It's only fitting that as the semester starts, we welcome new people to the BST community. In Romans 15:1-7, Paul tells us to 'welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you' (ESV). But what does that look like? Is it a mere formality or does it require more of us?
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The sacrifices of yesterday become the ashes of today
The sacrifices of yesterday become the ashes of today and need to be removed so today’s fire is not extinguished and living sacrifices can be offered to the Lord (Deut 6:1-4; Rom 12:1-2). CT Studd had it right when he said, “if Jesus Christ be God and died for me...
BST Announcement
Brisbane School of Theology (BST) is pleased to announce the appointment of Rev Dr Richard Gibson to the position of college Principal, commencing on 1 July 2014.
5 hallmarks of spiritual progress
How do we know that we are moving forward? How do we measure spiritual progress? A deeper question is: do we desire it? Is spiritual progress a serious goal for us? And what are we doing to reach the goal? If it's not a serious goal then it's unlikely that we...
I've grown so rapidly because of Bible college…
Fresh out of high school, Irene Louw started a Bachelor of Ministry with BST. In two short years of studying, Irene has experienced personal growth, particularly in the areas of leadership and witnessing to others. Irene coordinated a youth camp on the Gold Coast with Christian Youth Camps from 22...
Studying is a 'way of serving the Lord' – Ovidiu Buciu, Felix Arnott Prize Recipient
I realised early on, that studying wasn't just an academic exercise, but most importantly, it's a way of serving the Lord. Everything I learn isn't just for my benefit, but it's for the benefit of the church. The learning process doesn't just stop to benefit me. As I have come...
Opportunity Knocks on 17/09/13
This week's top ten ministry work opportunities include being a Commercial Projects and Business Manager, Administrative and Events Assistant, Associate Pastor in Youth and Music and an Associate Pastor.
The mystery of 'the mission field’
When we think of full-time Christian service or ministry, we tend to think of a person working overseas somewhere or perhaps serving locally as a pastor or church leader. We probably don’t think of digging trenches, re-fitting apartments, felling trees and fixing leaky taps. But that’s my full-time Christian ministry.
Mission is a rubbery word
Next week Rev Mike Raiter will be teaching a one-week intensive on ‘Local church, global mission’, looking at how the global issues of the 21st century should affect the work of our local churches. We caught up with him to get a taste of what’s to come next week.