Resources
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“The Red Hen, Pilgrim’s Progress and the Possibility of Hope” – Devotional Reflection
Members of the Anglican Communion in Australia are at present being asked to pray and plan for, “Hope in an Uncertain World”. This is an expression of Hope25, which is being offered as an opportunity, particularly from Easter Day to Pentecost Sunday in 2025, to intentionally share with others the hope we have in Jesus.…
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Podcast Episode #1 “What is Hope25?”
Christy Capper and Michael Calder present the Hope25 Podcast Episode 1: “What is Hope25?”. To receive the podcasts as soon as they are published please subscribe via your preferred podcast platform: Hope25 on Apple Podcasts Hope25 on Spotify Podcasts Hope25 on Amazon Prime Hope25 Youtube Channel
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Sample sermon outline: Hope For The Lost – The Two Sons (Luke 15:11-32)
This sermon outline of Luke 15:11-32 is offered as one of many that could be adapted and used in a sermon series on preaching hope. (click here for more preaching resources) Introduction This is perhaps the greatest of parables Jesus told. It is a very easy evangelistic talk to give.There is an easy appeal to…
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Course Review: Hymns We Love
Hymns We Love is a five week UK course that is available for purchase via DVD or digital download from the Good Book Company. The course describes itself in this way: Hymns We Love is a gentle evangelistic series which uses well-loved hymns to explore the Christian faith with seniors. Each session features a beautifully shot…
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Welcoming Best Practices – 30 minute video seminar
John Jeffries from Partners In Ministry presents the following 33 minute seminar on church welcoming. This is a good resource for parish councils or parish Hope25 working groups to watch together and discuss.
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Farsi Hope25 Launch Video
Thank you to Reverend Kaveh Hassanzadeh from Emmanuel Iranian Church for this Farsi version of the Hope25 launch video. Download full mp4 video file via Google Drive
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Ripple Effect – Evangelism Training Course
Ripple Effect is a new Australian training course in evangelism. From the course overview: Ripple Effect is a comprehensive and accessible Christian discipleship course in evangelism that will help you: The course is built around 6 modules each of 8 sessions. These are designed for small groups and especially for whole parishes to engage in…
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“Do you have a secret Christian life?” Youth Evangelism training video (9 minutes)
Tom French, who is involved in youth ministry in the Diocese of Melbourne, has made this training video for high school youth. The presentation uses humour and memes to encourage Christian youth to be open about following Jesus.
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321 Online Evangelistic Course
Speak Life UK have produced this creative and visual three part introduction to Christianity. Individuals can create a login to do the course via the website or via phone apps. Churches can also host to do the course in a group format. Rev Mike Pailthorpe from the parish of Bungendore says: “I love the 321…