
The Congregation has spoken: “We also want systematic theology!” -...
Ben George30 Jan 2020At the church I pastor a returning missionary was giving a brilliant sermon on Acts 17. Mid-talk he paused and asked the congregation to discuss this question: “Is Jesus still...
Pursuing Sanctification – God’s work or ours? Part 2 -...
Ben George28 Jan 2020In Part 1, Dan showed us that God’s sovereignty in our progressive sanctification (that is, our ongoing journey in holiness) is not in conflict with our efforts in this area,...
We need to change the conversation about adoption in NSW...
Ben George27 Jan 2020Last September the NSW Parliament passed the Abortion Law Reform Bill, which effectively decriminalised abortion in the state. The Sydney Anglican Synod met shortly afterwards, and so took the opportunity...
God, History and Australia Day - Kanishka Raffel
Ben George24 Jan 2020Nationalism fails to be Christian because it turns a blind eye to our own evil - as though it could be confined to the past, or was not our doing,...
Pursuing Sanctification – God’s work or ours? Part 1 -...
Ben George24 Jan 2020John Owen says Christians need to “be killing sin, or it will be killing you.”[1] Yet from my experience most Christians aren’t employing everything they have at their disposal to...
An Aboriginal Pastor shares on Australia Day
Russell Powell23 Jan 2020"There's a heartache still in this land," says Pastor Michael Duckett of the Macarthur Indigenous Church as he shares a message for Australia Day, calling on non-indigenous Australians to remember...
Reading Ephesians (Ephesians 6:21–24)
Lionel Windsor22 Jan 2020This is the 70th—and final—post in Lift Your Eyes, a series of reflections covering every sentence in the apostle Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. We’ve now come to Paul’s closing...
We need you – you need us, Aboriginal leader tells...
Ben George22 Jan 2020The respected Aboriginal Christian leader invited the congregation in the city centre to “come on a journey with Aboriginal people … we’re going to change this nation.”
How long, Lord, must we call for help?
Ben George21 Jan 2020In light of the recent Australian bushfires, we perhaps cannot be blamed for asking, Why is God allowing such a thing to happen? How can God turn a blind eye...
The ACR asks P&A Director Jane Tooher about the Priscilla...
Jane Tooher16 Jan 2020The Priscilla and Aquila Centre encourages women in a variety of ministries, in partnership with men, for the building of Christ’s church, and in reaching the lost with the great...
Prayer: the heart of evangelism (Ephesians 6:17–20)
Lionel Windsor15 Jan 2020Prayer is clearly a very important theme in Paul’s letter to the Ephesians. As the apostle sits in chains in a Roman prison, writing this letter, he keeps coming back...
Gerald Bray Essay Prize Winners
Moore College13 Jan 2020Paul Young, with his essay, “The Role of Works in Final Judgment Using Calvin’s Aristotelian Framework with Special Reference to Romans 6:19-23” of which Gerald says that, “Young tackles a...
5 Reasons Why Women Can Love the Apostle Paul
Jane Tooher13 Jan 2020Through his preaching and writing, Paul shows that the most important thing about a woman’s identity is not her physical appearance, nor her marital status, nor whether she’s had children,...
Preaching on Australia Day?
Peter Adam08 Jan 2020Nations are a mixture of good God-given human potential, sinfulness, God’s common grace, and —where there are Christian believers—God’s saving grace...
The importance of being a struggling Christian (Ephesians 6:14–16)
Lionel Windsor08 Jan 2020Do you ever feel like the Christian life is a struggle? Do you feel that it’s hard, day after day, to keep going? Do you find it hard to trust...
In tragedy, God is our refuge and strength
Archie Poulos07 Jan 2020By: Rev Archie Poulos, Head of Department of Ministry There will be no-one in Australia unaffected by the pain, loss, tragedy, despair and heroism that is this summer’s bushfires. I...
Grace Under Fire - The Gospel Coalition Australia
Ben George07 Jan 2020As I stood before these deserted homes holding a charged hose, I was reminded again of how the works of our hands are so fragile, even when made out of...
The message is the mission (Ephesians 1:13)
Lionel Windsor06 Jan 2020He says, first of all, that God is achieving his purposes for the world through evangelism. Evangelism means the preaching of the gospel, by people who know the gospel, to...
A voice that wins and warms believers - Anne Lim
Ben George04 Jan 2020Simon Manchester has an unusual voice – one that’s easily recognised by anyone who has listened to him on Hope 103.2 radio over the past 15 years. The recently retired...
Prayer for protection amid bushfire emergency
Russell Powell02 Jan 2020Archbishop Glenn Davies has appealed for Christians to be in fervent prayer as New South Wales entered a State of Emergency because of bushfires raging around the state.
