PRAC Spring Edition
November 11, 2011 – 2:06 pm | No Comment

In this issue of PRAC we look at the place of humour in missional engagement. As Christians in Australia, we are trying to connect with people amidst a culture renowned worldwide for its humour and …

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Merry Christmas from Crossover
December 22, 2011 – 1:32 pm | No Comment

We put together an interactive card for you, click on the button to view.

Here’s hoping the true message of Christmas punches through all else and the hope found in Christ will be found by many. Thanks so much to all our churches who have so generously supported us this year.

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Christmas Resources 2011
October 21, 2011 – 12:21 pm | No Comment
Christmas Resources 2011

This years Christmas Resources from Crossover are based on the One Solitary Life poem. This poem appeals to people regardless of whether they have little, or lots of faith. We have given it a …

The Paperless Church – new day and evening webinars
September 29, 2011 – 11:21 am | 2 Comments
The Paperless Church – new day and evening webinars

The digital revolution has enabled churches to save lots of money and communicate better than ever before.  It’s even possible to have a paperless church.  Can you imagine how much more money you can save …

Social Media Privacy – new controls good news for churches
August 25, 2011 – 1:27 pm | One Comment
Social Media Privacy – new controls good news for churches

The arrival of Google + has been good news for churches who face a range of delicate issues presented by social media. Since Google announced the security features allowing selective broadcast of updates to defined …

The downside of wishing the end of Christendom
August 19, 2011 – 12:32 pm | 3 Comments
The downside of wishing the end of Christendom

An increasingly secular Britain is fast approaching the end of Christendom that many post-modern Christian thinkers longingly wish for. Many post modern Christian ideologues wait impatiently for such an era, and romanticize about the church …

The Missional Institution – an oxymoron?
August 3, 2011 – 1:16 pm | 9 Comments
The Missional Institution – an oxymoron?

I did something recently any missionaly minded person should be thoroughly and deeply ashamed of. I gave birth to another institution.  And, I went the whole hog, no holding back.  None of this grass roots …

Dim Sim Evangelism
July 11, 2011 – 12:47 pm | One Comment
Dim Sim Evangelism

If you could hatch a plan to be a powerful witness to our nations biggest political power brokers would you: (a) Run for Parliament in a major party, (b) start or join a Christian lobby …

Intelligent Evangelism
July 7, 2011 – 7:43 am | No Comment
Intelligent Evangelism

A Muslim in Sydney came up recently with what he purportedly thought would be a great way to foster understanding between Muslims and Christians.  He established an organisation called MyPeace and commissioned some billboards that …

Got A Spare Wall In Your Church?
June 17, 2011 – 12:14 pm | No Comment
Got A Spare Wall In Your Church?

In your average church most of the action when it comes to creativity happens from the front – the stage.  Most of the people make up the audience who observe a few ‘players’ who perform …

Creative Digital Outreach
June 16, 2011 – 2:38 pm | One Comment
Creative Digital Outreach

There’s plenty of pastors blogging and filling the internet with endless hours of podcasts, nothing new under the sun here.  However, some are breaking out of the usual box and trying new ways of using …

Judas, Lady Gaga and The Apostle Paul
June 14, 2011 – 1:50 pm | One Comment
Judas, Lady Gaga and The Apostle Paul

She’s overdressed, over-hyped and soon to be over here on a mini-tour.  She made a brief appearance during my sermon this Sunday night as well. In an attempt to engage my audience, I inquired as …