We have arguably Tasmania’s greatest observer of cultural change in our ‘Nostalgia Now’ Missioner, Revd Bruce Geeves. Bruce worked with young people for many years before commencing a new mission venture to seniors in Tasmania nearly 5 years ago. His … Continue reading
Dear Brothers, Greetings on Mothers’ Day. I take this opportunity to share a pastoral word, a word of wisdom gained through hindsight, with each and every male with children: On Mothers’ Day, may I encourage you to remember the mother of … Continue reading
A very encouraging follow up to the Human Rights Consultation process is the address to be delivered today by the Consultations’ Chair, Frank Brennan. One of the concerns I raised at the Hobart public consultation was whether a Charter of … Continue reading
As an uneasy fence-sitter on this one I eagerly registered for the evening opportunity to participate with about 75 other people at the community round table of the Human Rights Consultation. What is the National Human Rights Consultation about? It’s … Continue reading
I was speaking recently with Collegiate School Chaplain, Scott Sargent, and he introduced me to the restorative processes the school is using to create a culture of healthy relationships. It is a non-punitive way to deal with poor behavior. A … Continue reading
Close friends celebrated 40 years of married life on Sunday. We shared in a delightful extended lunch of reminiscing among true and trusted friends who had known the couple over decades. My wife and I were the ‘newest’ friends, having … Continue reading
The Director of Ministry led us on a ‘Mad Max’ apocalyptic scenario – “The world is collapsing, what chapter of the Bible would you take?” – the goodly Director claimed this question was to help focus our minds, on the … Continue reading
This is the theme on May 14 in Hobart when Tim Costello, CEO of World Vision Australia, will address a Church Leaders’ Breakfast. Tim has a prophetic role in the Australian church. The topic he will be addressing is highly … Continue reading
Each year I take time for a prayer retreat, drawing aside from the daily demands for prayer and reflection, to nurture my relationship with God and to seek wisdom in my life and ministry. It is a precious time. This … Continue reading
The original fridge magnet quoted during staff devotions was, ‘It’s not my fault; I never learnt to take responsibility.’ The suggested staff (was it the Registrar?) amendment, adopted with acclamation, is, ‘It’s not my fault; I was never taught to … Continue reading