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Love as Our Priority: Reflecting on Daz Farrell’s Leadership

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National Prayer Week: Seeking God Together

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Southern Cross Kids Camps: A Week That Changes Children’s Futures

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The Origin Story of Dareton’s Youth and Community Centre

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Education As Mission: Coast Community Church Expand Their Vision

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    A Time to Break Ground: Collective 24 

    By Garry Sanossian and Josh Gibbon   On November 13 to 15 over 220 ministering leaders, chaplains, elders, and staff [...]

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    Tanwin’s Book Review: August 2023

    By Tanwin Tanoto Book reviewed: David Ehrlichman. Impact Networks: Create Connection, Spark Collaboration and Catalyse Systemic Change. (Berrett-Koehler Publishers: Oakland, [...]

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    Tanwin’s Book Review: June 2023

    By Tanwin Tanoto Book reviewed: Nick Thompson. Growing Downward: The Path to Christ-Exalting Humility. (Reformation Heritage Books: Grand Rapids, Michigan, [...]

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    Tanwin’s Book Review: March 2023

    By Tanwin Tanoto Book reviewed: J.D. Greear. Essential Christianity: The Heart of the Gospel in Ten Words. (Good Book Company: [...]

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    Tanwin’s Book Review: January 2023

    Tanwin Tanoto's book review for January 2023.

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    Tanwin’s Book Review: November 2022

    Tanwin Tanoto's book review for November 2022.

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    Tanwin’s Book Review: December 2022

    Tanwin Tanoto's book review for November 2022.

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    Tanwin’s Book Review: October 2022

    Tanwin Tanoto's book review for October 2022.

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    Tanwin’s Book Review: June 2022

    Tanwin Tanoto's book review for June 2022.

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    Tanwin’s Book Review: May 2022

    Tanwin Tanoto's book review for May 2022.

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    Tanwin’s Movie Review: The Batman

    Tanwin Tanoto's review of the newly released film, 'The Batman.'

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    Tanwin’s Book Review: January 2022

    Tanwin Tanoto's book review for January 2022.

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    Book Review: Being The Bad Guys: How to Live for Jesus in a World That Says You Shouldn’t By Stephen McAlipine

    "This book is a wake-up call for Christians in Australia." Read Tanwin Tanoto's latest review on Stephen McAlpine's book.

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    Book Review: The Bible: A Story that Makes Sense of Life By Andrew Ollerton

    I love books on big-picture overview of the Bible, and this is one of the best.

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    Book Review: Is It Abuse? A Biblical Guide to Identifying Domestic Abuse and Helping Victims By Darby A. Strickland

    In an ideal world, this book does not exist. Unfortunately, we are not living in an ideal world. Instead, we [...]

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    Book Review: A Tale of Three Kings – A Study in Brokenness by Gene Edwards

    A Tale of Three Kings is a unique book. It is a retelling of the stories of David, Saul, and [...]

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    Book review: What happens when we worship by Jonathan Landry Cruse

    In the era of online churches and Zoom meetings, going to church may be the most boring event in your [...]

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    Book Review: Ready or Not – Kingdom Innovation for a Brave New World by Doug Paul

    Doug Paul's “Ready or Not” is a call for Christians to innovate and pioneer for the future. It is an [...]

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    Book Review: Misreading Scripture with Western Eyes – Removing Cultural Blinders to Better Understand the Bible

    "Some books open our eyes. Some books blow our minds. This book does both for me!" Read Tanwin's review of [...]

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    Book Review: Urban Spirituality – Embodying God’s Mission in the Neighbourhood

    Continuing the momentum from Collective last November, this month I’m reviewing a book by keynote speaker Karina Kreminski. 

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    Book Review: 5Q: Reactivating the Original Intelligence and Capacity of the Body of Christ – By Alan Hirsch

    Alan Hirsch, one of the keynote speakers at Collective this year, takes a deep dive into the fivefold ‘APEST’ ministry [...]

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    With All Your Heart: Orienting Your Mind, Desires, and Will Toward Christ by A. Craig Troxel

    In helping others, it is critical that we see people as a whole. Troxel helps us in this journey.

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    “The Care of Souls: Cultivating a Pastor’s Heart” by Harold L. Senkbeil

    “Pastors care for a soul in the way a doctor cares for a body”  - that’s the central premise of [...]

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    Let’s Talk?

    An invitation to engage in the journey towards September's Special Meeting.

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    Talking 100 Years – Spiritual Leadership

    Issue One: A Fresh Hope Horizon Paper – March 2020   Introduction: Fresh Hope has five strategic themes emerging from [...]

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    Down Not Out // Chris Cipollone

    [et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text _builder_version=”3.4.1″] Those of us who are parents are justifiably proud of the milestones that our children achieve. [...]

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