Category: Social Media Shorts
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One of the “secrets” to ministry joy
I’ve recently been involved in a lot of conversations about resilience in ministry. I need all the help I can get. And they’ve all been really helpful. But one area that I think is insufficiently discussed is the importance of the pastor’s spouse. It almost feels taboo – as if the pastor’s spouse is inconsequential…
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30 years. An incredible feat.
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary celebrated Dr Al Mohler’s 30th year as president this week. Now, the Southern Baptists have come under fire recently. And a lot of people have strong opinions about Al Mohler. But putting all of that aside, I just think it’s worth pausing and recognising what an incredible feat it is…
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I love my church
I had a moment last Sunday when I had to gently slap myself in the face because I was in a state of disbelief. I looked across the room and I couldn’t believe the living testimonies of hope and healing that were present. I couldn’t believe the stories of reconciliation. I couldn’t believe the sounds…
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A Very Special Photo!
This photo is extra meaningful. A few years ago I proposed at Presbytery that we need to consider doing two things in an effort to see more ministers raised. Firstly, we need to be willing to allow ordination candidates to do their annual updates & interviews at Presbytery in the language that they will likely…
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Our Generation Now
I haven’t been able to stop thinking about what Peter Jensen said last week at our Annual Gospel Labourers Celebration in his charge to our graduates. He said: it is up to your generation now. There was a heaviness to that statement. Everyone leaned in at that moment. It felt like 1 Timothy 6:12 and…
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Surprisingly Sacred Spaces of Formation
I started living away from home at 19 years old for uni & I am profoundly indebted to those who provided affordable accommodation. The late Mrs Choi gave me reduced rent. She had other boarders in her home & I remember having to use the toilet in the backyard (the toilets in the house were…
Elliot Ku 