Stand your ground (Ephesians 6:10–13)
Lionel Windsor01 Jan 2020In the modern materialistic Western world, it’s easy to ignore the spiritual realities of life. There are just so many things to get on with and worry about: relationships, health,...
Never too old to be born again - Anne Lim
Ben George28 Dec 2019This heartfelt proclamation was at a confirmation service conducted by the Anglican Bishop of North Sydney, Chris Edwards, held at an Anglicare residential care facility in Sydney.
The gospel for the boss (Ephesians 6:9)
Lionel Windsor25 Dec 2019I once learnt a management principle that’s so simple, and yet so profound, that it’s stuck with me for years. Authority and responsibility should always go together. Authority doesn’t exist...
The truth about truth
Ben George24 Dec 2019Jesus Christ has always been a controversial figure. Take John 18:33-38, for example, when Jesus is addressing Pilate. He says that he came into the world to speak about reality,...
God with us as we face drought and bushfire
Russell Powell22 Dec 2019The Anglican Archbishop of Sydney, Dr Glenn Davies, has spoken about loneliness and isolation in his Christmas message, saying that ‘God with us’ is one of the key themes of...
Bishop gets warm welcome in the West
Russell Powell20 Dec 2019The Reverend Gary Siew Leong Koo was one of their own and many western Sydney clergy and congregation members came out to see him consecrated at the regional Cathedral. A...
‘Tis The Season to Be Jolly, So What If I’m...
Jocelyn Loane19 Dec 2019The irony of all this is that it’s those who most dread Christmas who really need Christmas the most. Not the season itself, with all the cultural baggage it has...
The gospel: beyond freedom (Ephesians 6:5–8)
Lionel Windsor18 Dec 2019Freedom is a wonderful ideal. But in reality, none of us lives a life that is totally free. We all have restrictions in life. Some of these restrictions arise from...
Communicating Christmas - Kylie Yip
Ben George17 Dec 2019I think, broadly speaking, you could divide Christmas church-goers into two groups: The first group are those who are not really familiar with ‘Christian words.’ When people use these special...
The gospel and fatherhood (Ephesians 6:4)
Lionel Windsor11 Dec 2019Fathers, do you sometimes wish your children were born with an instruction manual? Being a dad is such a big responsibility. A father’s love, emotional presence, approval, and support for...
Chase Kuhn announced as New Director for the Centre for...
Moore College06 Dec 2019Following the successful completion of his PhD, Tony Payne is stepping aside from the directorship of the Centre for Christian Living (CCL) at the end of this year. He will...
Book Review of 'Expository Exultation: Christian Preaching as Worship'
Chase Kuhn05 Dec 2019Dr Chase Kuhn's review of 'Expository Exultation: Christian Preaching as Worship' by John Piper. Published in themelios,
Paul the Apostle does children’s ministry (Ephesians 6:1–3)
Lionel Windsor04 Dec 2019Children’s ministry is exceptionally important. I can vouch for that first-hand. I first came to know Christ when I was a child, through the ministry of volunteers who taught the...
1 Kings by John Woodhouse: A review by Hank Lee...
Moore College03 Dec 2019Well, John Woodhouse has an uncanny ability to so illuminate the depths of the text that the book that he is reading becomes not only his favourite, but your favourite...
Fat souls
Ben George01 Dec 2019I can’t remember how old I was when I first heard Proverbs 13:4 in the King James translation, but I do remember a childish giggle. “The soul of the sluggard...
Training for Christian ministry: what to look for? - Australian...
Moore College28 Nov 2019I fear we’re in danger of people making individual decisions to train further because it’s possible (finances, time off work/career path), rather than because their local minister says ‘You simply...
Why would you….(come to Moore College)?!
Moore College27 Nov 2019Why would you….?! ACR chats to Uni ministry campus director Ryan van der Avoort about what compelled him to move from South Africa to Sydney to study at Moore Theological...
The gospel and marriage part 2: Husbands (Ephesians 5:25–33)
Lionel Windsor27 Nov 2019Men, we have a problem. It’s a serious problem that we can’t ignore. It’s a problem in our world, and also a problem in our lives. In countless ways, great...
Forgiveness - Peter Orr & Rory Shiner
Peter Orr27 Nov 2019Forgiveness is (or should be) a defining characteristic of the Christian life. The New Testament is not naïve enough to assume that relationships between Christians will always be smooth. It...
You: created and cared for - Adrian Russell
Ben George19 Nov 2019What makes you you? It’s the question of our time. Is it my genetics? Am I born this way? Or is it my upbringing, the way I was raised and...
