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EDITORIAL

Anna Hoole Fourth year student

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hange is a constant when you’re preparing for gospel ministry. Many students and Faculty move homes to join residential life at College. We gain new relationships and often a new church family. Some of us experience change in our personal lives, getting married or welcoming new family members. Usually, we need to learn how to study again.

As students experience a changed life at College, we also prepare for significant moves afterwards. Some get ready to move to the other side of Sydney, some to the other side of Australia, and some to the other side of the world.

Change isn’t always for the better, either. The kinds of suffering people face while at College mirrors much of the suffering faced in our churches and our world today. We lose family members, we get sick, we face disappointment for things that don’t turn out as we hope.

How do we navigate the tides of change as disciples of the Lord Jesus? What I’ve learnt navigating change is the need to trust God in every season. Proverbs 3:5–6 is a passage close to my heart: Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.

This is a high calling. A lifetime of trusting in the Lord with our whole heart through each season of change. A lifetime of leaning on his understanding and not our own.

How do we do it? Only by asking God’s Spirit to help us submit to his rule, knowing that he alone is sovereign.

And how does God make our paths straight? Experience tells us that straightened paths don’t always mean everything will go our way.

God doesn’t promise that this life will be free from suffering. To me, straightened paths look like a heart inclined towards God, with eyes seeking his will even in the hardest times.

Our theme, Tides of Change, is an opportunity for us all to reflect on God’s unchanging gospel amidst significant change, whether in our personal lives or in the broader culture we swim in.

As you pray for College, we similarly pray that Societas 2024 will strengthen your resolve to trust God through every season life brings.

May each article and testimony encourage you to trust God with all your heart, as together, we await our Lord Jesus’ glorious return.

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First year profile: Kessia Virah-Sawmy

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First year

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Change and the constant God

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Post-grad and part-time

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Second year profile: Paul Rajkumar

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Second year

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Third year profile: Noah Gillham

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Mission in the midst of change

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Fourth year profile: Caitlin Ogg

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Fourth year

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Change, early 1970s folk/rock, and the purpose of God

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The Faculty: Back in time

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The tides of change in ministry

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tidesand ofthe change anchor for our soul We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure.

HEBREWS 6:19

Simon Gillham Vice Principal

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ides are powerful forces.

Oceans rise and fall, rivers flow in different directions, dry land becomes inundated, and the sea seems to turn and run away. As the tide runs, its power can seem irresistible – impossible to stand against. But then, just 6 hours later, it will run with the same force in the opposite direction.

Cultural tides of change are also powerful forces. At any moment, the tide can seem irresistible, and unlike the oceans, the tides of culture tend to take years, decades or even centuries to turn. Every person who has ever lived has been subject to their own cultural tides. The tides express our shared or dominant values and beliefs and teach us how to embody and express what is good, true and beautiful. Cultures are constantly changing and producing new technologies, and this is happening more quickly than ever before. Individually and as a College community, it would be easy to be distracted and discouraged in the face of these tides of change.

At some times and places in history, these cultural tides have been significantly shaped by the gospel.

At other times and places, these

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tides have been impacted by values and belief systems that ignore or brazenly reject the lordship of Jesus.

When the cultural tide appears to run in favourable ways, it is easy for the church to be unaware of its impact. Even a dead dog can swim with the tide. But when the tide turns, and it is no longer easy or possible to keep doing what’s always been done, we have choices to make. Moore College is seeking to equip students to minister in times like this. In times when some of the privileges and respectability that used to go along with Christian ministry have been eroded, and where the familiar and comfortable patterns of doing things have been disrupted.

How do we prepare and look forward to ministry in times like this? Well, it is helpful to know something about tides, and much more about Jesus.

Harnessing the tide The first thing we should know about tides is that they are not to be feared. Tides are predictable; these days, they can even be harnessed to power cities. There are aspects of

the tides of change around us that we ought to embrace and harness.

The invention of the pipe organ, radio and television were all denounced by some groups of Christians when they first appeared, but we now find it difficult to appreciate what they were worried about. Change inevitably produces anxiety, but as beloved children of the God of all, we have nothing to fear from change (John 14:27).

In our time, technology, communication methods, and travel have all made the proclamation of the gospel to the ends of the earth possible in new ways. Artificial Intelligence is being harnessed to aid the translation of the Bible into new languages throughout the world. This cuts the time needed and increases the pool of people participating in translation projects.

The digital translation of Christian resources, and even the spoken word in real-time, enables us to serve many more people than before. We can physically travel almost anywhere in the world within a few days and set up video calls within seconds. We can provide people in our churches who struggle to understand our language with access

to written or audio translations so that they, too, can hear the word in a tongue that makes sense to them.

We can carry a library of thousands of Christian books around in our pockets and use software to access and understand the Bible in its original languages. We can harness the tides of change.

Tides always turn The second thing we must know is that tides turn; they always do. This does not necessarily mean that we will see revival break out in our lifetime, although we might, and we should pray and work to that end.

We do not know when the tide will turn, but we do know the end. God is bringing all things under the feet of the Lord Jesus (Ephesians 1:7–10), and although we may not always be able to see it, God always works what is good for those who love him (Romans 8:28). In the end, every knee will bow, and every tongue will confess that Jesus is Lord (Philippians 2:9–11). Knowing this leaves us confident that no matter what the circumstances look and feel like today, the tide will turn, and in the end, all will be well.

God is in control of the tides of change The third thing that we need to know about tides is that God is always in control of them. Tides are incredibly powerful, but God sets the limit of the seas (Job 38:8–11; Psalm 104:6–9). Just as with the tides, the rulers, authorities, powers and principalities of this world are also subject to God’s control (Colossians 2:9–15; Proverbs 21:1). He numbers every hair of our heads (Matthew 10:30–31), he knows all that is happening, and his Son Jesus is still on the throne.

On your social media feed, it’s easy to detect frenzied activity and even panic in some Christian quarters.

Every next battle in the ‘culture wars’ is the critical one. The potentially catastrophic impacts of each new piece of legislation are

amplified. Don’t misunderstand me, I am convinced that we are living in a profoundly impoverished society because of recent changes in the law and that we are at risk of further harm through some of the proposals currently before State and Federal governments. Over the last few years, I have written to politicians, made submissions to government inquiries and advisory boards, and marched in demonstrations about issues like abortion, euthanasia, the sexualisation of children, immigration policy, prostitution, freedom of religion and the imposition of gender ideology in public policy.

TIDES ARE INCREDIBLY POWERFUL, BUT GOD SETS THE LIMIT OF THE SEAS.

There is no shortage of issues to be concerned about, and I am profoundly grateful to live in a country that affords us so many avenues to contribute freely to political decision-making. An important part of living as a faithful Christian citizen who actively loves others is to genuinely seek the good of the cities that we live in (Luke 6:27–36; cf. Jeremiah 29:4–7).

However, we do that from a position of confidence, not as those under threat. God is in control of all things. He will grow his church and government legislation, popular dissent, outright persecution, or even the gates of hell will not prevail against it (Matthew 16:18).

Anchors beat tides every time The final thing to know about tides is that anchors beat tides every time.

The writer of Hebrews was addressing an audience who were living in times of incredible tides of change. They were a Hebrew

Christian community trying to come to terms with the transition from Old to New Covenant. They were first-generation Christians, steeped in Jewish tradition and heritage (a well-established tide), facing persecution, and in grave danger of drifting away (Hebrews 2:1). The writer urges them and us to pay closer attention to the salvation we have heard about. In the face of all the changes and pressures of the world, to remember that God never changes and that his promised salvation brings a sure and certain hope – an anchor for our souls (Hebrews 6:19). An anchor holds against the tide. While the water rushes by, the anchor stays put.

As we each look to minister and lead God’s people in different ways through the tides of change, it is easy for the tide to grab our attention. For the culture or the technology or the next change or challenge to dominate our field of view. If you try to stand in flowing water and you keep watching the water, you will fall over. To balance, to stand firm, you need a point of reference that is not moving. An anchor. The very best way to ensure that you will continue to proclaim the gospel faithfully and effectively in the tides of change ahead is to focus on the anchor, the sure hope of salvation held out by the unchanging and ever-reliable Lord of all.

If we maintain a focus on the Lord Jesus, on the hope of the gospel of Jesus, we can approach the tides of change with confidence, harnessing what is good and useful, enduring all kinds of difficulties for a time, knowing all along that Jesus is on the throne. In the end, every knee will bow before him, and every tongue will confess that he is Lord.

In that confidence, we can adapt and change some of our modes of ministry and be open to new ways of doing things while holding tightly to the anchor of our souls – the sure hope of the salvation Jesus has won for us.

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Kessia Virah-Sawmy student profile Where were you ten years ago?

I was on the island of Mauritius, where I grew up. At the time, I was obtaining my scuba-diving certification and eagerly anticipating my studies in Marine Biology at James Cook University in Townsville. Mauritius was all I knew, but I couldn’t wait to dive into the big island life in Australia.

My parents, who came to know Jesus during their high school years, introduced my siblings and me to the gospel as they read the Bible with us and took us to an evangelical church. In Mauritius, the church differs slightly from Australian churches in that the services are conducted in Mauritian Creole, and hymns are sung in three languages (Creole, French and English). Yet, the truth of the gospel is proclaimed.

remarkably as I read his word with different women.

Seeing some of their hearts soften to the gospel and then commit to Jesus was a profound privilege.

Moving to Sydney has been a whirlwind experience with noisy streets and scary drivers. There have been so many changes, from moving interstate, changing churches and getting back into the swing of study.

Where were you five years ago?

But, amidst the changes, there is much to be grateful for.

What a privilege it is to study the Bible, learn from wise and humble lecturers and build relationships within a supportive community. And being fed delicious food has certainly been a highlight, too!

In algae! Back then, I worked as an algologist on a prawn farm in the Whitsundays. Working in such a beautiful part of the world was a dream come true, although I knew it was only temporary.

Where do you hope to be five years from now?

Before starting work, mentors and friends had encouraged me to pursue full-time ministry. While at university, I had discovered that opening the Scriptures with others brought me far more joy than attending lectures on fish. Sharing the gospel with friends opened my eyes to the urgency of spreading it. So, the idea of embarking on a ministry apprenticeship was both thrilling and daunting. While I longed to honour my parents, I grappled with the possibility of disappointing them by deviating away from my career.

Where were you 12 months ago?

I was halfway through my ministry apprenticeship with AFES at James Cook University. Despite my own sinfulness and limited Bible knowledge, God worked

I am prayerfully considering returning to Mauritius to serve Jesus after my three years at Moore College. There are several possibilities for serving, whether through partnering with the IFES group, being involved in children’s ministry, or serving within the local church community.

Mauritius, with its multicultural landscape and diverse religious groups (Hindus, Muslims, Catholics, Buddhists), presents both challenges and opportunities for spreading the gospel. Only 2% of the population are Protestant Christians, but I firmly believe that God is actively at work on the island, drawing people to the knowledge of his Son. My earnest prayer is for God to raise up faithful Christians who will not only serve as exemplars of his love but also boldly proclaim the transformative message of Jesus Christ.

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CALEB AU I’m excited to move from Canberra to study at Moore College and serve with brothers and sisters at Guildford Anglican Church. Please pray that I will grow in godliness and devote myself to studying God’s word – all to and for his praise and glory.

ANDREW BARICH I’m excited to start learning languages and digging deep into God’s word. I enjoy sleeping, eating, and drinking coffee. I’ve just started living in John Chapman House. Please pray that I can faithfully study while I serve as a student minister at St Luke’s Anglican in Liverpool.

JAMES BECK I’m working at St Stephen’s Anglican Church Normanhurst and am excited to move to Newtown and study at Moore! I’d appreciate it if you could pray that College will be a time for me to grow in my knowledge of God and my love for him daily.

EMILY BROWN I’m serving alongside God’s people at St George North Anglican Church, and I’m excited to continue growing in my knowledge and love for God at College. Please pray that I’ll fix my focus on Christ as I humble myself before him and draw on him for strength.

NIC BROWN I became a Christian in Armidale. I have just finished MTS at Hunter Bible Church in Newcastle and am excited to start at Moore College this year.

My current plan is to complete the Master’s Degree and continue in vocational ministry.

NATHAN CHANG I enjoy bubble tea, board games, fairy lights, land sports, fellowship, and the Bible. Before College, I used to be a high school teacher and MTS apprentice at Grace Church Kogarah.

