A grieving mother, a faithful pastor, ready for whatever comes along.
Pastors are often unnoticed first and ongoing responders to human need in small communities. They may be a priest, an ordained minister, a community pastor, somebody gifted in a community to lead pastorally according to the example of the Great Shepherd. The mother takes up the story: “It was July 2002. Another tormented restless night thinking about […]
Up Close & Personal – A Migrant Journey with God
I remember when I first visited Australia. The moment I landed at Darwin Airport, my friends and I couldn’t stop saying, “Wow.” What were we amazed at? The blue sky—something we could hardly see in Hong Kong, where the only view above consisted of a grey sky and high-rise buildings. I was also astonished by […]
My Soul’s Journeyfrom Darkness to Light
Anna works with Barnabas on the 10th floor of 117 King William Street where Barnabas Australia has their office. (You can drop in and meet her and check out Barnabas books. Magazines and what is happening to support persecuted believers) I asked her to share her testismony with us. My soul-searching journey began in 2003, […]
My Testimony
I came to Australia in 2014 to study for my Master of Social Work. During university, I joined FOCUS (Fellowship of Overseas Christian University Students), a group where international students gathered regularly. My original purpose was simple to make friends and practice English. The atmosphere was relaxed and joyful, and I enjoyed being part of […]
The Heart of a Child
** The Heart of a Child ———————————————————— ** By Ron Tiller ———————————————————— Ron and Colleen Tiller’s ongoing ministry in Thailand. Ron is an active worker on the HopenetSA team and also visits Thailand. Another ‘senior’ who doesn’t stop in spite of health challenges. “For over 20 years, we’ve supported Thai orphans through Mercy International, witnessing […]
A stirring testimony
A stirring testimonyMark Holdgate I’ve always known Jesus – at least that’s the way it seems. My earliest memory is singing along in church, making up my own melodies, and having an apprehension – a certain knowledge – of the presence of God among us there. Somehow 4 year old Mark knew that He was […]
Why I Want to Be Baptised
Andy Peng and his wife June, with their 2 boys, Ethan and Ian, came to Australia in 2024. Andy worked in China with a beverage company as a Product Manager with extensive computer skills. He found a home at his neighbourhood church, Glenunga UC. And attended English classes at the churches Café 320, then Alpha […]
Don’t Panic, Trust
What is a testimony? Often my story of my initial conversion. But testimonies are also about current experiences of our Lords help in our lives to do his will and to demonstrate his great work of love to bring us confidently and boldly into his presence in the every day stuff of life. This testimony […]
This Christmas, God might catch you and I unawares with life-changing wisdom.
He did that many times in the Bible.All we know about Joseph and the great advent facts is what he heard and saw in a dream. He wasn’t expecting that! Jacob got his marching orders that have impacted nations for his life’s work in a dream. Peter initiated Samaritan evangelism fulfilling Jesus’ prophecy in a […]
Is there anything the grace and mercy of the Living God cannot Do?
On the outside I appeared as a cocky and self-assured, shameless woman, but on the inside I was just hollow, with the only emotions I was able to feel being pain, sadness, and shame.
What I discovered that day, was the gospel, that sinners like me were invited into a family and given a place at the table.