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PART 2 Prayer occupied a central place in Morling’s pastoral theology because it was the natural expression of this communion with Christ. He regarded prayer not merely as one pastoral responsibility among many but as the atmosphere in which all Christian life and ministry are sustained. Drawing upon the practice of the apostolic Church, he …
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PART 1 George Henry Morling (1891–1974) was one of the most influential Baptist leaders in twentieth-century Australia. Serving as Principal of the Baptist Theological College of New South Wales from 1922 to 1960, he shaped generations of ministers through his teaching, preaching, pastoral care, and personal example. Although he published comparatively little, his influence extended …
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Shocking as it may sound, one of the world’s great moral crises remains hidden in plain sight. I’m talking about slavery, the commodification of human beings, the theft of freedom through the coercion and exploitation of vulnerable people. This coming Thursday, July 30, is the World Day against Trafficking in Persons, reminding us that behind ordinary streets, workplaces, farms, …
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Invocation + In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Pause for reflection Good morning, heavenly Father.We worship you, the creator and sustainer of the universe. Good morning, Lord Jesus.We worship you, Saviour and Lord of the world. Good morning, Holy Spirit.We worship you, sanctifier of the people …
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Modern depiction of St Augustine (354-430) at work. Self-identity and faith in contemporary Western culture Who am I? Earlier generations generally inherited much of their identity from family, church, occupation, locality, or nation. Today, personal identity is increasingly understood as something each of us must discover, construct, express, and renovate. The modern quest to discover …
