Imagine all the various parts that make up the Christian Reformed Church in Australia(CRCA), working and growing, with creativity and energy towards this one goal of reaching people for Christ. Ministry Formation is an national initiative of the CRCA to expand our Gospel impact by multiplying Bible-based Christian fellowships and congregations which equip and nurture their members and grow throughout Australia and beyond.
Book Reviews
When I was ordained into fulltime Christian ministry 35 years ago I posted on my study wall the words of Paul in Ephesians 4:1-16. I was captivated by
Recently I prayed with my eyes wide open! I have not done that for a long, long time. As a young child during family devotions I would on occasion open my eyes(just a slit or two) during prayer -- just to see if anyone
...The ministry of spiritual direction is integral to what it means to be a pastor. I know this and you know
This year my wife Jeannie and I will celebrate our 35th wedding anniversary. Ever
Parenting is not an easy art. At least, that has been my
At times church leaders ring me up and want to know about good resources to raise up
What is the church all about? As I coach pastors and churches the answers to that question
How does one go about making disciples? This has been a question I have kept at the front end of my
The 2012 London Olympics have come and gone. As the dust settles
I found the sub-title of Wayne Cordeiro’s latest book a bit cheesy.
I am not a good interpreter of culture. At times I wish I was like the men of Issachar, who,
For the past decade or more the buzz
In our churches there are times when we need to take a
Lance Witt has a lot to say to anyone who is
These are exciting times to be part of the Christian church. If you have your
There are some books that are theoretical. They are long
Serving as a church leader can be a tough assignment. Whatever your role, odds are you've
On a recent flight crossing Australia from east to west I simply devoured a
When as a budding minister I wrestled with how to reach the lost for Christ, Green’s
Shoring Up the Foundations of Leadership
If there is one current book
...There is a lot of confusion about what is meant by
My eldest daughter started me thinking about doing things organically. Long
This book is about what really matters in life and all the stuff we value that doesn’t matter at
Churches without a process or with a complicated process for making
The Gospel-Driven Church
How are we doing? I am talking about the church? How do we measure
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Christ the King Community Church (CTK), the multi-location
What is God saying to me? Does God still speak today, and if so, how can I
I wanted to commend to you a new book..., Jim Belcher's Deep Church. The book is a
Authors Dave and Jon Ferguson communicate a simple strategy that will engage millions of Christ
by John Ortberg
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by Neil Cole
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A Review by Jack De Vries
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by Colin Marshall and Tony Payne
a book review by Tim Chester
Vine work is about the ministry of the
A book review by Jack De Vries
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