Missional Musings
These articles explore mission, evangelism and church health. Written with traditional churches and their leaders in mind, they engage key questions and current challenges.
Building Babel, AgAIn: Faith at the Edge of Human Possibility
Every generation thinks it’s the first to be ambushed by technology. Once, Socrates thought writing would ruin us. Now AI may present an actual threat. What if a very old story showed us how to face it with hope rather than fear?
Why Willingness Fails to Become Mission
Agreement with mission is strong. Action continues to decline. Australian data and global research expose the quiet erosion of intent—and what it will take to re‑awaken resolve.
Hopeful Yet Honest in Post‑Christian Australia
As Australia’s religious landscape shifts, what does the data reveal? Are there hints of a “Quiet Revival”? What’s with the uptick in interest among young men? And how do we rediscover our missional purpose and presence?
The Currency of Trust: Our Hidden Asset
Gospel advance in a low‑trust age depends less on the clarity of our proclamation and more on the credibility of our lives and communities, as trust becomes an increasingly valuable resource for the good news.
Posture Matters More Than Precision
Our posture, not just our words, opens doors for trust and meaningful conversations, because many questions non-Christians ask are as much about trust as about truth.
The Challenge of God’s God-centredness
Modern faith questions wrestle with God’s God-centredness, but embracing His glory leads to deeper worship, honest engagement … and compassionate sharing of faith.
Good News People in a Bad News World
Negativity bias and sensational media distort our perception, but sharing uplifting stories helps counter despair and highlight the Father’s abundant goodness.
Good Deeds Matter: Research Confirms That Kindness Opens Hearts
Research confirms what the Scriptures declare: good deeds have a power words alone cannot match, leaving lasting impressions that can open hearts to faith.
Jesus: The Friend of Sinners
Jesus was called “the friend of sinners”. Today, many followers of Jesus have few genuine non-Christian friends outside their community of faith.
Facing Data, Slaying Giants
There’s a better way to face declining data and downward trends than denial or intimidation—it’s about putting your “but” in the right place!
Partnering With Others
Becoming missional is not a solo venture. We are better, stronger and more effective together. But why is this the case?
The Sheer Wonder of Divine Partnership
The all-sufficient God desires to partner with us in His unfolding plan of redemption. But what does this have to do with becoming missional?
Engaging with Gen Y & Gen Z (The 5 Requests)
More and more people under the age of 40 have less and less understanding of a Christian worldview. But what are they saying?
Becoming Missional in a Post-Christian World
You have no doubt heard the phrase, “post-Christian”. But what does that actually mean? And what do you mean by becoming missional?
The Goodness & Good Deeds of Every Believer
While cynicism towards the Christian faith continues to increase, there’s one approach that consistently turns the cynical into the curious, bearing fruit regardless of country, culture, demographic or age group.
Mission: Where Compassion Meets Need
What springs to mind when you hear the term “mission”? There’s a good chance that the word is far more exciting than you think.