A new Bishop for the West
Russell Powell19 Nov 2019The Archbishop of Sydney, Dr Glenn Davies, has announced he has appointed the Rev Gary Koo to be the next Bishop of Western Sydney.
Thank God for ordinary pastors
Mark Earngey07 Nov 2019The noble task of the ordinary Christian minister is essential for the future health of the churches which make up the Anglican Diocese of Sydney. Yet challenges to the ordinary...
Cross-cultural head for Anglican Aid - AMS staff
Moore College04 Nov 2019A former missionary has been chosen to head the Archbishop of Sydney’s Anglican Aid following the retirement of founding CEO The Rev David Mansfield. The Rev Tim Swan will lead...
Reformation Day 2019 Announcement
Mark Earngey31 Oct 2019To mark Reformation Day this year (2019), Moore Theological College is pleased to announce the acquisition of an important Martin Luther volume. This particular book is the sixth part of...
What’s wrong with drunkenness? (Ephesians 5:18)
Lionel Windsor30 Oct 2019Christians do have a profound reason to avoid drunkenness—a reason that goes beyond statistics and simple consequences. This reason comes out in the apostle Paul’s letter to the Ephesians
Moore College a Community Heritage Grant Recipient in 2019
Moore College30 Oct 2019The National Library has just announced the recipients of this year’s Community Heritage Grants. We have received a grant of $9,090 for conservation treatment of the Rev Frank Cash negative...
What has the Sydney Morning Herald got against Anglican women?...
Ben George28 Oct 2019The Sydney Anglican church encourages women to serve in many different ways. Therefore it was disappointing to discover that Baird overlooked a particularly important motion in the Synod papers designed...
“Who Am I?” A Sydney Anglican Female Perspective - Dani...
Ben George28 Oct 2019As I read Julia Baird’s latest offering about the caricatured, oppressed, silenced and invisible women of the Sydney Anglican Diocese (“In praise of the oddities and outliers resisting bonkers fundamentalism...
What future has the Anglican Church of Australia? - David...
Ben George28 Oct 2019There can now be no doubt that the Anglican Church of Australia is headed towards a crisis moment. Some might argue it has been a long time coming but recent...
Ed Loane appointed 12th Warden of St Paul's College
Moore College25 Oct 2019Moore College gives thanks to God for the appointment of the Rev Dr Edward Loane as Warden of St Paul’s College in the University of Sydney. This is an indication...
New role for Bishop Lee in church growth
Russell Powell24 Oct 2019The Archbishop of Sydney, Dr Glenn Davies, has announced he is seconding Bishop Ivan Lee to work on strengthening church growth in the Diocese, in a new portfolio for the...
Why would you? - ACR Team interviewing Chris Townsend
Ben George23 Oct 2019I come from two countries, England and Indonesia. I grew up in Jakarta, then became a Christian in England during university. But since my wife and I plan to head...
The power of forgiveness (Ephesians 4:31-32)
Lionel Windsor21 Oct 2019The word Paul chooses to describe forgiveness here is actually a grace word. It’s all about giving. Because God has graciously given us forgiveness, life, and salvation, we are to...
Waiting for the day of the Lord - Kara Hartley
Ben George19 Oct 2019Over the past year or so I have spent many a Monday morning immersed in 2 Peter, working through it verse by verse in our senior clergy meetings. What a...
Marriage motions passed as General Synod support questioned
Russell Powell16 Oct 2019“If we abandon God’s Word we have nothing to offer the world. That is why this motion is before you tonight,” said the Dean of Sydney Kanishka Raffel as he...
Living light (Ephesians 5:11–14)
Lionel Windsor16 Oct 2019How should Christians relate to the world around us? Should we withdraw, or should we engage? How do we know which action to do when? It’s not question with a...
Guarding the faith in a changing world
Russell Powell14 Oct 2019Archbishop Glenn Davies has spoken of the challenges to Christian faith within the Anglican Church in his final Presidential Address to the 2019 Synod of the Diocese of Sydney.
The test that matters (Ephesians 5:10)
Lionel Windsor12 Oct 2019The problem with all of this is that we end up valuing the things that we can easily measure. But what we should do is to start the other way...
Interview on evangelism at the Anglicare villages - ACR team
Ben George10 Oct 2019Leigh and Kim Windsor on their experience of evangelism and ministry in the ARV (Anglicare Villages) at Castle Hill.
A gospel heart for Japan
Moore College04 Oct 2019My name is Stuart Sharry and I am married to Yukiho. In January 2019, we moved from Japan to Sydney, so I could pursue the Bachelor of Divinity at Moore...