Please pray for my wife Josephine and me as we joyfully serve at FOCUS Church UNSW.

SHAWN CHEN Ningjia and I are from mainland China.

We’re involved with Credo UTS, which serves international students there. Please pray that we’ll keep growing in our marriage and godly character. I’m joyful and excited to see more people become committed followers of our Lord Jesus Christ.

SHEINA CHEN Alex and I are attending St Peters Anglican Church, Cooks River.

Please pray for us to settle into the But Har Gra (College housing) community and that we’ll keep growing in the knowledge and love of God as well as in wisdom about how we can serve him in the future.

ALAN COLLINS Coming from the UK, I am excited to study in Sydney and develop my character as I seek to serve at St Jude’s Anglican Church Randwick. Please pray that I can settle quickly, love Jesus more and that God will use all my experiences for his glory!

MARTIN COMBS Heidi and I seek to equip ourselves to serve Jesus better in country Australia. Our children are Abigail, Amy, and Calvin (married to Rachael). We are serving at Petersham Presbyterian Church.

Please pray that we’ll continue to grow in our love of Christ and our desire to serve his people.

ETHAN CRAWSHAW I am married to Katie, and we are at Soul Revival Church. I am really passionate about youth ministry and evangelism.

Thank God for the opportunity to be equipped at Moore as I serve in partnership with Jesus.

Please pray for the youth groups across Sydney and their leaders.

JOEL CREEK I’ve moved from Melbourne this year to study at Moore and serve at Gymea Anglican Church. I love seeing people come to know Christ in the word of God and realise that his word can change people’s lives.

Please pray for more opportunities to do just that with people.

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ETHAN CROSWELLER I came to faith at St John’s Maroubra.

Now I serve at Grace City Church as a student minister. I’m thankful for God’s presence.

He is always with me, wherever I am. Please pray that Paige and I will seek him more and more.

JONO DUNN I’m married to Vanessa, and we have a daughter named Phoebe. I’m looking forward to growing relationships with my cohort and serving God. Please pray for us as we start at St Mark’s Darling Point that we will settle in quickly and be an encouragement to the people there.

KYLEE ELLIS My passion for church planting/revitalisation is what led me to College, and I look forward to seeing where God will send me. Please pray that my kids will remain on fire for the Lord as he reveals where he wants us to serve him as a family team.

DANIEL ELVERY My wife Trinity and I have moved down from Brisbane and now serve at Christ Church Gladesville.

Please pray that we will be humble and teachable.

Also, pray that God will guide us as we prepare for and consider future ministry options, particularly overseas missions.

BENJAMIN FRASER I’m excited to start College this year and student ministry at St Matthias Anglican Church! I hope to return to high school ministry afterward, but I’m very open to other possibilities. Please pray that College will shape my heart so that I can love God and his people more.

GLORIA GIANG I’m thankful for the opportunity to serve with Two Ways Ministries and St Nicolas’ Anglican Church in Coogee! I’m excited to grow in my relationship with God and others while diving into God’s word. Please pray that God will help me live out the truth and in godliness.

HANNAH GRANT I love Jesus, kids’ ministry, my church (Holy Trinity Kingsford Anglican Church), reading, learning languages, the outdoors, as well as friends and family. I’ve been working on sustainable development projects at Anglican Aid. Please pray that I’ll become more like Jesus this year by knowing God better through his word.

AIMEE GRAY I’ve moved from New Zealand and am serving at St Thomas’ Anglican Church, North Sydney.

Sydney is the fourth city I’ve lived in, and Jesus has been such a comfort to me as my faithful friend. I love a show tune and a strong ‘flat-white.’

TOM HARDY I’m married to Sarah and have a wonderful son, Isaac. Having just moved from Newcastle, we now serve at Macquarie Baptist church. Please pray that God will use us to bring glory to his name and to the work of his Son, Jesus.

BRITT HASSELL I’m excited to serve this year at Vine Church on the music and kids’ teams.

Please pray that, as I study and serve far from home and family, God will grow my faith and deepen my understanding of his word in preparation for future ministry back in the UK.

RILEY IRWIN I am serving at St Matthias Anglican Centennial Park, and I’m committed to going wherever God sends me. I’d love to train and equip ministers, hopefully by lecturing at a theological College in a less-resourced area than Sydney! Please pray for a joyful commitment to the College community.

SIMON JONES My wife Jemima and I have moved from Canberra to Sydney. We look forward to being equipped to serve God wherever he places us in the future.

We love parenting our little boy, Theo, and are excited to see him grow over time at College.

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LUCY KEYS I moved to study at Moore this year from the Sunny Coast in Queensland, where I did MTS with AFES. I’m now serving at St John’s Anglican Cathedral Parramatta.

I don’t yet know where studying will lead me.

Please pray that God will use me wherever he sees fit.

MICHAEL KING Alongside my studies, I have the privilege to serve the saints at St Martin’s Anglican Church at Georges Hall.

Please be praying that I will be able to grow in wonder of God’s good plans and in my personal godliness.

HENRY LI I’m a student minister with my family at Marrickville Road Church.

Please pray for Rina and me as we transition into studying at College with Eliza and Teddy (2.5 and 1 years old).

It’ll be challenging!

Hopefully, what we learn from College will bear fruit throughout our ministry.

BRIAN MCALEA My wife, Theodora, and I travelled from London to study at Moore College.

We’re serving at St Thomas’ Anglican Church, North Sydney. Please pray that the Lord will grow us in his knowledge and give us fruitful ministry here in Sydney.

JACOB MIERENDORFF I am married to Jemimah (a kindergarten teacher), and we are serving at Shellharbour City Anglican Church this year. Please pray that God will give us wisdom for navigating this new season and big hearts that will love people generously.

EMILY MILLS I love tea, people, and spending time in nature.

Jono and I have moved to Newtown after doing MTS with AFES in Canberra and are now serving at St John’s Park Anglican Church.

Please pray that our understanding of God will deepen during our studies at Moore!

JONO MILLS Alongside my wife Emily, I’m serving at St John’s Park Anglican Church.

I’m passionate about history, 19th century literature, beaches, Emily and Jesus, and I look forward to being sharpened by God’s word this year. Please ask God to grow my love for his Son and his people more.

LAURA MOSS I love Jesus, my husband TJ, our dog, rock climbing, board games, and eating good food. Please pray that I’ll deepen my love and faith in God this year. Pray as TJ and I prepare in our desire to serve in regional Australia or overseas once he graduates.

PHILLIP MUGRIDGE With our children Reuben, Isaac and Esther, my wife Katie and I would love your prayers as I start serving at St James Croydon, aiming to become a school chaplain. Please pray for our love for God and neighbour as we make many transitions.

OLI MULLINS Thank God for the opportunity to learn deeply from Scripture in fellowship and be equipped to preach the gospel. After finishing an apprenticeship with Campus Bible Study UNSW, I now serve at Jannali Anglican Church.

Please pray for my growth in godly love and service to the Lord as his Spirit bears fruit.

LISA NEWNHAM Moving from the country to College in 2024, I’m being trained in children’s ministry at St Paul’s Anglican Church, Carlingford. Thank God for the opportunity to be equipped to serve God in the long term. Please pray that I’ll learn to love and serve him and others more through study.

ABE NG I’m married to Rachel and have an infant son, Sam. We’re serving primarily at Auburn and Newington Anglican Churches as well as the Christian Assembly of NSW, Auburn (the church I grew up in).

Please pray that we’ll grow in godliness through a deeper understanding of the Scriptures.

TJ MOSS Laura and I have moved to Sydney to study at Moore. We hope to serve somewhere underresourced regarding full-time ministers and gospel materials. Please pray that God will lead us wherever he is pleased and that we’ll love God more and teach others to do the same.

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WINONA RADLOFF I’m married to Matt Radloff, a second-year student, and we’re serving at Chatswood Presbyterian Church.

We’re keen to think about ministry overseas, so please pray for wisdom, humility, and love. I loved watching Matt do College last year and how God grew him. Super keen to be here this year!

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LIAM NOLAN I’m married to Laura and have an energetic son named Ulysses. I’m very thankful for the opportunity to serve at St Paul’s Anglican Church, Carlingford. Please pray that my knowledge and love for the Lord will deepen and that I’ll be equipped to serve him faithfully for lifelong ministry.

EVAN OEI I’m serving at Hope Anglican Church Leppington, where I’ll spend lots of time with the youth group! Please pray for diligence and wisdom in balancing ministry and study and that I’ll continue to grow to be more and more like Jesus each day!

NICH POWELL I like hanging with people, fictional lore, and creative problem-solving.

In terms of ministry, I am helping with Bible studies and kids’ ministry at Moorebank Hammondville Anglican Church. Please pray that I will continue to grow in my love for Jesus and his people as I study.

TIM PURDUE Having moved to Sydney from Northern Ireland with my wife Rebecca to study at Moore, I’m currently serving at the healing service at St Andrew’s Cathedral.

Please pray that we will continue to grow in conviction of the need to preach the gospel to the lost.

TADHG RICHARDS As a young man with a young family, which includes my wife Hayley and my baby girl Charlotte, I am very excited to commence my studies and be equipped for a lifetime of ministry.

Please pray that I will be fully equipped through College for serving the people of God.

MARK RIDDELL I’m a 28-year-old Northern Irishman who’s moved from Brisbane to study at Moore College. I have the joy of serving at Christ Church Gladesville.

Please pray that God will increasingly transform me into the likeness of Jesus and prepare me for a lifetime of vocational ministry.

COOPER RISPIN I’m serving at Went­ worth­ville Presbyterian Church, a small but growing church in a Hindu-majority area. I’m excited to be involved in preaching, youth, kids, and Bible study leading.

Please pray that God will shape me in my year at College for his glory!

BENJAMIN ROBERTS I’m married to Erin, who’s studying full-time in the second year. We both enjoy being student ministers at St Barnabas Anglican Church, Roseville. We would love prayer for growing together as we study and serve together. Also, pray that we’ll have our lives focused on Christ.

LEO SCHLICHTENBREDE As a young student from Germany, my former theological training in Australia has encouraged me to study at Moore to grow in faith and character. Since I’m not sure where God is taking me afterward, a prayer for wisdom in discerning what’s next would mean a lot to me!

TIM SMITH My wife and I attend Anglican Churches Springwood with our one-year-old daughter, Grace. Please pray that we will adjust well to full-time study and have many opportunities to serve our local church and beyond with the knowledge learnt through Moore.

ANNA SMITH Rohan and I are student ministers at St John’s Anglican Church Campsie with visits to Sydney Japanese Evangelical Church. Please pray that we can adjust to the culture shock encountered in a new church and be humbly curious as we learn what the church looks like in a different context.

ROHAN SMITH What a joy to study at College! Please pray that we sit humbly under God’s word, growing our minds, hearts, and skills to become more like Jesus as we look to future crosscultural ministry. Give thanks for the safe arrival of our first child in June.

Pray for us to adjust well as new parents.

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JOSH SPENCER I am working for my church in youth ministry.

As its self-supporting nature is a little daunting for me, I would appreciate prayer that God will lead me to do that well. Also, pray that I will stay on top of my studies.

STEPHEN STRONGMAN I’ve just moved from Newcastle, where I finished MTS. Currently, I’m working as a student minister at Sylvania Anglican Church, and I’m grateful for the opportunity to study at Moore. I love spending time with people in outdoor activities like surfing and spearfishing!

CHRIS TOU I am married to Alice, and we have a little bub named Anya.

We currently serve at St Basil’s Artarmon Anglican Church. Please pray for us to be better equipped at College and as a family, serve God’s kingdom and bring more to know him.

SIBIN VARGHESE I am from India and married to Josephine from Tasmania. We go to Life Anglican Church.

Please pray that we will settle smoothly into College life and Sydney and that I will grow in godliness and love for God’s word.

KESSIA VIRAH-SAWMY My prayer while at College is to grow in love for Jesus and be better equipped to serve him potentially in my home country, Mauritius, after College. Please pray that I will not lose sight of why I am here and will keep telling people how amazing Jesus is.

BEN WARREN I’m blessed to be known by our good God, married to the incredible Em, and to serve at St James Anglican Church Menangle. We’re very excited about studying and the community life at Moore. Please pray that we’ll get to know our cohort and God better this year!

EMILY WARREN I look forward to getting to know dead (and alive) theologians this year alongside my student ministry at St James Menangle with my husband, Ben! Please pray that I won’t be puffed up but will use my growth in knowledge to build up others in love!

SAM WILSON My wife Emma and I are excited to be part of the Moore community. We’re joining the launch team of the Multicultural Bible Ministry Blacktown and are keen to serve the folks of Western Sydney!

Please pray for our new marriage and discernment in how God would have us glorify him.

JAMIE WOODS I’m a mathsy guy, so writing essays will be a steep learning curve.

I’d love prayer to keep investing in my relationship with God so that my studies won’t become purely academic and that I can keep loving the Word and let it sharpen me.

RYAN WORBOYS I am so thankful to be here with my wife Courtney and daughter Marlee (in her first year!).

Please pray that by the end of these four years in Sydney, we will be more Christ-like, overflowing with love for God and people, and equipped to serve back in Victoria.

NATHAN XING I’m married to the wonder­ful Helen, and we’re serving in Sydney’s south west together. My dream at College is to make friends with everyone!

But more importantly, please pray with us that our time at College will help us grow in the knowledge of God and every affection for Jesus.

HELEN XING My husband Nate and I are starting College together and serving at Hope Anglican Church Leppington. Please pray that we will become more like Jesus, humbled and awed by our God as we grow in our knowledge of the Bible!

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Change and the constant God T

here are only eight of the Twelve Apostles left.

To avoid confusion, I don’t mean Jesus’ 12 disciples but instead the eponymous limestone stacks off the south coast of Victoria. Apparently, there were only ever nine to begin with. Now, there’s one less, and others will soon follow. Even giant stone monoliths cannot stand against the tides of change.

The world feels very different to what it was five years ago. For a lot of us, our experience of church feels very different, too. While we can’t blame everything on COVID-19, we’re reeling in the wake of a massive tidal wave of change and it’s easy to feel lost.

The poet Matthew Arnold felt similarly, mourning the retreat of the “sea of faith” in his Dover Beach: “Now only I hear / Its melancholy, long, withdrawing roar / Retreating.” To him, the world felt so full of change that it drove faith and certainty out of the picture entirely.

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FIRST YEAR JONO MILLS

The only hope he had left was romantic love, which he saw as being reliable and steady.

Arnold was writing in the 19th century, not the 21st.

Yet, our fear of change is one of the few constants of the human condition. Bob Dylan warned those unwilling to move with the times that they would “soon… be drenched to the bone.” The rising tides of change are scary, as is the erosion of what once seemed certain.

In a world where even the most solid rocks crumble, where can we find hope?

Enduring love There are some songs where you can only remember one line, especially when it’s repeated over and over.

Take Queen’s We Will Rock You as an example.

Psalm 136 is like one of those songs. The phrase, “His love endures forever,” is repeated 26 times in the psalm.

The Psalmist wants to hit this message home. He takes his listeners through the narrative they know so well, starting with God’s artistry in creation, through his deliverance of his people from Egypt and then leading them into victory in the Promised Land. After each movement of Israel’s history comes the refrain, “His love endures forever.”

The constant friend

Throughout all these changes, there is one thing that is constant. Love. Not the fleeting and flimsy romantic love in which Matthew Arnold put his hope, but instead the eternal love of an eternal God.

The constancy of Christ is the motive for both warnings.

Those chasing after money do so out of uncertainty about their future, but God’s people should remember he is faithful. And those getting carried away by false teaching lack certainty in their standing before God, forgetting the once-for-all sacrifice of Christ.

Only one rock is unaffected by the tides of change – the Lord Jesus Christ. As the writer of Hebrews closes his message, he has two warnings for his readers. Firstly, they shouldn’t chase money but instead be content (13:5-6), and secondly, they should look out for false teaching that will take them from the truth (13:9-10).

Strikingly, this refrain is repeated even after the darker lines in the Psalm. It comes after the killing of Egypt’s firstborns (136:10), the destruction of Pharoah’s army (136:15) and the conquering of Canaan’s kings THERE IS (136:17‑20). I would have expected the NO SHADOW refrain to be something like, “To the Lord OF CHANGING belongs the victory”, or “Such is the fate WITH THEE of those who stand against him.” But no, it is “His love endures forever.”

It is God’s covenant love for his people that stays a constant throughout history.

Through Exodus and exile, warring kings and waning law-keeping, God’s love endures. In the Jesus Storybook Bible, Sally Lloyd Jones calls this love a “Never-Stopping, Never Giving Up, Unbreaking, Always and Forever Love”.

The God who rules the heavens has made himself known to those he saved: “There is no shadow of changing with thee”. What a comfort that is in times of change!

The certain Kingdom I have never been good at dealing with changes, yet this year has been full of them: a new home in a new(ish) city and two new languages to learn. Change is rough.

Our removalists were terrible, and Sydney traffic was one of the most terrifying things I’d ever confronted – until I started Hebrew! These changes raised fear and uncertainty in me that I thought was long gone. Change is unsettling because it makes the future seem unknown.

Both warnings come with an encouragement to remember this truth: “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever” (13:8). There is no need for false security when we have real security.

Jesus does not change as the world around us does, or even as we do through age and circumstance.

The Lord Jesus I loved as a child is the same Lord Jesus I love now. Though my love has been anything but constant, his love has been and will ever be enduring, forgiving, forbearing, unchanging. As the hymn How Firm a Foundation says, “The soul that on Jesus still leans for repose / He will not, he cannot, desert to its foe.”

There is no crumbling of Jesus’ love for his people. His work on the cross cannot be undone. So, our future is sure, no matter what lies ahead. We need not fear any changes because of two unchanging things: his rule and his love.

Yet, Paul’s absolute certainty about the future in Romans 6 fills me with relief: “If we have been united with him in a death like his, we will certainly be united with him in a resurrection like his” (6:5). Paul goes on to stress the once-for-all nature of Christ’s death. There is no need for Jesus to die again because he’s done it all! There is no way he could ever die again because he has beaten death!

Those who are united with Christ know where they are going. There may still be many changes ahead, but there is certainty about where we’re heading and the constancy of God’s love.

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PART-TIME STUDENTS Serena Aseervatham | St Anne’s Strathfield

Clare Ashley | Vine Church, Surry Hills

Lilian Au | Naremburn Cammeray Anglican Church

Doris Awad | St Paul’s Anglican Church, Carlingford

Morgan Biddle | Wahroonga Anglican Church

Vivian Booker | St Paul’s

Anglican Church, Castle Hill

Tim Brake | St Matthias Anglican Church, Paddington

Ryan Carter Jaffe Chiu | St George’s Anglican Church Hurstville

Sophia Choi | Enfield &

Strathfield Anglican Church

Jason Chuang | St Paul’s

Anglican Church, Carlingford

Ashley Cleworth | Grace City Church Waterloo

Heidi Combs | The Joshua

Tree Presbyterian Church, Petersham

Madi Daugaard | EV Church Georgie Dezius | Lighthouse Church

James Dezius | Lighthouse Church Alice Dickens | Menai Anglican Church

Dhanu Eliezer | Scots

Presbyterian Church Sydney

Jordan Formston | EV Church Jackson Gatenby | The Bridge Church

Sarah Glynn | St John’s Sutherland Jo Hann | Bulli Anglican Church Peter Harvie | Wild Street

TIDES OF CH ANG E

Church

Lydia Parker | St Thomas’

Tilly Sutton | Grace City Church Waterloo

Beatrice Tang | Captivate Presbyterian Church

Clement Tang | GracePoint

Chinese Presbyterian Church

Saw Peters | Grace City Church

Sophie Totonjian Hanna Tsoi | West Ryde Anglican

Kartika Prins | Marrickville Road

Michelle Varcoe | Grace City

Garth Rossler | St Swithun’s

Brayden Wall | Soul Revival

Aaron Kao | The Bridge Church

Caitlin Rossler | Christ Church

Melody Kao | The Bridge Church

Kat Saville | All Saints’ Oatley

Michael Kennard | Campbelltown

Andrew Seton | St Andrew’s

Reece Wallace | EV Church Tim Wallace | EV Church Nat Ward | EV Church Nick Ward | St Thomas’ Anglican

Lin Lee | South Sydney Anglican

Melanie Sheath | EV Church John Sheldon Kelvin Smith | EV Church Jasper Smith | St Matts Church

Anglican Church

Jo Hearne | Hunter Bible Church Danielle Huen | St Paul’s Castle Hill

Holly Jamieson | EV Church Jemima Jones | St John’s

Anglican Cathedral, Parramatta Macquarie Park Macquarie Park

City Baptist Church Church

Gaby Lewis | Christ Church Lavender Bay

Belinda Liney | St Stephen’s Normanhurst

Nick Lowe | St Philip’s South Turramurra

Andrew Lui | Enfield & Strathfield Anglican Church

Gabriel Maier | St Thomas’

Anglican Church North Sydney

Tish Maier | St Thomas’ Anglican Church North Sydney

Semester 1 part-time evening students with their lecturers

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Krista Mitchell | EV Church Toby Mitchell | EV Church Luke Morris | Christ Church St Ives Grace Ogg | San Souci Anglican

Anglican Church, Enfield Waterloo Church

Anglican Church Pymble St Ives

West Anglican Church Roseville

Botany

Jasmin Smith | Vine Church Surry Hills

Eddie So Danni Stephens | Grace City Church Waterloo

Priscilla Sullivan | MBM Rooty Hill Edwin Sun | Hebron Chinese Alliance Church

Church

Church Waterloo Church Kirrawee

Church North Sydney

Anita Widyasaputra | Grace City Church Waterloo

Sophie Wiid | St Nicolas’ Church Coogee

David Wong Susie Wright | Willoughby Park Anglican Church

Lucy Wu | St George North Anglican Church

Julian Yin | The Bridge Church Jason Yip | GracePoint Chinese Presbyterian Church

Ming Zeng | Auburn Anglican Church

POSTGRADUATE RESEARCH STUDENTS

PhD CANDICE BERGAMIN

THOM BULL

IAN CHEW

DAVID CLANCEY

STEVE ROCKWELL

LUCAS SHARLEY

DAVID BRACKENBURY

MIKE LEONG

TIM NICHOLLS

PAUL WHITE

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Academic Support Officer

Gordon Cain Gordon is the College’s Academic Support Coordinator. His goal is to see a greater variety of students enter Moore and succeed, and to help all students flourish in their studies here. He is married to Lynette, and they have four children and three grandkids. He loves cooking, nature walks, short, well-written theology books, and chilling with family and friends.

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second year

Paul Rajkumar student profile What’s the first thing you think of when you hear the word “change”?

And has that been a successful strategy for you?

This is almost definitely a sign of my age, but the first thing I think about is doing the HSC English exam back when the Area of Study was “Change”. I can vividly imagine myself desperately trying to think of evocative ways to articulate in a piece of not-very-creative writing the concept of “change” without using the word “change”: “transition”, “transform”, “metamorphosise”.

Safe to say, I doubt the poor exam markers reading it were thinking that they were reading the next Shakespeare or Dostoevsky.

Yes and no. Yes, because it means that the things that need doing get done. I’m not one to prevaricate or pontificate; I will just get on with things. So, if the metric of success is completion rate, it is a spectacularly efficient way of dealing with change.

So, you’re not someone who has had to deal with lots of change?

Quite the opposite. Both personally and for us as a family, we have had to deal with lots of change, especially in the past year.

We moved from the UK to Australia back in February 2023 to come study at Moore Theological College.

Therefore, in the past year, our family has changed countries, changed homes, changed church, changed profession, changed daycare, changed cars, changed furniture (three times) and said farewell to old friends in the UK, reconnected with older friends in Sydney and said hello to College life and community.

How have you dealt with those changes personally?

Fairly transactionally. The way I deal with change is exactly how I dealt with anything in my previous life as a lawyer: to systematise and prioritise. I effectively go into “change management” mode, where I work through what the most important and/or easiest wins are before moving on to the less important / harder wins. Thus, I keep churning and plugging away until, over the passage of time, I’ve ticked off everything on my list. Thus, my playbook for dealing with change is like that of an English Premier League manager: one game at a time.

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On the other hand, what it ultimately leads to is incredible self-reliance that leads to boastful confidence, vainglory and, ultimately, pride. If my ability to deal with change is, in my own opinion, completely within my own power and control and its success completely dependent on my efforts, then I am no better than those Babylonians in Genesis 11 trying to build a tower up to the sky.

Also, it is incredibly dismissive of how change might affect others, not least my family! It’s fair to say that moving across the world to an unknown country, city, and College has been much tougher on Tori and the children. The extent to which I rely on my own self-will to deal with change definitely makes me more blinkered as to how others are coping with change.

What has helped you navigate change then in a godly way since coming to College?

One of my favourite verses in all of Scripture is Isaiah 46:9-10: “I am God, and there is none like me, declaring the end from the beginning.”

It definitely helps remembering that the God we serve is the one who declares the end from the beginning. He is utterly sovereign, and I am utterly dependent.

How can we be praying for you and the family?

Please pray for us as we continue to navigate change as we continue to settle into College life. Please pray for Tori especially who is navigating change every week by driving up to the Central Coast to work as a GP. She is definitely bearing the brunt of the tides of changes for our family! We’d also love prayer we would be godly in our marriage and parenthood and seek the Lord’s glory, especially with my non-Christian school friends and old work colleagues.

SECOND

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DAVID ADAMS I’m part of the church family at St Paul’s Terrey Hills and am excited to continue serving there this year. Please pray that I will continue to grow in my love for God as I study this year and honour him in how I live in every aspect of life.

JAKE ASHLEY Clare and I recently moved to Newtown and started at Vine Church Surry Hills. Pray our marriage will honour Christ, we love our families from afar (south coast), Clare can balance work (Solicitor) with some part-time study, God improves my health and capacity, and we love and trust Jesus more.

RYAN BARCHAM Starting the new year with our third child. We would love prayer for finding the balance between study and a new family life, as it has been a challenging beginning with not much sleep! I am also taking on the role of organising the night service at church.

SAM BEGG The new year has brought me into a new church family at St Mark’s Darling Point!

Thankful for the opportunity to partner with the saints there and continue to study at College. I’d love prayer for diligence in study, joy in Jesus and wisdom in how to serve him well.

ANGELO BERCASIO I’m currently serving at St Martins Georges Hall.

I hope to do overseas mission after College.

Pray that my time at College will stretch me in my understanding of God’s word and equip me to serve wherever God sends me.

ROSIE CAMPBELL My husband Sam and I are excited to have started at Mosman Village Church this year and to help with kids and youth there. I’m thankful to be able to continue studying God’s word at College and would love prayer for diligence in studying.

THOMAS CATCHPOOLE I’m passionate about serving our Lord Jesus through the preaching of his word and seeing his church grow. Please pray for me and my studies as I prepare to serve him here in Sydney or abroad in the years to come!

JACINTA CHAPMAN I thank God for his unchanging grace in this next year of College and church at St Matt’s Botany. I’m so thankful for the privilege of studying at Moore College! Please pray for prayerful dependence on God, growing humility and faithfulness in learning, living and proclaiming the gospel.

ALEX CHEN Sheina and I are continuing to attend churchs at St Peter’s, Cooks River. We’ve recently moved into the Croydon community, and we’re enjoying being at College together. Pray that we would learn and serve well together as a team and would trust God’s sovereignty for future plans.

MING CHIN As I serve in Bankstown with South West Evangelical Church, please pray that I may balance study, ministry and rest.

Pray that I may trust boldly in God’s sovereignty and that I may continue to grow in my love of God, not just in knowledge of him.

ISAAC CONDIE My wife Rose and I serve at Oakhurst Anglican and welcomed our first child, Archie, in April.

Please pray that God will grant wisdom and patience as we begin our life as parents and pray that we would continue to grow in our love for God and zeal for service.

HAMISH COY Married to Lauren, and we are expecting a baby in July. Attending Cambridge Park Anglican for our second year.

Lauren works as a primary school teacher.

Pray we can glorify God in all that we do and trust in his providence, knowing he will supply our every need.

JAMES CROSSLEY I’m married to Leonie, I’m currently studying the Bachelor of Theology, and this year I’m a student minister at St Marys and St Clair Anglican churches in western Sydney. Leonie and I would appreciate prayer that God would continue to lead us and prepare us for lives in his service.

JOEL FLETCHER Married to Samantha, who is a social worker, we attend Wenty Anglican Church. I love having good conversations and taking very short walks on the beach. Sam enjoys painting and making stuff. Praise God for the safe arrival of a baby boy in June.

BEN GIBSON Really enjoying College and my second year serving at St George North Anglican Church.

Please pray for me as I seek God’s will on a good place to aim after College, whether that’s church ministry, back into school chaplaincy, or something else entirely!

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TIMOTHY GRIFFITHS My wife Liv and I have recently welcomed our daughter Eloise into the world. We serve at St John’s Sutherland.

We’re very passionate about parish ministry and seeing God’s kingdom grow and be built up. Please pray for us as we navigate College, ministry, and family life.

PHOEBE GUERRA JESS GUNAWAN I’m grateful that I can Excited to keep continue serving the studying God’s word in international students and community, while workers at St Barnabas continuing to serve as Anglican Church Broadway. a student minister at Pray that I can keep on St Martin’s Anglican enjoying knowing Jesus Church, Georges Hall! deeper through my College Please pray for wisdom and church communities and humility in how I while learning the value use my capacity and for of His word, prayer, continual growth in relationships, regular godliness as I learn more exercise and rest. about God’s word.

JONNY HANN Jo and I are enjoying our second year at Bulli Anglican Church and are thankful for continued sustenance as I commute daily from Wollongong.

Pray that I would use my time well on the train and that Jo would have opportunities to speak of Christ with her school students.

JOSH HAYWARD I’m very thankful to be at College after being in full-time ministry for a few years and I am looking forward to growing. Claire and I have been married for a few years and are currently loving God’s people at Christ Church St Ives.

DANIEL HEARD Moving from the Coast to Sydney with my wife and two kids, please pray that the move would be smooth and we’d settle in well. We have recently joined Freshwater Anglican Church and would love prayer that we’d be used well for the kingdom there.

CHRIS HEMBRY We attend church at All Saints Woollahra. Being at College has been a real stretching exercise for us.

We are now well on our way to touching our toes.

There is always room for more growth. The Lord is good.

VICTOR JONG Please pray that God would continue to grow both Kath and me in godliness as we build healthy patterns in our marriage, that we would serve faithfully at St Stephen’s, Willoughby and that I would grow in my love for God through College.

JIMMY KNIGHT I’m very excited to have started College this year, and my wife Marlee is excited for me too! Please pray that I would adjust quickly to College life, that I would depend on my Father for strength when I feel stretched and that I would grow in wonder for God.

CALEB KNIGHT Hayley and I are members of Fairfield and Bossley Park Anglican.

Please praise God for the wonderful blessing His people have been to us this past year. And ask that we would have all we need to serve him well this year with church, family, College, and work.

JASON KUAN I love sunrises and serving at Grace City Church, Waterloo.

Keen for church planting or mission work in gospel-poor areas. Please pray for good spiritual discipline and that I would grow in joyful, sacrificial service to the One who joyfully sacrificed himself for me.

DOMINIC KUEK Gillian and I welcomed our daughter, Zoe, in December! Please pray that we will be godly parents and that she will grow to know the “life” that Jesus offers.

Pray also that we will continue to grow in love and humility as we serve at St Thomas’ North Sydney.

DAVID KUOK I came here from Malaysia with my wife Emerlyn and our kids, Abigail and Isaiah.

Currently at Bayside Anglican. After College, we’ll return to Malaysia to be involved with church planting and university ministry. Pray that God equips us well for this challenging work and connects us to mission supporters.

STEPHANIE LARKIN Am incredibly thankful to God for his ongoing provision in study and life at College. Please pray as I continue to serve at Marrickville Road Anglican in leading the kids’ ministry and for joy and obedience in submitting all things to the Lord.

ED LAU Newly married to Winnie since January! We go to church at AuburnNewington Anglican and live in MooreWest. Give thanks for the chance to go to College with Winnie. Pray that we will transition well into marriage and for God’s guidance in terms of future ministry location.

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JOSHUA LU Thankful and excited for another year to dig deeper into God’s word and to serve with the saints at Yagoona Anglican. Please pray that God would keep me close to him and grow me more and more in the likeness of his Son.

DAN MAK Please pray that I will honour God in my studies and student ministry at St Thomas’ North Sydney, especially when things get more busy. Please also pray for God’s guidance and equipping for future ministry in Hong Kong.

Thank you!

TASH MCCONNELL I am excited for another year of growth at College and with my church, Minchinbury Anglican.

Please pray that the Lord will continue to shape me to be more like Jesus.

Pray that I will be a faithful student, teacher and believer as I prepare for a life in ministry.

NICK MEULI Pray I’d invest heaps over my time here as I hope to join in on church planting back in New Zealand after College. I’m serving at Newtown Erskineville Anglican Church, where my main role is to spur on all of us with our evangelistic heart and skills. How good!

NATHANAEL MUSCAT What a privilege to spend these years thinking hard about God’s word.

Pray that our love will increase far more than our knowledge does. Pray that Chloe and I can gently and persistently teach Ezra, Eleanor and Audrey the gospel. Pray we’ll serve joyfully and effectively at Fairy Meadow Anglican.

CARL NEAL My wife Imojean, two children and I live at MooreWest and are members of Toongabbie Anglican Church. We are so thankful for the chance to study and live with other students and families. Please pray that we will continually seek God and trust him throughout this year.

GLORIA NELSON Please pray that Brendan and I will continue to grow in our love and knowledge of Christ. Pray that his joy will overflow into every facet of our lives and that we might boldly proclaim Christ.

Also, for wisdom as we navigate, as sojourners, in this decaying world.

BRENDAN NELSON Gloria and I are eagerly continuing at Engadine Anglican this year! Please pray that we would joyfully serve our great heavenly Father and daily grow more and more into the likeness of his Son. Pray for humility as we study.

NICK PEARSON This year, we are serving at St James Whalan.

Thank God for the privilege of serving with these faithful saints who are keen to see the lost saved and the saved live for Christ. Please also pray for the new addition to our family arriving in August!

JOSH PETERSON I’m married to Tahlia, and we have a one-yearold daughter, Taya. I am serving as a student minister at St Matt’s Ashbury in a new church plant that kicked off in March. Please pray that we would have the courage to reach out with the gospel in Ashbury.

MATTHEW RADLOFF Married to Winona (in first year). Keen to experi­ence College together. We’re in our second year at Chatswood Presbyterian Church where I’m continuing as a student minister. Please pray for us as we consider where God would have us serve during our remaining time at College and beyond.

PAUL RAJKUMAR Tori and I, alongside Reuben and Scarlett, are excited for second year at Moore. We’d love your prayers that we continue to settle into life in Australia and that we would continue to read, mark and learn God’s word so that we know God and his goodness all the more.

ROSIE RICE God is good! Another year to know him in his word, know his people around College and to serve with Two Ways Ministries and among the saints at St Nic’s, Coogee.

Please pray that I’d be a living sacrifice and be transformed by the renewing of my mind!

ERIN ROBERTS My husband Ben and I are both studying full-time this year, with Ben starting first year.

Please pray that we will both love each other well as we adjust to life as two students, and that we will glorify God through our student ministry at St Barnabas Roseville East.

JEREMY ROBINSON I’m feeling settled at Moore, having moved from Geelong, Victoria, and having more responsibility as a student minister at Bayside Anglican Church. Pray for a deepening of friendships, continued reflection and thinking through what I’m learning, and to keep being challenged to consider what ministry I will serve in.

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JORDAN SEIFERT My wife Miri and I are living on the Central Coast with two kids and I am commuting to College. Please pray for good family time together as we juggle College, commuting and family.

Pray I will be able to sink time and energy into growing deeply in theological studies.

MICAH SHEATH Married to Ash with two kids, Jeremy and Edmund. Please pray that as we learn about our great God and his word, he will transform our hearts. Pray that more and more we would delight in God and be eager to grow in godliness.

DANIEL SHEATH Paige and I are at Wild St Maroubra this year. We are thankful for another year to study the Bible at College. Please pray that God would give us wisdom and that we would grow in our love and knowledge of Jesus!

CHICHI SOBOYA Praise God with me for the privilege of another year to learn from his word and his people! I’m a Two Ways Ministries minion this year (and loving it!) and worshipping with the saints at St Nic’s, Coogee. Please pray for language learning at College and wisdom to navigate the thrills of life.

TOM STANTON Excited to dig deeper in my second year of College. Pray for Ally and I that we would grow in our love for Jesus and that our wills would become more aligned with his. Pray that we would faithfully love and serve the people of Menai Anglican.

JENNY TAIT I’m excited to continue studying God’s word and pray that God would continue to grow my knowledge of him, which leads to a transformed and humble heart. I’ll be serving at Wahroonga Anglican and partnering with them to bring the gospel to kids and youth.

JO TEO I attend and serve at Drummoyne Presbyterian Church. I’m thankful to God for his continued provision and care.

Pray that I will continue to grow in love for my Saviour, the heart for the lost, and serve his people well.

BEN THIELEMANS One year into College, I’m happy to report that Jesus is still faithful.

Please be praying for Chloe and me that we will serve him faithfully at Christ Church Inner West. Also, pray I will be disciplined in using my time wisely as I study.

LIAM THOMPSON My wife Kaysia and I are very passionate about seeing the gospel go out to those in the new south west of Sydney. Please pray that we would grow to be more like Christ and gain clarity on where the Lord would have us minister after College.

FIONA THOMSON I’m keen to be going into my second year of learning at College and serving in the kids ministry at St Anne’s Anglican Church, Ryde.

Pray that I will manage my time faithfully this year and grow in prayerfulness and thankfulness.

ABBY VANMIDDE Ben and I have thoroughly enjoyed studying at College together and serving at St Mark’s in Pennant Hills. I would love your prayer that we would continue to work well as a team and trust God’s providence through every difficult circumstance.

BEN VANMIDDE Abby and I are both continuing our studies and our student ministry at St Mark’s Pennant Hills.

Please pray that we will grow in our comprehension of the unfathomable love of Christ (Ephesians 3) and that this love will fuel our marriage, studies, and student ministry, all for God’s glory.

PERCIVAL WIID Soph and I are excited for another year at College, to develop the friendships we’ve started and serve with the Two Ways team!

Please pray for diligence in studies, godliness in life and love for our church (and that we would continue to see fruit there!).

DAVID WRIGHT I am serving as a student minister at St Luke’s Liverpool and helping out with ministry at St Paul’s College at the University of Sydney, where I live.

Please pray for continued diligence in my studies and for grace, faithfulness, and effectiveness in my ministry.

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Pursue change SECOND YEAR ABBY VANMIDDE

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hen I think about “change”, my mind recoils at the prospect of difficult circumstances that unexpectedly intrude into my life. I don’t necessarily enjoy change, so I tend to avoid it when I can. However, as followers of Jesus, there is a kind of change that we should not only expect but embrace: internal, spiritual change. We were irreversibly changed when the new creation came, and the old went (2 Cor 5:17), but it doesn’t stop there. We are commanded to put to death what is earthly in us (Col 3:5), be transformed by the renewal of our minds (Rom 12:2) and walk to please God more and more (1 Thess 4:1–8)!

We deeply desire to change like this, but when was the last time you actively pursued change? There have been periods in my life of wonderful growth, but many seasons are marked by stagnancy and complacency. I float along without grabbing an oar to move forward.

What a dangerous and disappointing way to live.

Let us instead exercise the freedom that Christ bought for us by being intentional about spiritual change and actively pursuing it.

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look like to grab an oar and keep paddling without tiring out? Let me share the perspective that has made it a joy for me to continually pursue change.

Limitations of looking inward The change we are pursuing takes place primarily in our hearts—the locus of the intellect, emotion and will, the fount of all moral attitudes and actions. The natural orientation, then, is to turn inward towards our hearts as we seek to change them. We must analyse our hearts to identify the lies we believe, the false affections we entertain and the ill desires we foster. Then we must put to death these wicked things. This is the way Scripture speaks, is it not?

The problem is that sometimes we get stuck in introspection. I know what is wrong with me. I see that my heart is deeply selfish and seeks comfort over sacrificial love. I know that I am riddled with pride and so quickly blame others for my mistakes. I realise I have huge gaps in my knowledge that make me ignorant of other’s perspectives. These things can be overwhelming, and if we keep looking inward to seek to change our hearts, we will get stuck.

But God does not leave us hopelessly looking inward.

He gives a better alternative in our pursuit of change. He tells us to look upward.

Joys of looking upward The part of Scripture that has given me great hope and joy in my pursuit of change is 2 Corinthians 3:18a:

So, if you find yourself tired of pursuing spiritual change, you may need to analyse where you are looking.

Do you recognise the wonder of what has been revealed to you? Do you rejoice at the beauty of God’s holiness?

Are you pursuing the pleasure of knowing God’s infinite worth? This is a privilege, so let us joyfully pursue it.

3. Change happens as we perceive Christ clearly Finally, it is not a general beauty that we behold, but the particular, peculiar glory of Christ our “Lord”.

Transformation happens as we intentionally contemplate the wisdom of the cross (1 Cor 1), as we Let me point out three things this verse has taught me behold the humility of his service (Phil 2), as we about change, or as Paul puts it, “transformation”. understand the contours of the forgiveness he has achieved (Eph 4).

1. Change takes intentional Scripture shows us these realities, contemplation but we must not stop in merely YOU WILL BECOME Change happens as we behold. This knowing Scripture. We must grasp “beholding” is not just a mere glance LIKE WHATEVER the reality of Jesus’ glory, which but an intentional contemplation. We YOU ARE BEHOLDING, Scripture presents so that we might must “fix our eyes” (Heb 12:2) and give understand the unsearchable riches SO CHOOSE WISELY our full attention. It is only as we of our God (2 Cor 4:4–6).

WHERE YOU LOOK. look that we change.

Do you ponder the person of Christ What is it that you contemplate? presented in Scripture? Do you seek What fills your mind and entertains to know him more intimately every your eyes? Are you intentional about day? Do you ponder the multithe small moments in your day, or do they get stolen by faceted wonders of who he is and what he has done? whatever manages to capture your attention? You will The depth of the riches of Christ is unfathomable. Let us become like whatever you are beholding, so choose pray that the eyes of our hearts may be enlightened so wisely where you look. that we might see this reality.

“And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another.”

2. Change involves being enamoured with beauty So where should we look? Thankfully, we are given a reprieve from gazing inward at the mess of our own sinful hearts. Instead, we are pointed upward towards a beautiful, awe-inspiring subject. We behold the glory of the Lord. This glory is the infinite beauty and greatness of God’s manifold perfections. Nothing is more attractive or complete in goodness. It is a pleasure to behold, so we can enjoy being enamoured by its (or rather his) beauty.

“Beholding the glory of the Lord” – this one little phrase is like a breath of fresh air that releases us from introspection and gives us a better subject. What freedom we have to be enamoured with the beauty of Christ and so be changed into the very glory we behold.

Let us strive, knowing that one day we will see Jesus face to face and our transformation will be complete.

“When he appears, we shall be like him, because we shall see him as he is.” 1 John 3:2b

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“Your parents are so brave, I could never do that to my children.”

n my life, I’ve lost count of the number of people who have said something like that to me about my upbringing. Before I was born, my parents decided that they wanted to live their lives entirely for Jesus and so that in turn shaped my childhood. I moved around a lot in my childhood because we moved with Dad’s work. I was born and raised in the Hunter Valley and then at the age of 9 we moved to Namibia, Southern Africa, as CMS missionaries.

Mum and Dad were working at the Namibia Evangelical Theological Seminary (NETS) to help train up local pastors to read and teach God’s word. By the time we got to Namibia, I had already called 9 different houses “home” and been to 4 schools, and so change was quite a familiar experience.

This is a relatively common story amongst Pastors’ Kids (PKs) and Missionary Kids (MKs), and not necessarily a negative one. After all, moving around can be very exciting for children; meeting new friends, setting up new houses, finding new playgrounds. Moving can be really fun. But moving can also be a very negative experience, bringing things like stress, change fatigue and grief. Most of the moves that we made as a family were largely positive for me because I had dreams of what new, exciting things might be waiting for me on the other side, but also because I had been told from as far back as I can remember that God was in control.

school to university. For anyone who has been a teenager, you will know that there are a lot of changes that happen as we transition from childhood to adulthood and from high school to university and work.

For MKs, this transition is made all the more complex as they add transitioning between social groups, between countries and between ministry networks. I found it really confusing and overwhelming at times. It was a crucial period for my faith as well since being “the missionary’s kid” in Namibia meant that I constantly felt pressure to live a godly life for the onlookers.

But in Sydney the pressure was off since I was just another university student. Thankfully, God gave me a few Christian groups who welcomed me in and helped me to find my identity in Christ as I was dealing with the grief and confusion associated with moving countries.

The transition from service location to passport country is a particularly tricky one for most MKs, and that’s why this year I am working alongside the Pastoral Care Team at CMS to provide pastoral support for returning MKs. I’m particularly interested in caring for returning MKs because as they settle into Australia, they will be looking for meaning and belonging and it is my prayer that they find those in Christ and his Church.

As God’s church, one way we can support the bravery of our missionaries is through loving and welcoming MKs as they return.

The biggest transition that I faced was moving back from Namibia to Sydney’s inner west. I was 17, had just finished school and was having to navigate multiple transitions at once: Namibia to Newtown, childhood to adulthood, and

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MADDIE AKANKUNDA Please pray that in this last year of College God would continue to grow me to be like Jesus. Pray for Trace and I in our new marriage - for love, joy and peace. We thank God for our time spent at Peakhurst/Mortdale and Living Water Church (Redfern).

MATTHEW BAKON This year, I’ll be coordinating kids ministry at West Sydney Chinese Christian Church (Croydon Park). Josiah has a desperate need to climb everything he sees. Looking forward to continuing with languages as Caitlin and I consider Bible translation for future ministry. Pray for a clear mind and a loving heart.

NICK BODLE I’m 29. My wife is Taylor and we have two kids, Lynnea and Grayson.

Change of home church this year (my first ever change!). Pray that the transition of church and College years will go smoothly, and that 2024 will be a year of growth, clarity and glorifying God.

JACKSON BURT Annalise and I welcomed baby Zoe in December.

Praising and thanking God for her safe arrival.

We would love prayer for balancing family, College, and church at St Thomas’ North Sydney this year and as we prepare to return and serve the gospel in New Zealand.

SAM CARLESS I was born and raised in Newcastle and gave my life to Christ during my time at university. I am currently a student minister at Grace City Church in Waterloo.

Please pray that I would have a gospel ambition fuelled by the glory of Christ.

TIMOTHY CHAN Thank you for your prayers. Please pray that our family would see and deepen in the love of God, that we would keep being endeared unto him and that God would keep working on us to make our abode with him.

RACHEL CHAN Kang and I serve at St John’s Asquith, and this year I’m looking forward to continuing to grow in my love for the Lord through College and ministry. Please pray for growth in love and godliness through both my studies and ministry!

JAMES CHEN Vivian, Henry, and I are delighted to be members of St Nicolas’, Coogee.

I am a student minister with Two Ways Ministries, and intend to head into Anglican parish ministry in the near future after College.

Pray for our growth in godly character and service.

LEON CHEN Loz and I, along with our little Rae are currently serving at The Bridge Church Kirribilli. We love Effies’ Cafe, long walks and the NBA (mostly me).

Wherever God calls is where we will be, but we’re passionate about seeing the north of Sydney claimed for God.

DAMIEN CLARK We (myself, my wife Emma and our daughter Abby) moved to St Stephens Willoughby in February. We are thankful for a warm welcome there. Be praying for intentionality as we continue to develop relationships, and for direction as we consider where God would have us serve after College.

TIM CORNFORD Hi we’re Tim and Leanne.

We’re thankful to continue worshiping at Summer Hill church this year with Toby (17) and Ezekiel (5). Also for Caitlin (21) and Mitch’s (20) church communties at Shellharbour and Albion Park. Please join us in praying for continued unity in Christ for our family.

LAUREN DEWHURST I am thankful and excited to study theology this year. I’m looking forward to serving in women’s and kids ministry at church, enriching College friendships and growing as a follower of Jesus!

Please pray that this year will prepare me for a lifetime of faithful gospel work.

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JETHRO DICKENS Alice and I serve at Menai Anglican with our kids Imogen and Joey! We’re thankful for having time to get to know God more deeply at College, and learning with friends.

Please pray for a continued longing for the lost to know Jesus, and wisdom for parenting and ministry plans.

CORNELIUS DO I’m married to Minna and we’re starting a new student ministry placement at Vine Church in Surry Hills.

Please pray that we’d continue to grow stronger in our marriage and that we’d grow in our love for God, cohesion as a couple, and our vision for future ministry.

JOSIAH ELSLEY This year I’m taking up a student ministry position with BCA (Bush Church Aid). Praise God for the progress I made last year in a whole bunch of areas - please pray for continuing growth, especially in my walk with Christ.

JORDAN FRANCIS Lauren and I started student ministry at St George North Anglican.

Would you pray that we would serve the Lord and his people well and be shaped well at College. Praise God for the safe arrival of our second child.

NOAH GILLHAM This year I’m excited to be starting new student ministry positions working with NorthLight Anglican Church and CMS. I will be working primarily with the senior youth group at NorthLight and with returning missionary kids with CMS. Please pray that I will grow in godliness and serve faithfully this year.

HAYDEN GREATHEAD I am anticipating another year of growth in knowledge of God’s word and applying it to my own heart, my marriage, my church and friend­ ships. I recognise more than ever that I can only achieve this through his Spirit- so please pray that he would be gracious to do this!

KATHRYN GREATHEAD Please pray for Hayden and I that 3rd year would be a real joy as ideas and their implications come together in cumulation with years 1 and 2. Please also pray for us as we begin new student ministry positions at Good Shepherd Anglican!

BRIAN HAMILTON Having laid a general foundation in years 1-2, please pray that I will be intentional in how I use the second half of my time at College, to make connections and build more specific skills that I will use in my future ministry.

RACHEL HAPPER Ed and I are really excited to be entering our last year of College as newly married. We are both serving on the north shore at Living Hope Anglican. Please pray for us as we work out the next steps to be used for God’s kingdom and we depend on him.

MARK HUANG Coming from New Zealand, Helen, our sons, and I are so thankful to be in Sydney. We currently serve at Scots Presbyterian Church.

Pray that I will soak up the depth of knowledge and experience available at Moore to prepare me for a lifetime of ministry (in NZ or beyond).

ROSS IRELAND Lilian, Jemima (3), Charlie (1), and I are so thankful to be continuing our time at College, learning, growing, and being equipped for a lifetime of ministry.

Pray that we’ll be also be continued to be humbled and transformed into the likeness of Christ every day.

ANNIKA JOLLIFFE I’m excited to continue my student ministry at St Thomas’ North Sydney because of the ways this context allows me to develop my children’s ministry skills. Please pray that God would continue to grow in me a love of his people, and a joyful perseverance with study.

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NIKHIL KURIEN I am married to Gemma, and we are serving at St Pauls Carlingford. Please pray that we continue to grow in godliness as we equip ourselves for a lifetime of serving God in full time ministry.

LUCY LANGFIELD After two delightful years at St Martin’s Georges Hall, I am saying goodbye and starting as a student minister at Unichurch at UNSW. Please pray that I would love studying God’s word, grow in godliness, and serve faithfully at my new church.

JOHN LE I go to Penshurst Presbyterian, and this is my last year in College!

Pray that I’ll finish well this year as I head into ministry.

JONTY LEGGETT Liv and I have loved our time at College and are excited about what the Lord has in store for us in 2024. I’m looking forward to another year serving on the Mission team at Vine Church, Surry Hills.

Please pray all I learn would transform my heart and mind.

JESS LUY Hosea and I are excited to be serving at St Michael’s Anglican Church in Wollongong where Hosea has started as an assistant minister.

Please pray that God will keep shaping us to be Christ-centred in the way that we work, study and seek to love our neighbours in Bellambi.

JAMES MARQUET In 2024 we’ve remained at Christ Church Mortdale / Church at the Peak.

This has been a source of great joy for Adelaide and me. Praise God for a wonderful year at College. Pray for fruitful study and rest, and for wisdom as to where best to serve in 2025.

RENEE MILES This will be my second year at St George North Anglican Church, Carlton.

Please pray for joy in serving at church (kids ministry, Bible study leading, Life course, running a workshop) along with time management and enjoyment of College studies.

KHANH NGUYEN This year, I will undertake more responsibility at the Vietnamese Anglican Church at Villawood (under Chester Hill Parish) because my pastor retired from his position due to his health. Please pray for me that I can preach faithfully and powerfully the word of God, having fruitful ministries and studies.

SAMUEL OGG Grace, Tommy, Josie and I have started at Sans Souci Anglican Church this year. We’re keen to serve God in regional NSW and would love prayer that we’d continue to be well prepared at College for whatever ministry he has planned for us in the future.

NELSON PARKER Praise God for his continued goodness to my wife Lydia, kids Ezra and Evangeline, and me until now and into 2024.

3rd year looks promising and we’re excited for how God will change us more into Christ’s image for his glory and kingdom.

Please pray to that end for us.

HENRY PASCOE This year I’ve moved to St Thomas’ North Sydney, and I’m excited to see how God is at work in his people there! I have lots to learn, please pray that God would continue to grow and shape me this year, and that I would rest in his goodness.

REHAN PRINSAHANGANGODA Kartika, Abigail and I are calling Marrickville Road Church home this year.

Pray for humility and dependence on the Lord as we figure out what mission looks like here, beyond and how to disciple Abi. Pray that we would make less of us and much of Jesus in 2024!

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BEN RADLOFF This year Bec and I are attending church at St James Whalan where we’re being challenged to see what church can look like in both Western Sydney and Lyberian contexts. Please pray that as Bec works at The Scots College and I study, that we would do everything for Christ.

MARCUS ROBERTSON I’m married to Naomi.

We’re Angus’s (1) parents.

I’m a student minister at St Andrew’s Cathedral’s healing service and an Anglican candidate (Sydney). Pray that God will make me a better husband, father, evangelist, pastor, and friend. Pray my language skills would grow too.

And pray for revival.

JOSH SAWYER Christ has ransomed Lisa and myself, to serve the saints at St Andrews, Strathfield, bringing our son Reuben with us. Excited for gospel ministry in Sydney and beyond! Please pray that the gospel would saturate every part of my family’s life!

ADRIEL STEPHEN Please pray for the Lord to continue to develop Christlike character in me and my wife Danni this year as we get established as newlyweds. Please also pray for fruitful ministry as we serve together at Grace City church in Waterloo.

JACK STILEMAN Sophie, Eliza and I are three Brits abroad! On Sundays, we gather with God’s people at Menai Anglican Church. During the week, I serve with Evangelism and New Churches. This year, please pray that we would make progress in our godliness and gospel ministry.

HAMISH SULLIVAN Hello all! Priscilla, Arthur, and I are a part of the But Har Gra community and serve at Multicultural Bible Ministry Rooty Hill. We’re so thankful for how God has grown us in 2023.

Be praying for energy and perseverance for Priscilla as she completes her Advanced Diploma this year!

NAOMI TOMPKINS I’m recently married to Chris and we are starting as student ministers at St Marks in Sadleir this year. We’re excited to adjust to this new season of life together. Please pray that we will keep our eyes fixed on Jesus as we continue to study and serve our Lord.

CHRIS TOMPKINS My wife Naomi and I have recently joined the saints at St Marks Sadleir. We would love prayer for God to be sustaining us through the many changes to life this year with marriage and our new church. Pray also for clarity and discernment for future ministry. Giddy up!

JOSH VENTURA We moved to Sydney from Orange NSW to study in anticipation of full-time pastoral ministry after College in a regional area. Emily and I have five boys aged 0-8. Please pray that God would be pleased to use us all!

BILL WALTON I’m excited to be digging deeper into the Bible during third year of College, as well as serving alongside the team at St John’s Parramatta in the west of Sydney. Pray that learnings from this year wouldn’t remain as head knowledge, but would cultivate a greater love for God.

BEN WILLIAMS Please pray for the youth ministry at Vine Church that my wife Beth and I are co-leading in 2024, that Beth and I will grow in love for one another, and that I’ll grow in my knowledge and love of God through my time at College.

CHRISTINE ZHENG I would love prayer for the final year of College.

Pray that I would continue to be faithful as a student minister at Life Anglican Marsden Park, and I will continue in growing my godliness and my love for our Lord.

And also pray for wisdom in decision making after College.

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cried the night before I turned 10.

Nothing was wrong. Like any other kid, I was looking forward to my birthday. But as I got into bed that night, I knew one thing: from tomorrow, my age would never be a single digit again. Now, I look back on that day and laugh. But it was a really big deal for me in the moment. Change was coming, and it scared me.

It’s easy to feel threatened by change. It means losing familiarity and the ability to do things the way we’ve always done them. Cultural change can be particularly difficult. That is, when the way we relate to one another and engage with the world changes. Cultural change challenges the things we’re used to doing, being, saying, and thinking. As Christians, we can especially feel the threat of cultural change when it comes to mission. As the world changes, how do we keep proclaiming the gospel? Have people around us moved on from it? Is it too late, too out of step with the new world?

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My experience in Sydney over the last few years has been that the tides of cultural change are washing over us. These changes are brought on by increasing waves of immigration and multiculturalism, the prominence of social media, the rise of individualism, and the adoption of secularism by our government and institutions. Some changes are overwhelmingly positive. The chance to know and understand people who are different from us is always a blessing. Social media is connecting people in new ways, allowing ideas and creativity to spread. And yet, some cultural change is less positive. Our use of social media has negatively affected mental health and the effects of COVID continue to impact how we curate community.

Our collective moral compass is shifting, and acceptance is valued more highly than honest conversation in our relationships. At the same time, Christians are adjusting from belonging to a majority to a minority group. Attitudes towards religion are shifting

from apathic to hostile. It seems that there are fewer opportunities to speak about the gospel, and it can feel like the gospel has diminishing relevance in a changing culture.

But the gospel is good. It speaks into a changing culture.

At the heart of the gospel is Jesus Christ, who is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow (Heb 13:8). Change is seeking what’s better. Jesus is already best. His death and resurrection provide a solution to the problem underlying all problems – our sin. These gospel truths remain true, no matter how the world changes. Jesus is still the good shepherd who came to seek and to save the lost (John 10:11-15). He is the saviour for all people, from all cultures.

And the unchanging gospel speaks uniquely into our current culture. When it’s hard to keep up with the right things to be thinking and saying, when it’s hard to connect with people around you on a deep level, when mental health problems are on the rise and social media saps our joy, the gospel speaks into those problems.

Only in the gospel of Jesus Christ do we find a true comforter, healer, and friend. Only in the gospel of Jesus Christ do we find true, eternal acceptance. Only through the gospel of Jesus Christ are we made right with God, our maker and judge.

So how do we go about proclaiming this good news in our changing culture?

appears endlessly foolish to those who are perishing.

Jesus on the cross appears weak and powerless, and basing a claim of faith on the seemingly impossible resurrection from the dead seems ridiculous. The message of the cross seemed foolish then and it seems foolish now. Our goal isn’t to change the gospel so it appeals, but to contextualise it so that its unique ability to speak into our cultural moment and to offer hope to every life is seen.

Finally, we should remember Jesus’ words that the harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few (Matthew 9:37). In every age, there are many people whom God has chosen to save; we don’t need to fear that the time for gospel proclamation has finished. The problem in Jesus’ day seemed to be that there would not be enough people to do the proclaiming. This should fill us with confidence to keep going in mission because the harvest is plentiful.

It’s true that change can be scary. Sometimes I look at the world around me and feel like mission is getting harder. But if we take God at his word, we can be confident that the gospel is always good news for the world. So, what if instead of allowing cultural change to scare us, we asked God to open our eyes to see what he is doing in the world, even now? I think we would see the continuing need for the gospel and the new opportunities with which he is presenting us and be encouraged to keep going.

There’s wisdom in taking the time to understand the people around us and the culture we live in. It’s in the air we breathe. It affects both messengers and hearers.

Working to understand our culture means we can present the gospel in a compelling way, helping people feel understood and showing them how the gospel meets all their needs. My experience has been that cultural change creates new opportunities for the gospel to go out. Two young women have recently visited my church, not because they were invited but because these kinds of changes led them to seek community. Now they’re hearing the gospel and seeing the ways it speaks to their experiences. Being able to understand their experience has helped me speak the gospel to them.

On the other hand, we need to acknowledge that gospel proclamation is always going to appear foolish. It’s not new that the gospel is opposed and laughed at. In 1 Corinthians, Paul is clear that the message of the cross

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Caitlin Ogg student profile Embracing change, experiencing loss “We are not opposed to change; we are opposed to loss. Change means loss.”

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hese words were spoken by a lecturer at the beginning of this year to our fourth year cohort. They struck me because I wouldn’t say I am someone who has ever been opposed to change.

I love change!

Right now, I’m excited about the change of season – the loss of the summer stickiness, welcoming in the breeze of autumn and then the briskness of winter. Even the thought of moving from Bathurst to Newtown, as daunting as it was, brought a certain amount of excitement. Change is good. But when I experienced the change, I also experienced the loss. The loss of security, the loss of comfort, the loss of my friends being just around the corner, the loss of seeing the horizon each morning. And eventually, the excitement of the change turned into the pain of the loss.

I’ve experienced change almost every year of College: changing houses, which meant changing housemates, changing churches, which meant changes to friends.

Each change has brought the loss of something and the sorrow that came with it. Yet, like the tree that loses its leaves from autumn, and bares its naked branches within winter, I’m reminded that spring comes around and brings with it a time of growing the next season’s leaves. And even though I missed what I had lost, I have always been greeted with the thrill of something new.

There’s one thing that Sydney will never do better than the central west: seasons. I miss watching the colour of the leaves change on every tree in the street, and I miss the pain of the bone-aching cold that could only ever be remedied with a blanket and a hot cuppa tea. While I lived in Bathurst, I never resisted the change in the seasons. Instead, I delighted in whatever season I faced. Each season offers something that the others can’t; winter brings comfort and slowness, summer brings gladness and adventure, autumn brings wonder and depth, and spring brings light and merriment.

spot! But I said yes to that which brought loss. And as I reflect on the season of College, I see how God has enabled me to change and adapt to what the season brought. I have grown greatly in my knowledge of God and also in knowledge of myself. Losing things brings pain, and the change of seasons brings a time of adjustment, but the change is natural and beneficial, not something to mourn and resist.

And now, as I prepare for this season to draw to an end, causing further loss, I look eagerly ahead to the next season, excited for what it has to offer.

At the same time I received my acceptance into Moore College, I was asked to stay in Bathurst to continue serving in university ministry full time. I was tempted by the thought that nothing had to change; I could keep my friends, my church, my comfort, even my car

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TRACE AKANKUNDA Please pray in thanksgiving for God’s goodness to Maddie and I in helping us to celebrate a joyous wedding day with family and friends.

Pray for God’s guidance as we start our marriage, and how to complement each other using the gifts that he has given us for his service.

ZAC ANDERSON Pray that, while growing as a theologian and minister, I would especially grow as a husband and father. Pray that Jess, Zoe, Jude and I would stay close to God and each other now and after College. Our church for this year is St Stephen’s Newtown (Newtown Erskineville Anglican Church).

DANIEL BEMMER My wife Emily is currently working as a ministry apprentice at Sydney Uni while I complete fourth year at Moore. I’m currently a student minister at Sans Souci Anglican where I’m a youth leader, and after College I plan to work with AFES doing university student ministry.

SARAH BOLTON My name is Sarah, 26, serving at Minto Anglican in the south west. I love country music, cows, Queen Elizabeth and spending time with friends. Please be praying for wisdom in making decisions for next year and that I would continue to grow in the love of Christ.

DAVID BURDIS My family (Amanda and Sam) and I are serving our church family at St George North Anglican Church this year. Pray for opportunities and wisdom in serving God and his people this year, as well as for post-College.

Also, that we all grow in our love and knowledge of God together.

ALAN CAI My family (Yi, Yvonne & Isaac) and I are serving at Hornsby Anglican Chinese Church this year.

Please pray that God will continue to shape us to be his faithful servants by the power of the Holy Spirit, and that we will always humbly submit ourselves to the Lordship of Jesus.

MATTHEW CAPEL I am serving with my wife Renee at Wahroonga Anglican and we welcomed our first child in June. We want to be growing in our thankfulness and love for Christ, all while we learn how to be good and faithful parents.

PETER CHAN Hanna, our kids (Evangel 3, Emmanuel 1), and I currently serve at West Ryde Anglican Church. We look forward to God’s good plans for us, and we pray that we will bring glory to God in whichever church we land at, serving him and his people with joy and thankfulness.

ADRIAN CHEUNG Please pray for wisdom, discernment and the grace to make helpful decisions about where to serve and in what type of ministry role after College. Please pray that I continue to grow in the grace and love of God, and be ever conforming to Christ.

DANIEL CHEW Priska and I, with our daughters (Eleanor and Sophia), are grateful for a final year with our College community and church at St Barnabas Fairfield/Bossley Park.

Please pray for energy and discipline, for wisdom in discerning how to serve next year, and for continued growth in faith, love and hope.

SARAH CHEW Excited for this precious final year! Ask God to grow my delight in him and his people, my heart for the lost, and trust in his sovereignty over post-College plans. Thank God for the wonderful time of growth these past two years with Two Ways Ministries and St Nic’s Coogee.

JASPER DE KEIZER Please pray for me and my family as we pursue options in ministry after College this year. Pray that we would honour God, live for his Kingdom, be alert, faithful and committed to serving the body of Jesus before he returns.

TIM EDWARDS We’re excited to be in our fourth year of College!

We’ve recently begun student ministry at Norwest Anglican Church and are enjoying serving in Sydney’s fastest growing region. Please pray for us as we think about ministry beyond College and prepare for the next step in life-long ministry.

MATT EVANS Sophia and I have three children with another on the way in September (Theo 24-12-18, Flynn 15-06-20, and Zeke 28-05-22).

Pray that we continue to grow in our love for God and his people, and that we’d serve him wholeheartedly.

EDWARD HAPPER Rach and I recently got married and are thankful for our time at College over the last three years.

Give thanks to God for the way he has grown us in our dependance upon him and pray for our first year of marriage as we serve at Living Hope Anglican.

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DYLAN HOOD Praise God for the four years of College that have been a joyous and indelible time in his word with his people. Thank God for the church family at Petersham and pray that I might serve, teach and pray for them well in this final year.

ANNA HOOLE As the end of our time at College draws near, Josh and I praise God for those who have supported us prayerfully and financially over the years.

We’ve richly benefited from being spiritually formed and discipled, and we look forward to a lifetime of serving him in Sydney and beyond.

JOSH HOOLE Give thanks to God for the way he has not only sustained Anna and I during our time at Moore College, but also has given us such great joy and encouragement over these four years, as we’ve grown in our love for his Son, Jesus.

TONY KONG I’d love prayer for growth in my knowledge of our God, competency in handling his word, love for Christ and conformity to his character. And the same for those around me at College, at St Nic’s Coogee and Two Ways Ministries. Wisdom for next year would be great too!

POPO LOH Please pray for Abi and I as we finish up with College this year. Pray that it would be a formative time where our theological frameworks begin to affect our hearts, deepening our love for God and overflowing into the service of others.

TIM LOWTH Naomi, Samuel and myself have had a blast at College these last few years. As we finish our season here, we’d love prayer for continued godliness, patience, wisdom, and reliance on God as we look ahead to 2025. May God use us to bring people to know and love Jesus.

JOEL MAILEI 7 years of training is finally coming to an end.

What a season! I praise God for bringing me through it all. Please pray that I make the most of fourth year. Also pray for the Pacific Islander community and the south west – I’m coming back home.

CAMERON MAXWORTHY Thankful to be serving another year at St Anne’s Ryde. Please be praying for us as I continue study while Carole begins a part-time role there.

Please also give thanks for the safe arrival of our first child in June, and for our family as we prepare for regional ministry after College.

CALLUM MORRIS Britt and I are expecting our first child in August of this year. We are really loving our time at St Andrew’s Strathfield but are prayerfully trying to figure out our future after College. We are excited and nervous about not knowing what God has planned for us.

JARROD NANGLE I am currently a student minister at Toongabbie Anglican Church and in my fourth year of College. I’m looking to serve in pastoral ministry areas which seek to support disadvantaged people groups. That could look like anything so pray that this year sheds light on it.

LACHLAN NEAL Zaneta and I are very grateful for the training and care we’ve received so far at Moore! Please pray for endurance for another year of deep study, and also for humility and wisdom as we follow where God calls us next year.

ZANETA NEAL My husband Lachie and I are grateful for the opportunity to study and grow together at College.

We are currently considering mission work in Japan for the future, but are eager to serve God and his church wherever we may be.

CAITLIN OGG I’m excited to finish College and be sent to share Jesus in what’s to come next. Please pray that I will be present in my studies and as I say goodbye to Sydney, I’ll be joyous for the time, friendships and memories made.

MICHAEL PARKER Ruth and I are excited for God to send us into his harvest field after our time at Moore. We’d appreciate prayer for diligence and humility as we try to discern where he wants us and that we’d have patience with each other and our two children through this process.

JOSHUA RICH Came from New Zealand and will return to New Zealand at the end of this year to tell people about Jesus. Please pray that we would return equipped, ready to serve and eager to proclaim the good news about Jesus!

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JAMES RUSSELL Ally and I currently serve at St John’s Anglican in Sutherland. We are excited as we look ahead to full-time ministry in 2025. Please pray that our zeal and love for God would grow in the final year of College.

MARC SAFARI Married to Caitlin.

Praying and dreaming of revival in Western Sydney.

We’re seeking God’s guidance for practices around three principles: 1) Engaging de-churched and un-churched people in the story of Jesus, 2) Training disciples in the way of Jesus, and 3) Mobilising the church for mission.

ANGELINA SHEELY Thankful for the opportunity Simon and I have to spend our final year of College as a married couple.

Please pray that amidst change, we will keep remembering to love and serve each other, our family and friends, and our new church family well.

SIMON SHEELY Ange and I are keen to serve Jesus with all our lives! We’re thankful for our time at College and the way it has shaped us!

We’re excited to see what God has in store for us in the future.

CLARE SMEALLIE Being in my final year of College feels surreal, exciting and slightly daunting. Please pray that God would grow me this year as I discern what’s next and that I would depend on him each day. This year I’m continuing to serve at St Andrews Cathedral.

ANDREW STANFORD Sophie and I are very thankful for all God’s kindness to us. Please pray for us as we begin our journey of being parents, enjoy fellowship at All Saints Petersham and seek wisdom as we decide what the future looks like after College.

CALEB TORRANCE I am Caleb, I’m married to Kirsty and we have two daughters Lucy and Sally. We are looking forward to heading into regional ministry after we finish at College.

Please pray that I would make the most of my time in this final year of study.

NIC TREVENA I live with my wife Sophie, daughter Lucia (2), and son Arthur (0) in Newtown and we attend church locally with NEAC at Erskineville. Sophie and I grew up in Sydney and expect we will continue to serve the Lord here. Pray for wisdom, joy and contentment in Christ.

LUKE TUCKER I live with my wife Em and our children Beatrice (3) and Wesley (1). We’ve loved the Anglican liturgy and tradition during our time at College. We are looking forward to a quiet country parish after our time at College.

PHILLIP WITHERIDGE I’m a student minister at St Paul’s Anglican Carlingford, where my wife Sophie is the maturity pastor. I’m very thankful to be able to spend this year immersed in God’s word surrounded by amazing peers. We appreciate your prayers for us!

KADIN WOOD Pray that as a family we’d grow in our love for God this year, and that we’d gain as much out of this last year at College as possible, so we’d be well equipped to proclaim God’s goodness to those in New Zealand.

ANDY ZHANG I am married to Vicky, and we have a two year old daughter Hannah. We are currently serving at St John’s Anglican Church Parramatta, ministering to both the Mandarin and the Cantonese congregations. Please pray for God’s guidance as we make ministry decisions for next year.

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Change,

Early 1970s Folk/Rock, and the Purpose of God FOURTH YEAR ZAC ANDERSON

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ince its release in 1971, Don McLean’s song, American Pie, has been an enigma. Its meaning is coded. I’m here, by way of introduction, to solve it in one sentence: American Pie is about the changes in American music and culture during the 1960s.

In the songwriter’s eyes, naïveté and purity gave way to subversion and violence.

God’s special purpose for humanity is to make a great nation through whom “all peoples on earth will be blessed” (Genesis 12:2-3). Jacob is chosen by God and used by him to achieve this purpose (Genesis 28:13-15).

Yet Jacob’s story is replete with significant change and irreparable choices. This is especially encapsulated in Jacob’s wrestle with God (Genesis 32:22-32).

For me, the most haunting lyric is: “Oh, and there we were all in one place / A generation lost in space / With no time left to start again.” Change is happening to us all the time. And when things happen, they can’t ‘un-happen.’

In 1971, David Bowie put it like this: “Ch-ch-ch-chchanges!… Time may change me / But I can’t trace time.”

Before the wrestle, Jacob has a change in circumstances.

After tricking his way into receiving the firstborn blessing, and fleeing from his older twin Esau, Jacob stays with his uncle Laban and is himself tricked into working for him. Despite his misfortune, Jacob ends up with two wives, servants, children, and the strongest sheep: a relational nightmare for everyone involved but resulting in God’s blessing nonetheless.

The Bible also ponders change’s unchangeability and immorality’s irreversibility: “Can a leopard change its spots?” (Jeremiah 13:23). But how do these ideas about change relate to the purpose of a changeless God? We’ll explore this by looking at the story of Jacob (Genesis 25:19-35:22) and reflecting on where we and Jesus fit into these micro and macro tides of change.

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During the wrestle, Jacob has a posture-change. Just as Jacob fought his way through life but fears he will be overwhelmed by Esau, his struggle with God goes on all night but ends with the debilitating dislocation of his hip. The struggle ends with Jacob seeking blessing from God, not out of deception but dependence.

Plotting a blessing has changed to pleading for one, from self-reliant falsehood to God-reliant faith.

Paradoxically, Jacob is told by his vanquisher that it is, in fact, Jacob who has “overcome” (32:28). How can this be? To win human blessing, Jacob grasped. To win divine blessing, Jacob asked.

After the wrestle, Jacob has a walk-change. Jacob’s limp is a constant reminder of his newfound dependence on God. When the changed Jacob encounters Esau, his humility is met with forgiveness – an experience that reminds him of “seeing… God” (33:10). Esau embraces Jacob, paralleling how God brought Jacob closer to him through change. And Jacob insists that Esau accepts the gifts he has brought.

In his life, Jacob has gone from conning, to clutching, to contributing a blessing, and from grasping, to grovelling, to granting. Swept up in God’s purpose, the cheat who was chosen… changes. God’s unchanging purpose will be achieved despite, through and will even necessitate individual change.

God’s purpose through irreparable choices and significant change is also seen in the overall structure of Jacob’s story. Like Abraham and Joseph on either side of the narrative, the episodes of the story’s first half are mirrored in the second half. For example, in the first half, Jacob flees (27:1-28:9) and then has a divine encounter (28:10-22). Similarly, in the second half, Jacob has a divine encounter (32:1-32) and returns (33:1-20). This mirroring creates a cycle.

It can be depressing when life goes in circles. “The days float through my eyes / But still the days seem the same,” to quote Bowie’s Changes again. History repeats itself. Worse, things sometimes spiral down, an experience the Jacob narrative resonates with. One example is in the first half of the narrative, in which Rebekah is in a foreign land, narrowly avoiding sexual harm (26:1-35). This is mirrored – and spirals – in the second half, in which another woman, Dinah, is also in a foreign land and is actually sexually harmed (34:1-31).

But the point of the story’s structure is not to emphasise life’s inevitable circularity. Rather, it functions to highlight the story’s centre: Jacob’s chosen wife finally and miraculously gives birth, and Jacob decides to return to Canaan. In other words, the core of the whole account – despite and through its sprawling, cyclical nature – is nothing less than the specific progression of God’s promised purpose.

As I look back on my own life, I’m getting a weightier perception of these linear and circular realities of change. There are certainly a lot of things that I deeply regret. Simultaneously, I can see how God has been changing me and bringing me closer to him despite and through the tangles and messiness. But it’s more than that. Really, God has been proving how faithful, glorious, and ingenious he is.

Joni Mitchell’s The Circle Game poignantly paints the linear and seasonal nature of life’s changes: “We can’t return, we can only look behind from where we came / And go round and round and round in the circle game.”

I’m here, by way of conclusion, to solve it in one sentence: With Jesus, the ‘line’ is not untraceable, and the ‘cycle’ is not meaningless.

Two towering texts make it abundantly clear that I am not at the centre of my change nor at the mercy of the changing culture I inhabit. They show me that God’s work in me and the world exists within his overarching purpose to bless humanity, ultimately, through Jesus Christ: “We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose... to be conformed to the image of his Son” (Romans 8:28-29). Furthermore, change’s trajectory has been revealed: “to bring unity to all things in heaven and on earth under Christ” (Ephesians 1:9-10).

God works through change – however regrettable, random, reeling, or recurring – to bring his people closer to him.

Six year old Zac, with a life full of change ahead.

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The

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back in time

Our beloved Faculty have experienced many changes over their time amongst the College community.

Enjoy this selection of personal memories and photos that span many years. For more photos and memories, you can explore the Societas archives on the Moore College website – you can even find the photos of many of the staff from when they were students!

I had a low resolution headshot taken for my student ID back in 2012 when I was in 1st year.

When I came back to College to be on Faculty, they issued me with a new identity card/ swipe... with the same photo!

So I haven’t changed a bit since 2012. – Susan An

When I first joined the Faculty (2006), there was no LSS (online course management system). All class notes were literally printed out and stapled, and then manually handed out at the beginning of each class. Assignments were all submitted in hardcopy, and then returned to student mailtrays after marking. – George Athas In my day, there was a house with chooks in the middle of College, there were more practical jokes, we had a College bookshop, Anglican vs. Independent was as controversial as PC vs. Mac, and there was a cricket pitch at Chappo. Today, the MTC airconditioning gremlins remain, but more importantly the MTC gospel focus does too. – Mark Earngey

The faculty was great in 1998, but in my opinion relationships are warmer and richer now than at any time since I’ve been here. The library, some lecture spaces, and even some homes were unhealthy. That side of College is much improved. The world has changed but our purpose has not. – Philip Kern The main things have (thankfully!) remained the same, others have changed. We had to set up and pack down chapel in KLT – so when chapel went long, you felt it!

The table tennis table and mail trays were in the bread room – it was a little crowded and dangerous! We had College-wide paper-scissors-rock and chess competitions!

– Peter Orr

Since this photo taken in 2006 (my 4th year), much has changed: fashions, waist size, how much hair I have – and the Moore College campus too, like the new building. But the most important things have stayed the same. Bible-driven, fellowship-soaked, evangelical theological education for a lifetime of serving God together. And Mark Thompson is still here! – Dan Wu

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I have seen a change in the students who apply to College.

When I applied most of the students’ fees were subsidised by the Diocese, so College had a feel of preparing rectors.

With fee-help, students who loved Jesus applied with the goal of knowing him better, so the vocational focus became more muted. Recently, society’s anti-Christian posture has meant applicants are passionate to stand as beacons of faithfulness, light and truth in our dark world. – Archie Poulos

There are now a lot more female students in the College community, and there are also a lot more students from a variety of ethnic backgrounds. Praise God! – Jane Tooher In our first year, our first child was born and Campos Coffee opened (2002). We literally handed in our assignments – through a slot on top of a wooden box at reception. Little Queen Street was the same one way all the way down (1979, when Bron was a toddler here). Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today and forever. – Lionel Windsor

Meals. No more Tuesday night College dinners with Faculty seated at the high table like at Hogwarts. Today’s egalitarian meals are just as noisy, though. No more weekend meals where the single guys got to eat with the single women in their exclusive Deaconess House dining room. Today’s mixed dining is unexciting, but College romances are just as common. – Andrew Shead

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Faculty MARK THOMPSON Mark Thompson is the Principal of the College and teaches in the area of Christian doctrine. He continues to be grateful to God for the opportunity to serve at Moore College and to see God at work in the lives of our students. He is also engaged in a number of writing projects. He is married to Kathryn and they have four young adult daughters.

SIMON GILLHAM Simon and Margie have two adult children, Maddie (married to Trace) and Noah. They served as missionaries in Namibia before coming to Moore in 2016.

Simon teaches Mission and Ministry subjects at College and is the Vice Principal. Margie works for CMS providing pastoral support to missionaries. They enjoy time with family and friends, sailing and riding their motorbike together.

SUSAN AN Susan is blessed to be a Christian first, as well as being a daughter, sister, aunty and godmother.

Susan is the Dean of Women and a lecturer in the Ministry and Mission Department. She currently attends St Andrew’s Anglican Church in Strathfield. She loves reading, baking and spending time with her nephews.

GEORGE ATHAS George is married to Koula, and they have two daughters, Hosanna and Josephine. George has been on Faculty since 2006. He teaches in the Old Testament department, and is the Director of Research. He loves helping people know God by understand­ing the Bible. He also enjoys history, archaeology, good coffee, and Formula One.

CHARLES CLEWORTH Charles and Ash have three young children, Poppy, Neve and Judah (plus one with Jesus, Levi). Since graduating from Moore College, they have served in ministry at Grace City Church, Waterloo. Charles now divides his time between ministry at Grace City and serving on faculty at Moore in the theology and ethics department. They are planning to pursue PhD studies in the UK in the near future.

MARK EARNGEY Mark is married to the indefatigable Tanya, and they have four young and energetic children: Grace, Simeon, Sophia, and Zoe. The Earngey family worship weekly at St Paul’s Anglican Church in Canterbury, holiday annually anywhere north of Sydney, and recreate really well with Bluey (kids) and Blue Cheese (parents).

PAUL GRIMMOND Paul is married to Cathy and has three young adult children. He loves teaching ministry and mission at Moore College and working with students in developing self-awareness and resilience. He and Cathy attend St Matthias, Centennial Park and love being part of God’s family there.

He enjoys long walks, time with family, and making music.

TOM HABIB Tom is married to Jess, and they have three young children. The Habibs attend St Stephen’s Anglican, Newtown, and enjoy watching LegoMasters while eating pizza and ice cream. If a student ever wanted to grab a coffee or even a cheeky late night burger with Tom, he probably wouldn’t say no.

DAVID HÖHNE The Höhnes have been part of the Moore College community since before the iPhone, attending Newtown/ Erskenville Anglican church. David serves as the Academic Dean and teaches theology and philosophy. Amelia serves in Anglicare ministry leading a team of specialists who support Cross-cultural ministries in local parishes. With our adult daughter and sons, we enjoy telling stories and long conversations around the dinner table.

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PHILIP KERN Philip and Amy have been married since 1984 and have 1 daughter, 3 sons, 2 daughters in law, and a grandson.

Philip joined the New Testament department in 1998. He likes to read widely, explore Australia by motorcycle, and spend time with his family.

ANDREW LESLIE Andrew is married to Felicity with three children, William, Tessa, and Hugh. He lectures in Christian doctrine. Andrew loves spending time with his wife and kids, and with friends near and far. He enjoys the music of Bach, Brahms, and Mahler, the poetry of Eliot and Manley Hopkins, as well as cooking, a bit of exercise, moderately effective efforts to make his garden grow, and rest. On Sundays his family attend All Saints’ Petersham.

PETER ORR Peter is married to Emma and they have four sons, Ben, Ollie, Jonny and Daniel.

Originally from Northern Ireland, he joined the faculty in 2014. He teaches Greek and New Testament and is thankful for the privilege of time in class reading God’s word. Peter enjoys spending time with family, reading fiction, and lunchtime cricket at College. Peter and his family are at All Saints Petersham.

ARCHIE POULOS Archie and Ainsley have three adult children and one grand-daughter that they dote over. His passion is to help people glorify Christ, and so the focus of his research is building clergy competency.

Archie’s time is split between the joy of teaching students at College and working alongside pastors in the Centre for Ministry Development. He loves being excited about seeing the way God made things.

ANDREW SHEAD Between teaching, which he never tires of, Andrew spends time with his students, preaches, and writes on the Old Testament. He is excited about the richness of the Old Testament as a source for Christian theology.

Andrew is married to Jean. They have three children who fill their lives with excellent conversation.

JANE TOOHER Jane lectures in Ministry, Church History, and is the Director of the Priscilla & Aquila Centre and lives in Newtown. She loves walking, movies and spending time with family and friends. Jane is a member of All Saints’ Petersham.

PAUL WILLIAMSON Paul and Karen have two adult sons, Matthew and Andrew and a daughterin-law. Paul has taught Old Testament at Moore since 2001. He is currently working on commentaries on Exodus and Ezekiel. