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LifeChange Series: John

Who was Jesus—a wise teacher? A prophet? A fake? During Jesus’ lifetime, few understood His mission as the Light of the world. But the truth is unfolded for us centuries later through the eyes of one of His most beloved disciples. Since biblical times, John’s portrait of Jesus has drawn ...

LifeChange Series: Women of the New Testament

LifeChange Bible studies train you in good Bible study practices as you enjoy a robust and engaging topical study. Learn the skill as you study the Word. Your study of the Scriptures will never be the same! Women are everywhere in the New Testament. They follow and serve Jesus, seek Him for ...

LifeChange Series: Revelation

Gain insight into one of the Bible’s most complex books. The book of Revelation can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. In this LifeChange study, you can dig deep into the final book of the Bible and understand it as John’s first readers would have. Trace Revelation’s expansive ...

LifeChange Series: Genesis

Start from the Beginning The book of Genesis is all about beginnings. God creates the heavens, the earth, plants and animals, men and women. When rebellion breaks out, God begins the task of mending His relationship with humanity and all creation. The stories that unfold in this extraordinary ...

LifeChange Series: Exodus

The Story of Humanity’s Redemption Continues The book of Exodus recounts how God brought Israel out of slavery and allowed them to become His treasured possession. Through miraculous deliverance and covenant law, the Redeemer is revealed. Exodus contains one of the earliest sets of laws ever ...

LifeChange Series: Leviticus & Numbers

Training toward Holiness Leviticus was a chisel, fashioning and forming the slaves of Egypt into the people of God. Leviticus was an exercise regimen, a plan for how God’s people could embrace God’s blessings. Leviticus was a time-out, a pause in the action for training toward ...

LifeChange Series: Joshua

God Fulfills His Promise It had been centuries since God promised to give Abraham and his family the land of Canaan. Now the time had finally come. The Lord—accompanied by Joshua, His veteran commander—leads His people to take possession of their promised inheritance. We find in the book of ...

LifeChange Series: 1 & 2 Samuel

God Begins Something New Israel wants a king. They want to be a kingdom. For decades God’s people had been stuck in cycles of sin and repentance—oppressed by rulers from outside and by sins from within. In 1 & 2 Samuel, God begins to do something new. Starting with Samuel’s miraculous ...

LifeChange Series: 1 & 2 Kings

Even the Worst of Sinners How could God ever use a sinner like me? Most Christians wonder this at one point or another. Entangled by sin, we question whether anything we do is valuable to God. First and Second Kings show us how, despite the persistent sins of Israel’s leaders, Israel’s God ...

LifeChange Series: Ezra & Nehemiah

Rediscover God’s Presence When life is a shambles, we wonder what went wrong and long to see things put right. And often we long for the sense of God’s presence to return to our lives. The city of Jerusalem was a shambles—both its walls and its worship were crumbling. Ezra and Nehemiah ...

LifeChange Series: Job

Why? Relationships. Health. Work. Where have you encountered suffering? Wherever it is, Job knows how you feel. He experienced grief at every level. When we stumble into hardship, the first question we often ask is Why? And while spotting sorrow is easy, escaping it is hard. Suffering is a ...

LifeChange Series: Psalms

“Lord, Teach Us to Pray” Deep with feelings of joy, fear, shame, awe, and at times inconsolable rage, the Psalms help readers express a range of emotions in their prayers and their daily lives. The book of Psalms will broaden and deepen your understanding and experience of prayer by ...

LifeChange Series: Proverbs

A God-Shaped Life See what a God-shaped life looks like when it gets lived out. Using memorable images and poetic turns of phrase, Proverbs describes what our everyday lives look like when we’ve put our spiritual lives in order. Find help for every decision, and apply life-giving insights to ...

LifeChange Series: Ecclesiastes

What Desires Drive You? Every day bombards us with so many desires, and we wish we could pursue them all. Ecclesiastes recounts the story of one person who decided to try. He denied himself nothing that he wanted: Money. Sex. Power. Prestige. Knowledge. Experiences. He pursued them all. But what ...