Children of light (Ephesians 5:8–9)
Lionel Windsor02 Oct 2019This is the world we live in. It’s a world where money and sex, sex and money, rule the day. And yet, at the very same time, it’s a world...
The opened eyes of Wilberforce - David Ould
Ben George02 Oct 2019Christians today face another social tragedy of even greater devastation than the slave trade. The vexed question of abortion has long been with us but now has renewed impetus with...
Apply now: Learn to think theologically!
Moore College30 Sep 2019Apply now, join Moore College and be equipped to think theologically in any situation.
Apply now: Prepare yourself for world mission!
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Historical evidence of biblical conquest discovered
Russell Powell30 Sep 2019“For the Bible tells me so” goes the old refrain, and researchers working on Mt Zion in Israel are finding artefacts which confirm the Babylonian conquest of Jerusalem, detailed in...
I don’t try to do quiet times any more -...
Ben George30 Sep 2019One day I realized I’d made a mistake. It didn’t need to be quiet for me to have a ‘quiet time’. That is, it didn’t need to be quiet for...
Mark Thompson welcomes new SMBC Principal
Mark Thompson26 Sep 2019We at Moore College join with the Sydney Missionary & Bible College (SMBC) community in thanking God for the appointment of Mr Derek Brotherson as Principal of the college to...
What do you want to become? (Ephesians 5:5–7)
Lionel Windsor25 Sep 2019Here Paul tells us what not to become: “don’t become partners with them.” Don’t become partners with whom? With the “children of disobedience”. With the world under God’s “wrath”. These...
Moore, the African Church and Theological Education
Ben George24 Sep 2019Our Head of Mission, Simon Gillham, chats with Archbishop Ben Kwashi about Moore College's mutually beneficial partnership with the Church in Africa.
Moore, Theological Education & the Global Church
Ben George24 Sep 2019After the GAFCON event at Moore, Simon Gillham spoke with Archbishop Ben Kwashi about the significance of theological education for the global church, and Moore College’s place in providing quality...
Moore, GAFCON & Theological Education
Ben George24 Sep 2019Earlier this year, our Head of Mission Simon Gillham spoke with Archbishop Foley Beach about Moore’s relationship with the GAFCON movement and the spread of theological education around the globe....
Changes
Mark Thompson24 Sep 2019If there is any group of people on the planet who should be enthusiastic about change and transformation it ought to be Christians. At the heart of the Christian message...
Faithfulness or fruitfulness: when your ministry isn’t a success
Ben George20 Sep 2019“I just don’t want us to be in a ministry that doesn’t grow, or goes backwards,” she confessed. “What, then, would be the point of all this sacrifice and preparation?”....
Public Announcement: A New Co-Director for the Centre for Ministry...
Ben George18 Sep 2019The College is pleased to announce that the Rev Dr Raj Gupta has agreed to serve alongside Peter Mayrick as Acting Co-Director of the Centre for Ministry Development while Archie...
When did you last go to Church? - Antony Barraclough
Ben George18 Sep 2019Good things are interfering with our commitment to the public worship of the Lord. Nominal Christians have left the church in droves over the past decades. At the same time...
Holy talk (Ephesians 5:3–4)
Lionel Windsor18 Sep 2019Human beings are social creatures. We need to belong. One of the most obvious ways we do that is by the way we speak. Whenever we speak, in all sorts...
Battery hens given more thought than babies
Russell Powell15 Sep 2019"We are here today because we believe a child is precious to God, made in his image. Therefore that child is precious to us. We have heard the heartbeat of...
Why study at Moore College? - Dr Ashley Null
Ben George10 Sep 2019We recently had the privilege of interviewing Dr Ashley Null.
Preaching sermons and shepherding the flock: What’s the connection?
Lionel Windsor09 Sep 2019This paper is seeking to address the question: What is the connection between preaching sermons and leading a congregation? Before we start, we need to get the question into some...
Life lessons from our stillborn son - Tawanda Masango
Moore College05 Sep 2019The 27th of August will go down as one of darkest days in the history of our family. It has been a year since the fateful day, but sometimes I...
The ardent feminist who found delight in biblical submission -...
Ben George04 Sep 2019When Claire Smith was at school, the Christians in her year group voted her “the person least likely to become a Christian.” Coming of age during the second wave of...
The power of forgiveness
Lionel Windsor04 Sep 2019Forgiveness matters. In fact, it’s part of the bedrock of our relationships. Without forgiveness in our relational world, life would actually become unbearable: Alexandre Dumas’ classic novel The Count of...
