One of the Five Marks of Mission widely adopted as an expression of contemporary Christian mission is “to strive to safeguard the integrity of creation and sustain and renew the life of the earth”.
Peacemaker Trust is therefore enthusiastic to support the Olive Tree Planting Campaign organised by the Joint Advocacy Initiative of the East Jerusalem YMCA\YWCA of Palestine and Alternative Tourism Group (ATG). Continue reading
Stephen has just returned from a week’s teaching in Cyangugu, Rwanda. Bishop Nathan Amooti, the Anglican Bishop of Cyangugu, invited Stephen to teach a module on Judaism and Christianity at the new Diocesan Theological School, which opened in March. Continue reading
We are pleased to announce that the Revd Andrew Ashdown has joined the Peacemaker International Board of Reference.
Read more about Andrew here
On my final morning in Australia I was invited to speak to the World Vision Australia staff in Melbourne. Tim Costello, Chief Catalyst for WVA and former CEO interviewed me about Christian Zionism and I took them through my Seven Biblical Answers presentation.
During my visit to Melbourne I was introduced to some very special people. I enjoyed a breakfast with the Right Revd Philip Huggins, Assistant Bishop of Oodthenong, in the Diocese of Melbourne and Rev Ian Smith, Executive Officer of the Victorian Council of Churches. Bishop Philip is also President of the National Council of Churches in Australia. He has a strong interest in and actively contributes to welfare and multi-cultural issues and activities. We spoke of his forthcoming visit to Ramallah and burden for justice and peace in Israel-Palestine.
While in Sydney recently, I gave two seminars at Holy Trinity, Dulwich Hill and Balmain Uniting Church.
My presentation at Holy Trinity put seven of the most common Christian Zionist assertions to the Biblical test. I liken Christian Zionist theology to a balloon of hot air. How many pins do you need to burst a balloon?
While staying in Sydney recently, I was pleased to meet up with the Revd Dr Mark Thompson, Principal of Moore College and some of their faculty and students. Mark had previously visited Christ Church, Virginia Water, where I used to serve as vicar, for a GAFCON event.
Over the years, many of our church apprentices benefited from the theological training provided through Moore College online and correspondence courses. We discussed our mutual interest in providing resources for theological colleges in East Africa alongside the Christianity Explored course.
Dr Thompson said that when I am next in town he hopes to find a way for me to engage with interested students.
The Revd Dave Smith, my host during the recent lecture tour of Australia, invited me to preach at Holy Trinity, Dulwich Hill, Sydney. I expounded John 13, The Time has Come.
It was a beautiful service with heavenly music, warm fellowship, a very diverse church family with lots of children and first class coffee afterwards. Recommended if you are visiting Sydney on a Sunday.
During a recent lecture tour of Australia I was invited to deliver a seminar on the Bible, Israel and the Church at St Francis’ College, Brisbane, Southern Queensland. The event was organised in partnership with Fighting Fathers and Friends of Sabeel Australia. My presentation was based on my book, Zion’s Christian Soldiers which will soon be available digitally as well as in print form.
St Francis College is an Anglican educational and spiritual centre where students can learn and grow in the Christian faith. We assist students to think critically, grow spiritually and bring about change. Continue reading
