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Statue of the Rev. John Wesley (1703-1791), Anglican minister and founder of the Methodist Church. A guide for Baptist ministers transitioning to the UCA (Part 3 of 12) Rod Benson, 18 July 2026 part three of this series, I highlight the continuing influence of the three traditions as I have observed them, while acknowledging that …
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Former NSW Baptist minister, the Rev. Adrian Buggs, second from left, on the day of his induction into the Uniting Church and now serves three congregations in the Blue Mountains. A guide for Baptist ministers transitioning to the UCA (Part 2 of 12) Rod Benson, 16 July 2026 At first glance, the recognisable traditions of …
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The sanctuary and pulpit, St Stephen's Uniting Church, Macquarie St, Sydney. A guide for Baptist ministers transitioning to the UCA (Part 1 of 12) Rod Benson, 16 July 2026 Over the past two years, I have been engaged in the difficult but inspiring task of transitioning from ministry in the Baptist Church to the Uniting …
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What is ministry supervision, and how does it differ from leadership coaching, mentoring, pastoral counselling, and spiritual direction? Christian ministry is a rewarding yet demanding vocation. Ministers are called to preach, teach, lead, care, administer, resolve conflict, exercise moral judgement, and embody the gospel within complex and often emotionally charged communities. Few professions require such …
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[See also Reading theology well: Eight habits of effective academic reading.] Theological writing is more than presenting information or expressing personal opinion. It is the disciplined practice of entering an ongoing scholarly conversation with clarity, fairness, evidence, and intellectual humility. Good theological writing demonstrates that you have understood the relevant sources, weighed competing interpretations, and constructed …
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