Romans 7 and the Resurrection of Lament in Christ
Will Timmins04 Sep 2019Relatively little attention has been paid to biblical parallels to the wretched “I” of Rom 7:14–25. A few scholars have observed features shared with the psalms of lament, but these...
Vale Dr William A. Andersen
Ben George03 Sep 2019Moore College gives thanks to God for the life and ministry of Dr William A. Andersen, who went to be with his Lord last Saturday. Bill Andersen lectured several generations...
The Amazon Fires: A Gospel Response
Lionel Windsor03 Sep 2019Lionel Windsor's article on a gospel response to the Amazon fires. This is written for The Gospel Coalition Australia.
New Bathurst Bishop elected
Ben George02 Sep 2019The Bishop Election Board in the Diocese of Bathurst has announced that the Reverend Mark Calder has been elected as the next bishop.
The value of theological education in community
Ben George01 Sep 2019"...[theological] formation mattered in providing a frame of reference from which we would love, serve and cherish God's people." Read about learning in community at Moore College in the September...
Words with purpose
Lionel Windsor01 Sep 2019Words are fundamental to our lives. We use words to share, to create, to love, to define ourselves, and to build societies and worlds. We live through words. That’s why...
The Victory of the Cross
Lionel Windsor01 Sep 2019By the end of this sermon I want to convince you that your cross is too small. The reason I think your cross is probably too small is that I’ve...
The gospel for criminals
Lionel Windsor30 Aug 2019I owe a huge debt to prison chaplains. My whole nation does. Richard Johnson and Samuel Marsden were foundational figures in the history of Australia. Johnson came out on the...
The seduction of worldly wisdom - Ainsley Poulos
Moore College28 Aug 2019Watching people who don’t have a clue might make for good TV, but it doesn’t make for a successful life. That’s why having worldly wisdom matters – it stops us...
Things I’ve learned along the way: studying D. W. B....
Moore College26 Aug 2019First, Robinson taught me that reading the Bible is an adventure. He taught his students that the world of the Bible was untamed, wild, not garden, but wilderness. To enter...
Grace and anger
Lionel Windsor25 Aug 2019Anger is more common that we usually like to admit. There’s anger in our world, and there’s anger in our own hearts. Anger exists because things are wrong. And there’s...
The valuing and devaluing of theological education
Mark Earngey20 Aug 2019Among the myriad challenges facing the Church of England is the state of theological education. Part time and mixed mode study dominates the theological educational landscape. Residential theological education is...
Further towards a culture of death?
Mark Thompson13 Aug 2019Another tragic milestone in our country’s history was put in place on Thursday night as the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, by a vote of 59 to 31, passed legislation...
Moore College Sunday 2019: Mission
Moore College12 Aug 2019Join us in thanking God and praying for the work of the college on Moore College Sunday. In this video we hear how Moore College equips people for mission in...
Moore College Sunday 2019: Theology
Moore College11 Aug 2019Join us in thanking God and praying for the work of the college on Moore College Sunday. In this video we hear how Moore College trains people to think theologically...
Moore College Sunday 2019: Community
Moore College10 Aug 2019Join us in thanking God and praying for the work of the college on Moore College Sunday. In this video we hear why and how Moore College trains people in...
Telling the truth
Lionel Windsor07 Aug 2019Truth is becoming an increasingly rare commodity in our world. Former US President Barack Obama certainly thinks so. In a speech in July 2018 celebrating Nelson Mandela’s 100th birthday, Obama...
From Sydney to Seoul, studying the Bible in community
Moore College04 Aug 2019How did you come to know and follow Christ? Amelia grew up in a non-Christian family in Korea. When she went to New York for her undergraduate studies and started...
From Sydney to Seoul, studying the Bible in community
Moore College01 Aug 2019Amelia and Kevin are living in South Korea, Amelia’s home country. They are preparing to serve in a sensitive part of the world next year. To get ready for that,...
Become who you are
Lionel Windsor30 Jul 2019Good teachers inspire us to change. They help us to see our potential, and they encourage us to reach it. In fact, the best teachers see who we are—and what...
ECM at Mission Awareness Week
Moore College29 Jul 2019Hear from Ray Busuttil about his time at Mission Awareness Week.
OMF at Mission Awareness Week
Moore College29 Jul 2019Hear from Johan Linder about his time at Mission Awareness Week.
SIM at Mission Awareness Week
Moore College29 Jul 2019Hear from Malcolm Watts about his time at Mission Awareness Week.
Bush Church Aid at Mission Awareness Week
Moore College29 Jul 2019Hear from Ted Brush about his time at Mission Awareness Week.
