Articles

Preparing the Church for Version 2.0: PART 1
2026-09 When the apostles wrote warnings to the early Church, they were not speaking theoretically. They understood the world believers were living in. What is different today?
Preparing the Church for Version 2: PART 2
2026-09 In Preparing the Church for Version 2.0: Part 1, I argued that the modern church has become very good at gathering people together, but not nearly as good at helping them become a functioning Body of Christ.
The Look
2026-09 Before Jesus was arrested and tried, Peter said to Jesus that he would never deny Him. Jesus then told him that before the rooster crowed, Peter would deny Him three times.
"And my God shall supply all your need.."
2026-09 This verse is often quoted as a reassurance that God will supply everything we need. And I believe that. But when I read those words, one question comes to mind:
Rethinking Church Leadership in the 21st Century
2026-09 “Therefore take heed to yourselves and to all the flock, among which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers...” - Acts 20:28
What Does the 21st Century Member of the Body of Christ Look Like?
2026-09 When Jesus ascended into Heaven, He did not leave behind an institution capable of surviving on structures, programmes and weekly gatherings alone. He left behind a vulnerable Body.
The Responsibility of Care - Where Is It?
2026-09 Over the last thirty years, my wife and I have walked through a long and sometimes difficult journey within modern church life. During that time, we have attended a number of churches, experienced different leadership cultures, ob...
The Normalisation of Spiritual Average
2026-09 How faith communities quietly learn to defend the middle — and how the Body of Christ finds its way back. Time to dig deep.
Discipleship Sucks!
2026-09 Because it’s hard! It's messy - and it's not optional.
Who am I?
2026-09 Every stage of your life and Christian growth, involved the same question: "Am I going to believe what God says about me, or what my experiences and feelings say about me?"