Aug 7, 2024 | Podcast, Preparation, Resources
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...
Jul 30, 2024 | Newsletter, Relationships, Resources
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: Hope25 Newsletter #3 – Discern Who You Are Trying To...
Jul 28, 2024 | Podcast, Preparation, Resources, Theology
Christy Capper talks to theologian Anne Van Gend about her book on the atonement. Episode Summary: Anne Van Gend discusses her book ‘Restoring the Story: The Good News of Atonement’ and explores different models of atonement. She emphasises the importance...
Jul 16, 2024 | News, Prayer, Preparation, Resources
We have a large supply of professionally printed Hope25 prayer postcards which have the Hope25 Collect and engagement suggestions. These are a great reminder to pray for Hope25 and to keep people thinking about the vision of sharing the hope we have in Jesus. To...
Jul 10, 2024 | News, Preparation, Relationships, Resources, Synod
From the May 2024 edition of the Diocese of Canberra Goulburn diocesan magazine: “Anglican News” spoke with Monica Short, about her role in the Hope25 project as a member of the General Synod Mission and Ministry Taskforce: What’s it like serving on the...
Jul 8, 2024 | Podcast, Preparation, Relationships, Resources
Michael Calder interviews Mark McCrindle about his research about Australian openness to Jesus. Episode summary: Mark McCrindle, a social researcher, discusses Australian culture and attitudes towards Christianity. He highlights the changing context and rising...
Jul 5, 2024 | Evangelism, Resources, Training
Do you struggle with having conversations about Jesus? How can we do so in a natural way? Karen Morris has provided this helpful 3.5 minute video on having conversations with depth: Karen Morris is an Anglican evangelist based in Melbourne with extensive experience in...
Jul 5, 2024 | News, Preparation, Synod
A number of Australian diocesan Synods met during June 2024 with supportive speeches and moving the Hope25 Synod motion. These include Tasmania, Brisbane, North Queensland, Newcastle and Grafton. In Brisbane Michael Calder reports that the Hope25 motion was passed...
Jul 2, 2024 | Newsletter, Prayer, Preparation, Resources
In our second Hope25 Email Newsletter we discuss the importance of prayer for renewal of our hope in Jesus. Here is a printable PDF worksheet of the main article: Hope25-Newsletter-2-Pray-for-Renewal-of-Hope-in-ChristDownload Please sign up to receive the Hope25...
Jun 28, 2024 | Evangelism, Resources, Training
Stephen Abbott is an Australian Anglican evangelist and trainer in evangelism. We are pleased to share the introduction and chapter 1 of his training manual, “Everyday Evangelism”, here on the Hope25 website with the permission of the author. Videos of the...
