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When education is not the answer (Romans 2:17–27)

When education is not the answer (Romans 2:17–27). Amongst all the pragmatics & demands & struggles of ministry, you first need to know the why of ministry. You need deep and strong theology,...

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Finding praise in the right place (Romans 2:28–29)

There is a very strong temptation to measure your ministry by looking at how much people are praising you. This passage teaches us where to look for praise. Read the full post: Finding praise in the...

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Christ’s body: A brief history (Ephesians 4:11–13)

Paul didn’t write Ephesians 4:11–13 to give us a detailed blueprint for how to organise our ministries. He wrote these verses to point us to God’s grace in Christ. Read the full post: Christ’s body: A...

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Playing your part (Ephesians 4:16)

Paul’s vision for Christ’s body is unity in diversity. It’s not just flat uniformity, nor is it just diversity for the sake of diversity. It’s diversity for a common purpose. Read the full post:...

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What is church when we can’t gather? Thinking theologically with Dr Chase Kuhn

Recent Covid-19 measures have had a deep impact on our churches. This is a time to think deeply, theologically and practically about biblical principles. Read the full post: What is church when we...

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Join the Windsors for coffee – and an invitation to church

Join the Windsors for coffee - and an invitation to church at 6pm this evening at neutralbay.church Read the full post: Join the Windsors for coffee – and an invitation to church From Forget the...

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Emotional wellbeing in crazy times, with Paul Grimmond @ Moore College

Paul Grimmond, Dean of Students at Moore College, speaks about how the gospel helps us to identify and process our emotions in times of tumultuous change. Read the full post: Emotional wellbeing in...

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Domestic abuse and social isolation: how Christians can help the vulnerable,...

The serious problem of domestic abuse in our community is exacerbated by Covid-19 social isolation restrictions. How can Christian communities help? Read the full post: Domestic abuse and social...

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Domestic abuse and social isolation: how Christians can help the vulnerable,...

The serious problem of domestic abuse in our community is exacerbated by Covid-19 social isolation restrictions. While extra funding for shelters, helplines, counsellors, etc. is… Read the full post:...

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Is “Church Online” Church? (Lionel Windsor, Mikey Lynch, Andrew Heard)

In this discussion for the Reach Australia network‘s podcast, I join Mikey Lynch (leader of Tasmania’s Vision 100) and Andrew Heard (lead pastor of EV… Read the full post: Is “Church Online” Church?...

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Think theologically: Your church’s relaunch (Lionel Windsor, Mikey Lynch,...

As Covid-19 restrictions begin to ease, I join Mikey Lynch and Andrew Heard to discuss theological considerations about relaunching church. From Forget the Channel by Lionel Windsor

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John MacArthur and “Giving to Caesar”

Grace Community Church in Los Angeles, led by John Macarthur, held a meeting of thousands in the midst of Covid-19 restrictions. We discuss the decision. From Forget the Channel by Lionel Windsor

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Ministry and mission in Ephesians

Here are the key reflections on the topic of ministry and mission in Ephesians in my series Lift Your Eyes: Reflections on Ephesians From Forget the Channel by Lionel Windsor

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Preaching the Pastoral Epistles

A one-hour audio seminar with principles and ideas for preaching the biblical books 1 Timothy, 2 Timothy and Titus ("Pastoral Epistles") From Forget the Channel by Lionel Windsor

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Slow-burn crazy-making behaviours: recognising and responding

Do you know someone who seems to have drama and problems constantly appear around them? Whenever you relate to this person, perhaps you find yourself feeling vaguely guilty, or uncomfortable, or put...

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The goals of Bible teaching (1 Timothy 1:1–11)

In gospel ministry and Bible teaching, if you’re not committed to the right goal, or if you have the wrong goal, it’s not just a matter of being ineffective: you’ll be downright dangerous. So what is...

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Grace in ministry: Avoiding the shipwreck (1 Timothy 1:12–20)

"There was a widespread view expressed by participants that within [the church] culture there was an over-emphasis on sin and an under-emphasis on grace". The report describes how this grace problem...

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Bethel, Jesus, and Dove Dung

Bethel's highly disturbing book The Physics of Heaven seeks spiritual truths in New Age spirituality and pseudo-scientific quantum mysticism From Forget the Channel by Lionel Windsor

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How I came to know Jesus

I grew up in the rural-urban fringe of Sydney, in an atheist family. But I had the great privilege to hear about God through SRE Scripture teachers. From Forget the Channel by Lionel Windsor

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Men, women, and God’s word in the gathering (1 Timothy 2:8–15)

Moore College Men's chapel. Quietness for men. Value good works and God’s word among our sisters. We must not abandon our responsibility. From Forget the Channel by Lionel Windsor

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