LifeChange Series: Song of Solomon

Layers of Love Like a good love song, the Song of Solomon veils itself with layers of meaning. Human attraction and desire are clothed in images and metaphors that, when unfastened, make many people blush. Those human passions and impulses make up a second layer that, when pulled back, reveals a ...

LifeChange Series: Isaiah

Fiery Holiness, Burning Hope With word pictures to spark your imagination, the preeminent prophet Isaiah paints pictures of the holy and composes symphonies of hope. Witness the double-edged dynamic of God’s holiness, both burning away sin in the furnaces of His judgment and refining the ...

LifeChange Series: Jeremiah & Lamentations

Wrestling with Deep Human Emotions As much as we hope to avoid loneliness, sorrow, and suffering, we must learn how to accept them when they find us. Jeremiah was nicknamed “the weeping prophet” for his profound wrestling with these deep human emotions. The title of his second book, ...

LifeChange Series: Ezekiel

Uncertain about the Future? Ezekiel faced immense uncertainty about the future—not so different from what we’re experiencing in our own time. The Old Testament book named after him portrays how Ezekiel sought to trust God and consistently obey Him despite difficult circumstances. Ezekiel ...

LifeChange Series: Daniel

See God’s Hand in Your Life How can we live faithfully amid the fires of opposition? How can we stay close to God when doubt seeks to devour us? Daniel the prayer warrior shows us how to keep God’s perspective always before us. Zoom in on Daniel’s story and the pressures he faced to let ...

LifeChange Series: Matthew

In Jesus, God Fulfills His Promises Throughout his Gospel, Matthew takes us back to the Old Testament over and over again to remind us of all that God promised. Since the Fall, humanity had been waiting, hoping for a way back to the Garden, back to life with God and God with us. In Jesus, God ...

LifeChange Series: Mark

The Earliest Account of Jesus’ Life When Jesus came claiming to be the promised Messiah, the Jewish people were expecting a powerful warrior-king who would throw off their oppressors. Instead, He served the needs of the weak and suffered injury from the strong. Because He did not fit their ...

LifeChange Series: Luke

From Longing to Belonging We all fear being left out, being exposed as outsiders. Jesus constantly encountered people—like us—who were longing to belong. Luke himself was an outsider to Jesus’ community, and yet there he found a new family and a new future. In his Gospel, we discover how ...

LifeChange Series: 1 Corinthians

Practical Instructions for Becoming Healthy Christians The Corinthian church was proud and prosperous. For them, the Apostle Paul had a stern reminder: Genuine spiritual maturity is found not through status and recognition but through faith, hope, and love. His practical instructions concerning ...

LifeChange Series: Colossians & Philemon

False Teachers and a Runaway Slave Two crises in Colosse compel the Apostle Paul to write to the believers there, sharing his wisdom while in prison. First, Paul responds to false teachers who were belittling Christ, laying down rules, and boasting of secret knowledge. Then, Paul appeals to an ...

LifeChange Series: 2 Timothy

Unwavering Focus Shortly before his execution, the Apostle Paul wrote a letter from a Roman prison to encourage his beloved disciple Timothy. Timothy pastored the church at Ephesus that Paul had planted, and now the church faced persecution from pagans, internal strife among believers, and ...

LifeChange Series: 1 Timothy

The First Handbook for Church Leaders For Timothy, pastoring the church in Ephesus was an overwhelming responsibility. So Paul wrote to encourage him in his faith and affirm his leadership and abilities. He also gave Timothy some guidelines for choosing leaders from within the congregation ...

LifeChange Series: Titus

Put Doctrine into Practice The Apostle Paul wrote to Titus, a faithful leader helping to establish structure in a young church, encouraging him to help Christians put their doctrine into practice—to behave in ways that would “make the teaching about God our Savior attractive.” Paul offers ...

LifeChange Series: Acts

How did the church explode from a tiny group to a worldwide force in just a few years? After Jesus left His followers with a mission, the Spirit of God moved mightily through them to fulfill it. Luke’s account of how the gospel was carried from Jerusalem to Rome—despite every conceivable ...

