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iMortal
This week we saw the passing of Steve Jobs. Without doubt he achieved remarkable feats in technology, business, his career and social change. I admire much of what he did with his 56 years. He was a man who was productive and focused. I own several Apple products. However, it has been [...]
Pastors and blogging (An interview with Al Garlando)
Following on from last week’s interview with Bob Bixby, I’ve interviewed Al Garlando, an Australian blogging pastor. Jason Harris interviews Albert Garlando for InFocus JH: I know you’re a busy man, so I appreciate you taking the time to share with us. First, just let us know a little about yourself. Where you pastor, your [...]
Should pastors blog? (An interview with Bob Bixby)
Part of the purpose of InFocus is to develop the Australian blogosphere. We do this by providing an Australian section in our blogroll, by linking generously to Australian blogs, and by encouraging Australian readers, thinkers, and theologians to blog. I want to further support this purpose by focusing today on the question “Should pastors blog?” [...]
Readers, thinkers, and theologians
In last week’s post, I addressed the first and second lines of the InFocus purpose statement. Today, I’d like to address the third line. Our purpose Our purpose is… to develop the Australian blogosphere, ….to cultivate serious and useful discussion, and ………to develop a generation of readers, thinkers, and theologians. 1. Readers The term “readers” [...]
Some controversy is worth having
I’ve got a raft of posts that I’m looking forward to putting up, but I felt it good to take a post or two to refresh us on what InFocus is all about. Our purpose Our purpose is… to develop the Australian blogosphere, ….to cultivate serious and useful discussion, and ………to develop a generation of [...]
What’s On Your Wall?
When I joined Facebook, my initial feeling was fascination. I was connecting with friends around the world in a way that was convenient and relatively secure. We regained contact with other friends whom we probably would never see again, due to distance or circumstances. As our friend list grew online, I felt as if my [...]
Resources
I was just thinking today that I have more books now than I will ever get a chance to read. On top of this all I have a wealth of online resources to add to this that I’ll never get a chance to go through it all. In saying that though I’d like to give [...]
iPads.. in a ministry context
Chances are (if you’re reading this blog) you know about the launch of the Apple iPad. Perhaps you’re curious about its potential for use in a ministry context? Perhaps you have a strong opinion (for or against) based on your technological preference? I own one. Here are my initial thoughts: The iPad makes your research [...]
Blogging and controversy
It is a well known fact among bloggers that controversial posts generate more hits than non-controversial posts. As a long-time blogger, I’ve often had to assess my motives at this juncture. I could say something in a less controversial way and get some people to read it. Or I could say the same thing in [...]
Have You Heard Of These?
If you lead or help in a church ministry, here are four Australian resources which can assist and encourage you. Matthias Media is a local evangelical publisher with a distinct focus: “We’re not the slightest bit interested in adding to the already monumental pile of Christian books churned out each year by the Christian publishing [...]
It’s time for you to help with this.
Five years ago we arrived at the church building on Sunday morning to discover graffiti and smashed eggs across the frontage of the church. As a church community, we mobilised to remove the marks and the eggs on the same day that they were discovered. No problem. Now go to your church website. Are you [...]
Thinking about Bible Software?
The most common mistake people make when choosing Bible software is choosing based on the quantity of resources available. If you talk about your Bible software in terms of “how many books you own” – you really have missed the point (but we won’t hold it against you). First and foremost, you are investing in a [...]