Africa Inland Mission at Mission Awareness Week
Moore College29 Jul 2019Hear from David Pym about his time at Mission Awareness Week.
Wycliffe at Mission Awareness Week
Moore College29 Jul 2019Hear from Ross Webb about his time at Mission Awareness Week.
Diary of a missionary: One year on and so many...
Moore College29 Jul 2019Just over a year ago our family of five moved to Santiago, Chile, to serve as CMS missionaries. Previously I’ve written about our journey hereand here. It occurs to me...
Grandparents and the gospel
Ben George27 Jul 2019Russell Powell writes on the third National Grandparents Conference at Figtree in Wollongong. Praise God!
Learning Christ
Lionel Windsor24 Jul 2019If you were asked who the most influential people are in your life, chances are your list would include a teacher or two. Good teachers make a huge impact on...
Turn around and walk the other way
Lionel Windsor23 Jul 2019In August 2017, electronic music legend Avicii released what turned out to be his final single. It was called ‘Lonely Together’. Musically, the song is cheerful and richly layered. But...
The Location of the Risen and Ascended Christ and Biblical...
Peter Orr17 Jul 2019In Colossians 3:1-2 Paul exhorts his readers to ‘seek’ and ‘set’ their minds on ‘the things that are above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God’ (ESV)....
Pastoral ministry: a noble task?
Andrew Leslie16 Jul 2019“Here is a trustworthy saying”, declares the Apostle Paul, “whoever aspires to be an overseer desires a noble task” (1 Tim 3:1). The truth is, however, contemporary Australian Christians might...
Want to know the Bible better?
Ben George10 Jul 2019Archbishop Glenn Davies talks about the benefits of studying the Preliminary Theological Certificate (PTC).
Complementarianism and Campus Ministry: An interview with Carl Matthei and...
Moore College10 Jul 2019What does complementarian ministry look like in practice in a parachurch setting? To explore just that, we chat to Carl Matthai and Alison Napier who are part of the team...
New CGM Director consecrated Bishop for International Relations
Ben George06 Jul 2019“Jesus is in the business of making peace between all cultures and between cultures and God through his atoning death on the cross" he said, reflecting the multi-cultural nature of...
The Advanced Diploma Equipping for Mission
Ben George26 Jun 2019In this interview Philip Chapman tells us about his coming to Christ, experience of studying the Advanced Diploma in a part-time capacity and how this has helped him in his...
Reading or speaking the Bible? - Scott Newling
Moore College25 Jun 2019Words are the lifeblood of relationships. When a person speaks to another, the speaker reveals something of themselves to the hearer; when the hearers listens, they come to know the...
Gifted beyond measure
Lionel Windsor22 Jun 2019At the primary school our kids attended, there was a class for gifted children. It was called the ‘opportunity class’. To get into the opportunity class, the kids had to...
Paul Barnett on Queen's Birthday Honours List
Ben George10 Jun 2019A much loved and longstanding member of the College, the Rt Rev Dr Paul W Barnett, has been honoured in this year’s Queen’s Birthday Honours List as a Member of...
No second-class Christians (Ephesians 2:19)
Lionel Windsor09 Jun 2019I once visited a church and sat next to an alcoholic called Phil.[1] I know Phil was an alcoholic because he told me quite soon after church finished. The whole...
Partnership with Northern Ireland
Ben George06 Jun 2019In May Trevor Johnston visited us and shared about the great relationship that he has with Moore College. We're thankful for the partnership between his church, All Saints Belfast, and...
Sydney says sorry and celebrates Bush Church Aid centenary
Ben George27 May 2019The Dean of Sydney, Kanishka Raffel, invited the Reverend Neville Naden, Indigenous Ministry Officer for BCA, as preacher for the Sorry Day service. An important event, as the Sydney Anglican...
CGM Partnerships with DRC and Indian Ocean Provinces
Simon Gillham23 May 2019Simon Gillham, Head of the Department of Mission, speaks with Archbishop Wong and Archbishop Katanda about partnering for the Gospel.
Caring for single mums at church - Ruth Baker
Moore College21 May 2019Church is a place of labels. Some are useful—for example, we wear name tags so we can more easily engage with others in fellowship, or sometimes we’re categorized into groups...
Archbishop's update about Tanzania
Ben George21 May 2019Hear from Archbishop Glenn Davies as he shares about some of the work that is being done in Tanzania with Anglican Aid, including the opening of a girl’s school. Please...
A new diocese & bishop for the Church of Confessing...
Ben George21 May 2019On 17th May, representatives from twelve churches throughout New Zealand gathered and formed the Church of Confessing Anglicans Aotearoa/New Zealand. By the grace of God they are a new Anglican...