LifeChange Series: Romans

What does Jesus’ life, death, and resurrection mean for my life, death, and resurrection? In Romans, Paul—one of Christianity’s first theologians—sets out to answer that question. Tracing numerous threads through the Old Testament, Paul shows how Jesus’ death on the cross draws ...

LifeChange Series: Ephesians

How can we live more authentic lives? Christian community can be difficult to navigate. We are called to live in unity with other Christians, but that is sometimes easier said than done. Paul’s letter to the Ephesians addresses hypocrisy, unity, and other key issues the church still struggles ...

LifeChange Series: Hebrews

With Jesus giving us a complete picture of who God is, we can live faithfully and confidently. The letter to the Hebrews reinforces how Jesus’ life on earth can help us look forward to the life God promises. This foundational and deeply impactful letter encourages us to have confidence in ...

LifeChange Series: James

Growing in God takes work We don’t wake up wise, and faith is not a reflex. James, a pastor in biblical times, recognized this as he wrote the book of James. His letter confronts the confidence we place in our own capacity for wisdom and faith. He challenges us to instead receive God’s ...

Th1nk LifeChange: John - A Double-Edged Bible Study

THE NAVIGATORS Why is John 3:16 so important? The 13 sessions of this Bible study of the Gospel of John examine this firsthand, personal account of Jesus' life. If using in a group, personal study is needed between meetings (30-45 minutes each week, with a Scripture memory verse).

John Ridgway - The Influence of One Man

A Tribute by Robin Dennis “The least one shall become a thousand and the smallest one a mighty nation” ~ Isaiah 60:22 I was working in Canberra at Parliament House and living in one of the many public servant hostels, Lawley House, which had two sections – the old and the new. Newcomers ...

Experience the Life Series: Live as Jesus Lived

BILL HULL & PAUL MASCARELLA Transformed Character Book 2 of Experience the Life Series How do we put on the character of Christ? By living as Jesus lived, daily putting on the character of God and being filled with His presence. This second book in the Experience the Life Bible study series ...

Th1ink LifeChange: James - A Double-Edged Bible Study

THE NAVIGATORS Growing in God takes work. We don’t wake up wise, and faith is not a reflex. James, a pastor in biblical times, recognised this as he wrote the book of James. His letter confronts the confidence we place in our own capacity for wisdom and faith. He challenges us to instead ...

Experience the Life Series: Lead As Jesus Led

BILL HULL & PAUL MASCARELLA Transformed Influence Book 5 of Experience the Life Series To lead as Jesus led, we must live in obedience to God. By becoming transformed leaders, we can be used by the Holy Spirit as instruments for influencing others for the kingdom. In this last book of the ...

Th1nk LifeChange: Ephesians - A Double-Edged Bible Study

THE NAVIGATORS This 12-week Bible study explores how Paul instructed the people of Ephesus to practice the skills of a God-fashioned life. Apply his words from the book of Ephesians to your own life. Personal study between meetings: 30-45 minutes with a Scripture memory verse. • 12 ...

Th1ink LifeChange: Genesis- A Double-Edged Bible Study

THE NAVIGATORS The book of Genesis is all about beginnings. The heavens and the earth, the animals and the oceans, man and woman―the Creator’s plan from the start. Not only does this book reveal God’s love and purpose for humanity, it also provides an extraordinary context for all of ...

Experience the Life Series: Love as Jesus Loved

BILL HULL & PAUL MASCARELLA Transformed Relationships Book 3 of Experience the Life Series The love that flows from your life is a reflection of your Christlike character. But what does that look like? By cultivating trust in your relationships, practicing the character of humility, and ...

Harvest Discipleship Series

The Australian Navigators are grateful to The Navigators (international) for allowing us the use of this valuable resource: https://www.navigators.org/resource/harvest-film-series/ Harvest is a five-part series of short films on discipleship. These videos focus on casting the vision, reaching ...

