I was initially reticent to write this blog because it’s about the loss of my dog. And to be honest this is uncomfortably personal. For those who know me I am quite comfortable with sharing on a personal level but I must admit that writing this has not felt comfortable...
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Opportunity knocks on 30/09/2014
This week's top ten opportunities include being an Occupational Therapist in China, HR officer in Switzerland, Bible College Lecturer in Portugal, Student Worker in Vanuatu and a Church Engagement Manager in Victoria...
Expository preaching with Mike Raiter
In the December 2013 edition of Top of the Mount we contrasted the benefits of the two most commonly adopted preaching methods: expository and thematic preaching. We're taking it a little further in 2015, running an expository preaching intensive at BST with Mike Raiter (Director of the Centre for Biblical...
A long way from India
Growing up in India as a young man in a syncretic Hindu family, it was unlikely that I would have considered Tasmania for my future, let alone being in Christian ministry. Yet today, I am actively involved in church ministry in Launceston and the state coordinator of CMS Tasmania.
Why aid and development?
It's sometimes the case that people with good intentions can muck up aid and development simply from misunderstanding the needs. Ross Farley will be lecturing Aid and Development at BST in Semester 2, 2015. Ross Farley shares some of the challenges in aid and development.
God owes you no favours
When we give up certain things in our lives to serve God, whether it be a promising career, moving away from loved ones and the creature comforts of home, there may be times when we struggle - financially, emotionally and even physically. It might even lead us to ask, "God,...
LISTEN: Model Makers
Listen to Rev Dr Richard Gibson's sermon series on 1 Thessalonians.
Selfless ants and the Body of Christ
Of all the creatures in the world - lions, sharks, monkeys, the ones I admire most are ants. These little guys are not particularly nice to look at, they eat rubbish, dead things and somehow build colonies in the most unexpected and irritating places - like your car!
Exotic timber and the gift of administration
What do exotic timber and administration have in common? Our operations manager, Ivan Kirk has the passion and skills to work with both. He brings a diverse education and work experience. We caught up with Ivan to find out more...