Bathurst needs Sydney’s pallium
Ed Loane20 May 2019In the medieval church the Archbishop of Canterbury, who was appointed by the crown in England, needed to receive a pallium from the Pope which represented his ecclesiastical authority. The...
Moore College Sunday 2009
Ben George10 May 2019Throwback to 2009, and a video explaining the influence of Moore around the world, and the need for partnerships for the sake of the gospel.
Moore College confronts turbulent future
John Woodhouse10 May 2019Dr John Woodhouse, former Principal, reflecting on the future of Moore College and some global trends. Most of this is just as relevant now as it was in 2009.
BCA Announces new National Director
Ben George08 May 2019Congratulations to Archdeacon Greg Harris from Bendigo on his new role as the National Director of Bush Church Aid Society of Australia (BCA). Greg is a graduate of Moore College,...
Interview with Cameron Jones
Ben George01 May 2019Cameron Jones, one of our graduates, visits Moore College from Northern Ireland and tells us how he has been involved with Moore College in the past and present as well...
Distance Service Team 2019
Moore College26 Apr 2019Jireh, Kimjeng, Jie, John, Tony and Sam (pictured left to right). Each year, Moore College Undergraduate Students join small ‘service teams’ for things like School Scripture Teaching, First Year Orientation...
Malcolm Richards Appointed as Director of CGM
Moore College16 Apr 2019“If we are to see healthy churches that are centred on Jesus and his good news we need to carefully select and offer good biblical training to church leaders. I...
107 Men & Women Sent Out Into the Harvest Field
Michael Sadler29 Mar 2019On Monday 11 March, we had the great pleasure of witnessing the graduation of the 107 men and women who most recently completed their courses at Moore College, and who...
Graduates from the 1950s and 60s reunited
Moore College18 Mar 20191959 ordination class reunited at Moore College in 2019 Back row (L-R): Gordon Robinson, Vic Roberts, Ted Newing Front row (L-R): Hugh Scott, Alan Donohoo, Peter Ball, Reg Barker, Ward...
Canadian PTC Students Visit Distance at Moore College
Moore College14 Feb 2019Left to Right: Juliette (Assistant Registrar), Bunny, Christina and Jamie (Academic Administrator). Interview by Juliette Antoon Last November, we had the privilege of meeting one of our Canadian PTC students...
One Among Our Cloud of Witness
Moore College12 Feb 2019Hebrews 11 is a wonderful catalogue of faithful actions made by some heroes of the Old Testament. The men and women mentioned demonstrated firm resolve to honour God and live...
Online & Community Prospectus
Moore College03 Jan 2019A guide to Moore College's Online and Community Courses and Student Life for prospective students.
Undergraduate Prospectus
Moore College02 Jan 2019A guide to Moore College's Undergraduate Courses and Student Life for prospective students.
Postgraduate Prospectus
Moore College01 Jan 2019A guide to Moore College's Postgraduate Courses and Student Life for prospective students.
Apply Now to Be Equipped for a Lifetime of Ministry!
Luke Simpson01 Nov 2018Joseph Pun trained as a physiotherapist at Sydney University. After becoming a Christian through a campus ministry, his priorities started to change. Having a relationship with Jesus soon became the...
Is God Green? – New Book by Lionel Windsor Now...
Moore College23 Oct 2018Is God Green? by Lionel WindsorSydney: Matthias Media, 2018. From the introduction: Almost 50 years ago, in 1972, the crew of the Apollo 17 space mission took the first full-view...
Meet the third Indigenous student ever to attend Moore College
Chase Kuhn14 Oct 2018I recently sat with Nathaniel “Jum” Naden to ask him some questions about his experience as an Aboriginal Christian man and gain his wisdom about how non-Aboriginal and Aboriginal Christians...
The Legacy of David Broughton Knox – Now Available
Moore College12 Oct 2018The Legacy of David Broughton Knox Edited by Ed Loane From the Publishers Website Publisher’s Description David Broughton Knox was one of the most influential Anglican leaders in the second...
Integrity journal Vol 4 (2015)
Stu J15 Nov 2017Students in their fourth year of the Bachelor of Divinity degree at Moore Theological College have the opportunity to research and write a 5 000 word essay in Church History...
1 Samuel: Long Live the King
George Athas25 Jan 2017George Athas, Koula Athas. Ten sample studies and leaders notes on 1 Samuel
From Cambridge to colony: Charles Simeon's enduring influence on Christianity...
Ed Loane08 Apr 2016That Charles Simeon was one of the most influential early evangelicals through his long ministry at Holy Trinity, Cambridge (1783-1836) is undisputed. This book explores just how influential he was,...
Gospel Speech - evangelism resource by Lionel Windsor available as...
Lionel Windsor07 Apr 2016Who has the job of evangelism? Is it just professional pastors or "evangelists"? Can I just live a godly life and let my actions do the talking? Faculty member Lionel...
Gospel Speech - the relationship between every Christian and evangelism
Lionel Windsor07 Apr 2016If our speech really is a reflection of who we are, and if being a Christian is a fundamental and even primary way we describe ourselves, should we expect gospel...
Image of God – humanity in resurrection & ascension
Peter Orr18 Dec 2015Peter Orr in a series on the Image of God, with some deep thinking about how the resurrection and ascension of Jesus revise our understanding of what it means to...
Perspective on the New Perspective (1) – a key difference
Moore College18 Dec 2015Because part of my job involves teaching Paul’s epistles, I am frequently asked what I think about the “New Perspective” on Paul. This is a hard question to answer because...
Perspective on the New Perspective (2) – The Moral Centre
Moore College18 Dec 2015One weakness in the New Perspective understanding of justification is that it confuses meaning with context. Although justification and the related righteousness language can be used in covenantal contexts (e.g....
Perspective on the New Perspective (Appendix)
Moore College18 Dec 2015I am neither a prophet nor the son of a prophet, but I think John Barclay’s Paul and the Gift will be the most significant book on the apostle Paul...
Let your yes be no
Moore College18 Dec 2015Now, before you rightly rebuke me for misquoting Jesus and James, let me explain what I mean by “let your yes be no”. I think too often in ministry, be...
Can I call you mentor?
Moore College18 Dec 20152015 Moore College Fourth year student Michael Leite reflects on why mentoring relationships are of value for Christian fellowship and growth in this article written for GoThereFor.com.
What is the gospel?
Mark Thompson17 Dec 2015An article written for SydneyAnglicans.Net blog by Moore College principal Mark Thompson.
No king like Him (no not Him)
Peter Orr17 Dec 2015Here is a description of an Old Testament king: “there was no king like him, who turned to the LORD with all his heart and with all his soul and...
When Billy Graham met Karl Barth
Peter Orr17 Dec 2015In his autobiography Billy Graham recounts the time that he met Karl Barth, arguably the 20th Century’s most significant Protestant theologian.
Shouting is not a debate
Mark Thompson23 Aug 2015As the discussion around the proposal to change the definition of marriage to include same-sex couples is played out in the media and in the parliament, other larger questions have...
Why learn biblical Hebrew? – Dr Lionel Windsor
Lionel Windsor17 Apr 2015I teach first year Hebrew to Christian ministry trainees at Moore College. Learning Hebrew can be fun, but it also takes organisation, discipline and effort especially for students who are...
Jesus Christ and the Revolution of Destiny
Lionel Windsor14 Apr 2015Easter Talks presented by Dr Lionel Windsor at UNSW Campus Bible Study.
The ‘Seed,’ the ‘Many’ and the ‘One’ in Galatians 3:16...
Lionel Windsor01 Feb 2015Appearing in this outstanding book which gathers together leading scholars to consider ways in which Jesus and his earliest followers understood their identities and missions in the light of their...
Where is Jesus?
Peter Orr09 Oct 2014Where is Jesus now? It is the sort of question we can imagine the seven year old asking their Sunday School teacher. And in one sense it is quite an...
Why Jesus is still human and why it matters
Peter Orr09 Oct 2014As Christians our orientation is often to the cross of Christ – and rightly so. Paul was insistent that he determined to ‘know nothing’ except ‘Jesus Christ and him crucified’...
What is Jesus doing now?
Peter Orr09 Oct 2014There is a surprising amount of material in the New Testament describing what Jesus is doing now, but I want to concentrate on two which help us think about the...
My doubts about doubt
Andrew Leslie09 Oct 2014I was standing at the door shaking hands after church when John* said to me, “Can someone please explain the Bible to me?” 1. "Can someone please explain the Bible?"...
The work of the Lord
Peter Orr09 Oct 20141 Corinthians 15 is perhaps one of the most theologically rich chapters in the New Testament. Here Paul defends the resurrection of Christ and the future resurrection of believers. After...
God the hacker: technology mockery and the cross - Martin...
Moore College27 Mar 2014This article by Moore College’s educational technologist explores the Bible's attitude towards technology, focusing on God's appropriation of the technology of the cross.
The best place for theological training - Phillip Jensen
Moore College27 Mar 2014An article about theological training by Phillip Jensen.