2:7 Series, Book 2 Deepening Your Roots in God's Family

DEEPENING YOUR ROOTS IN GOD'S FAMILY - THE 2:7 SERIES Book 2  When a tree takes root, burrowing deep into the soil, it’s not long before the action is mirrored about ground. New branches shoot out. Green, healthy leaves appear. Even the trunk grows sturdier, more storm-resistant. And so it ...

Remembering Dr John Ridgway

By Mike Swan I met John for the first time on 19 June 1972. In a few months, that will be fifty years ago. I know the date as well as I know my birthday, because it became my ‘new birth’ day. In the space of 48 momentous hours, I travelled ‘the road less travelled’ from unbelief to faith ...

2:7 Series, Book 1 Growing Strong in God’s Family

GROWING STRONG IN GOD'S FAMILY - THE 2:7 SERIES Book 1 When a tree takes root, it’s not long before the action is mirrored above ground. New branches shoot out. Green, healthy leaves appear. Even the trunk grows sturdier, more storm-resistant. Because of the roots, the tree becomes firm and ...

2:7 Series, Book 3 Bearing Fruit in God's Family

BEARING FRUIT IN GOD'S FAMILY - THE 2:7 SERIES Book 3 When a tree takes root, adds strength, and branches out, it’s not long before fruit appears. And so it is with you. As you choose to root your life in Christ, you’ll become not only stronger but also more fruitful. By walking you ...

Growing in Christ Series: Going On With Christ (older)

Going on With Christ (Growing in Christ Follow Up Series) This booklet provides the format for telling others about salvation and the Christian life. Topics include putting Christ first in your life, relying on the Lord's strength, the importance of the Bible, and love. (Sold as single copy ...

Leadership Series, Part 1 - God's Servant

Doug Sparks

Leadership Series, Part 2 - God's Steward

Doug Sparks

Leadership Series, Part 3 - God's Shepherd

Doug Sparks

Leadership Series, Part 4 - Biblical Fundamentals

Doug Sparks

Growing in Christ Series: Beginning with Christ

Beginning With Christ, designed for new believers, provides a format for telling others about salvation and the Christian life. Topics include assurance of salvation, answered prayer, victory over sin, forgiveness, and guidance. Includes Scripture memory cards.

Growing in Christ Series: Going On With Christ

This booklet provides the format for telling others about salvation and the Christian life. Topics include putting Christ first in your life, relying on the Lord’s strength, the importance of the Bible, and love. (Originally sold as a 10-pack, this is now sold as single copy only).  

Growing in Christ Series: Lessons on Christian Living

Lessons on Christian Living: Eight Life-Changing Bible Studies and Memory Verses for Growing Christians (Growing in Christ Book 4) Lessons on Christian Living presents eight short Bible studies on major scriptural principles. Learn how to put Christ first in your life and rely on His strength. ...

Growing in Christ Series: Lessons on Assurance

Lessons on Assurance: Five Life-Changing Bible Studies and Memory Verses for New Christians (Growing in Christ) This book includes five short topical Bible studies on basic promises God gives to Christians: Assurance of salvation Answered prayer Victory over sin Forgiveness Guidance Get to ...

Homegoing - Ruth and John Ridgway

Ruth and John Ridgway were lifelong labourers for the Kingdom. In December 2021 and February 2022, respectively, they both went to be with their heavenly King. The Navigators (International) have posted tributes/articles about Ruth and John and their decades-long service for the sake of Christ. ...

Gospel of John - The Message

Eugene Peterson Read what the apostle John witnessed as he walked alongside Jesus – the man whose message of raw truth, pure love, and clear purpose can radically change your life! Bible scholar Eugene Peterson’s modern paraphrase The Message: The Gospel of John brings the apostle’s ...

Topical Memory System

If you want to memorise Scripture, but aren't sure what to memorise or how, this system is exactly what you need to begin hiding God's word in your heart. The Topical Memory System is the clear, simple, proven way to meditate on key Bible verses. As a result, you can: Experience freedom ...

The Foundation of Many Generations

By Doug Utley, Melbourne Labouring Community We escaped to Hamilton Island in August for a week. Glorious sun and warm water, beaches and coral reef. One night, I got up for a drink and was stopped in my tracks by the night sky entering through the balcony doors. It was a moonless night and with ...

Would You Win an Arm Wrestle?

By Philip McMaster, from their ministry newsletter, McMaster News, October 2018 Did you arm wrestle when you were growing up? I used to love arm wrestling with my brother and my dad when I was younger (and stronger!) It was great fun trying to win and you never quite knew what would happen ...

The Words of Eternal Life

By Phil McMaster (Military Community Leader) on behalf of the team, Thomas and Raylee Bielenberg (ADFA and RMC) and Julianne McMaster (Solid Rock) I don’t know about you but I love reading the Bible with children. It is a special moment as the words bring excitement, joy and amazement from ...

What or who is a Disciple?

By Robin Dennis Discipleship is nothing new. We find the concept of a disciple – that is, a person following a master – among Plato, Socrates and Herodotus; in ancient Hebrew culture, Elisha (2 Kings 4:38), Isaiah (8:16), Samuel (1 Sam 10:5), then we know that John the Baptist had ...

DFD1: Your Life in Christ

DESIGN FOR DISCIPLESHIP BOOK 1 The Most Trusted Discipleship Bible Study Series. For over 25 years, the Navigators’ best-selling Design for Discipleship Bible study series has offered millions of new and experienced believers a chance to learn first-hand what it means to be a modern ...

DFD2: The Spirit-Filled Follower of Jesus

DESIGN FOR DISCIPLESHIP BOOK 2 The Spirit-Filled Follower of Jesus The Most Trusted Discipleship Bible Study Series. For over 25 years, the Navigators’ best-selling Design for Discipleship Bible study series has offered millions of new and experienced believers a chance to learn ...

DFD3: Walking With Christ

DESIGN FOR DISCIPLESHIP BOOK 3 The Most Trusted Discipleship Bible Study Series. For over 25 years, the Navigators’ best-selling Design for Discipleship Bible study series has offered millions of new and experienced believers a chance to learn firsthand what it means to be a modern disciple ...

DFD4: The Character of a Follower of Jesus

DESIGN FOR DISCIPLESHIP BOOK 4 The Most Trusted Discipleship Bible Study Series. For over 25 years, the Navigators’ best-selling Design for Discipleship Bible study series has offered millions of new and experienced believers a chance to learn first-hand what it means to be a modern ...

DFD5: Foundations for Faith

DESIGN FOR DISCIPLESHIP BOOK 5 The Most Trusted Discipleship Bible Study Series. For over 25 years, the Navigators’ best-selling Design for Discipleship Bible study series has offered millions of new and experienced believers a chance to learn first-hand what it means to be a modern ...

DFD6: Growing in Discipleship

DESIGN FOR DISCIPLESHIP BOOK 6 The Most Trusted Discipleship Bible Study Series. For over 25 years, the Navigators’ best-selling Design for Discipleship Bible study series has offered millions of new and experienced believers a chance to learn firsthand what it means to be a modern ...

DFD7: Our Hope in Christ

DESIGN FOR DISCIPLESHIP BOOK 7 The Most Trusted Discipleship Bible Study Series. For over 25 years, the Navigators’ best-selling Design for Discipleship Bible study series has offered millions of new and experienced believers a chance to learn first-hand what it means to be a modern ...

Your Questions Answered - Navigator Discipleship

Fran Johnson from our Melbourne Labouring Community answers some of your questions about Navigator discipleship. Why have you enjoyed Navigator discipleship, in group and individual settings? Navigator one-to-one discipleship began my spiritual transformation. I was quite broken spiritually ...

Topical Memory System

The Navigators’ Scripture Memory Course HIDE GOD’S WORD IN YOUR HEART — WHERE IT WILL SHAPE YOU FROM THE INSIDE OUT. Wherever life takes you, the Topical Memory System (TMS) provides a portable, effective way to memorize Scripture. Developed by The Navigators, the Topical Memory System ...

Caring Like Christ

By Grant Dibden “People are our most important asset.” I often hear that from organisations, but it’s a lot less common to see it actually being lived out. Of course, there has to be a balance with getting the task done, but the task and caring for the people can be symbiotic. Christian ...

Community-based Evangelism

By Fran Johnson, Melbourne Labouring Community, first published in Compass, Summer 2021 What if we prayed for 21 days for our city? What if twenty or so Navigators focused prayer for 21 days on their city? Do you think it would have an impact for theadvance of the Gospel? Wanting to seek the ...

From Grant to You

Dear Friend, Discipleship means many things to many people, and you can’t go to one verse and get the Bible’s definition of discipleship. Its root meaning is follower or pupil, a learner. Today we think of a learner as someone who wants to know what the teacher knows, but a biblical ...

Spirituality of Fundraising, A

Henri JM Nouwen, John S Mogabgab (Series Editor) The Henri Nouwen Spirituality Series A succinct and powerful witness that fundraising is a form of ministry and can be a deeply spiritual experience.

People of Passion

The early followers of Jesus were called ‘people of the way’. This was long before the term ‘Christian’ was coined. Perhaps it came from Jesus’ words ‘I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life' (John 14:6). People of Passion* is here to help you on your way, following Jesus, The Way. It ...

People of Passion

The early followers of Jesus were called ‘people of the way’. This was long before the term ‘Christian’ was coined. Perhaps it came from Jesus’ words ‘I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life' (John 14:6). People of Passion* is here to help you on your way, following Jesus, The Way. It ...

Your Questions Answered - The Chain Illustration

This year, we look at some “discipling” tools and how we can use them for our own ministries. In the last issue, Robin Dennis discussed how we could apply The Word Hand illustration. In this issue, he looks at The Chain Illustration - How to claim a promise, with an example of how to use ...

Stories of "New" Life in 2020

The Lord continues to do great things in people's lives. Neither a pandemic, strict lockdowns, fires or other catastrophes have stopped our labourers from labouring in various circumstances despite the variables that were thrown at us this year. Precious young students in Melbourne and Sydney ...

No Greater Love

By Grant Dibden The Navigators ministry started in the 1930s, when Dawson Trotman began to work with sailors in the US Navy. Daws spent many hours praying, studying the Bible, and memorising Scripture with a sailor, Les Spencer. Les in turn discipled one of the shipmates, and soon the two men ...

Help Others Grow

In the very intense moment where Jesus is giving His final instructions on earth, He is aware that the disciples could give their lives to many very, very good things – but miss this critical thing. So He sums up his priority for them in the most concise and direct way: “Make disciples”. But ...

Six Critical Factors of a Multiplying Ministry

You may have already come across or even completed some of the studies in The Six Critical Factors of a Multiplying Ministry series while browsing through our site. The Six Critical Factors ... is a series of comprehensive studies, prepared by Grant Dibden, and includes the following topics: CF1 ...

Intentional Disciplemaking

By Ron Bennett Cultivating Spiritual Maturity in the Local Church (Designed for Influence Series) This book lays out what a biblical disciple of Christ looks like and how the church can create an environment geared toward making disciples and helping its people grow in spiritual ...

Wanderers

GIEN KARSSEN Wanderers: Lessons from Women of Stubborn Hearts walks women through the lives of Hagar, Delilah, Jezebel, and nine other women of the Bible who wrestled with God. By digging into their lives, we have the opportunity to learn from these complicated women. Through vivid ...

Juggling Chainsaws on a Tightrope

THE NAVIGATORS Men have to juggle dozens of responsibilities all while walking a tightrope demanding spiritual and physical balance. Through this Bible study, learn to master the art of life and enjoy doing it. Cue the circus music "Hey, Jim, I'm going to need that TPS report by noon." [one ...

Jesus

Jesus the Man Jesus is the central figure in Christianity. He was and is the most effective and compelling leader in all of recorded history. He was born into a lower class family to a teenage mum and worked as a carpenter until aged 30. But then He took 12 ordinary blokes – fishermen and tax ...

Jordan got baptised!

By Andrew Oldfield, Canberra Labouring Community. One of the highlights of this year's ministry at ADFA was seeing one of the cadets, Jordan, get baptised. I’d met Jordan for the first time at the start of the year as I started with Navigators at ADFA. Before this he had met with Thomas, ...

The Bridge

Step 1 – God’s Love and His plan God created us in His own image to be His friend and to experience a full life assured of his love, abundant and eternal. Jesus said, “…I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” (John 10:10b) “…we have peace with God through ...

A Purpose Greater Than Myself

By John Ridgway, first printed in "Compass" Autumn 2003 God's purposes and plans are brilliant, extensive, unique, lavish and exceedingly glorious beyond our comprehension. As a young teenager growing up in Sydney, my parents brought me up in the ways of God and we attended church every ...

Christlikeness, Day by Day

By Mike Johnson, Melbourne Labouring Community, first published in Compass Winter issue 2023 If the Spirit of God lives in a person, change is inevitable. How could it not be so? He is the Spirit of truth,1 God’s agent of transformation.2 God loves and wants the best for His children, so He ...

Vinyl Versecard Holder Wallet

This card holder for verse cards measures approximately 3.25" x 4.75" (8.3 x 12.1 cm) when fully open and has 2 pockets for holding verse cards. Great for the Topical Memory System verse cards.

Workshop Notes 2017

  Forgiveness, Repentence, Reconciliation, Restitution in Disciplemaking This paper by Grant Dibden explores what the Scriptures say on the issues of forgiveness, seeking justice, loving your enemy, dealing with conflict, and more. Workshop with Grant Dibden   Getting Started, ...

A Life Transformed by the Gospel

By Phil McMaster I first met 'Derek', a trainee Army cadet, in January at a voluntary church service during Year One Familiarisation Training (YOFT) at the Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA). He came from a small regional town in Victoria. It wasn't clear whether he had any sort of faith ...

How do we care for international student graduates?

Caring for our co-labourers is a vital ingredient in keeping our communities strong. Kanini Mapperson and her husband, Tim, are community leaders in our International Student Ministry in Melbourne. June Sparks took the opportunity to sit with Kanini to get some tips on how to continue caring for ...

Viewing Human Achievement: Western Culture 4

   “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord Almighty;     the whole earth is full of his glory.” Is 6:3 Each day we are surrounded by people’s incredible achievements. We can purchase almost any food at any time of the year, we have social welfare systems that assist in times of ...

Satisfy My Thirsty Soul

LINDA DILLOW Be drawn into God's presence, where He can satisfy your thirsty soul. Women have an innate thirst for true, genuine intimacy. Author Linda Dillow believes that this desire is created―and can only be satisfied―by a relationship with God. This 12-week devotional Bible study ...

My Worship Journey

LINDA DILLOW A Companion Guide to Satisfy My Thirsty Soul This personal companion journal to Linda Dillow’s devotional Bible study Satisfy My Thirsty Soul can help women record their thoughts, prayers, and insights. See how far God has brought you in your Christian walk, write down what ...

Making God Your Home

by Dr Ian John ‘Whom do I have in heaven but you? And earth has nothing I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.’ (Psalm 73:25-26) The psalmist was wrestling with his own versions of status anxiety, self-pity and ...

The shocking call to discipleship

by Colin Duthie, first published in Compass, Spring 1997 Among the most threatening words in the Bible for me are those of Jesus in John 20:21, "As the Father has sent me, I am sending you." The fact of the commission is clear. The scary bit comes from reflecting on the underlying question, ...

"As the Father has sent me..."

By Bruce Clarke, first published in Compass, Spring 2019 The word “mission” has its origin from the Latin “mittere” used to translate the Greek “apostele”, giving us the word “apostle”. It has the meaning of God sending and people being sent for the purpose of salvation and ...