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Hope25 Podcast #8 “The Emmaus Road Journey – with Archbishop Stephen Cottrell”
In this episode Christy Capper speaks to Archbishop Stephen Cottrell about the Emmaus Road Journey and resources for sharing hope in Jesus. For more information about the Pilgrim course see: www.churchofengland.org/resources/pilgrim-course Episode Summary: In this conversation, Archbishop Stephen Cottrell discusses the topics of spirituality, evangelism, catechesis, and discipleship. He emphasizes the importance of journeying with…
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Newsletter #4 – Build relationships with the people you are trying to reach
In this newsletter, we urge members of the parish to consider how they can invest in their relationships with those they wish to share the hope that Jesus brings. Here is a printable PDF worksheet of the main article with discussion questions: Please sign up to receive the Hope25 newsletters directly to your email inbox as soon…
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Hope25 Podcast #7: “Hospitality: Creating Spaces of Welcome and Care with Cathy Ross”
In this episode Christy Capper and Michael Calder chat with Cathy Ross on the theological topic of “hospitality”. Episode Summary: In this conversation, Cathy Ross discusses the concept of hospitality and its role in mission and the church. She highlights the importance of viewing the church as a household of God and creating spaces of…
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Everyday Evangelism video training course
We thank the Rev Dr Stephen Abbott for making this video training material available. The videos were recorded over four weeks at St Clements Kingston Anglican Church in Tasmania in May 2024. These would make for great small group or churchwide four weeks of training in preparation for Hope25. The first chapter of the course…
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Hope25 Podcast Episode #6 “Evangelism, The Ripple Effect and the power of prayer with Julie-anne Laird.”
Hosted by Christy Capper. Julie-anne Laird is the author of the evangelism training course called “The Ripple Effect“. For more information: https://www.ripple-effect.net.au/ Episode Summary: Julie-anne Laird shares her background and journey in ministry, particularly in student ministry and evangelism. She emphasizes the importance of living out one’s faith in real relationships and being open and…
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Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn Hear from Glen Scrivener about How To Share Hope in an Uncertain World
Over one hundred people from across the Diocese of Canberra and Goulburn gathered in St Saviour’s Cathedral, Goulburn, on Saturday, 17th August, to think more and pray more about the Hope25 project. We were blessed to have Glen Scrivener, from Speak Life, speak to us for two of our sessions together. Glen encouraged us to…
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Two Ways To Live gospel presentation
Two Ways To Live is a popular short gospel presentation written with Australians in mind. It is available in an attractive multimedia website format: www.twowaystolive.com This would be a good link that could be shared with a friend via email or SMS message or on social media. It can be purchased in a paper pocket-sized…
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Book Summary: Sam Chan, “How to Talk About Jesus”
How to talk about Jesus (without being that guy!) This is the title of a really accessible book on evangelism written by Australian author Sam Chan. An interview with Sam about the book can be found here. It was shortlisted for the 2021 Christian Book of the Year. As Anglicans we want to talk about Jesus…
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Hope25 Podcast Episode #5 “Christianity in Australia with Karle Faase”
Michael Calder interviews Karle Faase from Olive Tree Media. Episode Summary: In this episode of the HOPE25 podcast, host Michael Calder interviews Karl Faase, CEO of Olive Tree Media, about the history of Christianity in Australia and its impact on shaping Australian culture. They discuss how Christianity first came to Australia, the response of the…
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Newsletter #3 – Discern Who You Are Trying To Reach
In this newsletter we explore how we might creatively discern who our parish is equipped to reach with the hope of Jesus. Here is a printable PDF worksheet of the main article with discussion questions: Please sign up to receive the Hope25 newsletters directly to your email inbox. Here is a link to the email edition of…