My Stories 4: Ordination—Holiness and Hollowness

9 Sep

It is a common tactic of bullies to pick on those they consider weak or inferior. In institutions, this sometimes happens when groups or critics can’t get at the boss or the person in charge, so they attack the next … Read More »

My Stories 3: How to break a young pastor’s heart

27 Aug

I returned to theological college after the summer vacation to learn that it had been decided it was time for me to try my wings as a pastor. The Principal told me there was a little church in need of … Read More »

A ministry reflection on the 46th anniversary of my ordination

13 Oct

One sense of the word ‘reflection’ is an image cast back to us, perhaps in a mirror or pool of water. I’d like to look back at the years of ministry since I was ordained 46 years ago today. From … Read More »

‘Ultimate things’: Reflections on the Himbury biography

15 Aug

I thought to share the reflections I offered recently when we had a mini launch of my biography of my biography of Mervyn Himbury, at the Collins Street Baptist Church, Melbourne. Simon Holt has kindly invited me to share with … Read More »

What makes a good pastor?

31 Jul

It’s not difficult to say what makes a bad pastor or priest: plenty of evidence there. But what makes a good pastor? I mean someone we can really respect, value and appreciate as a pastor? Here I am not talking … Read More »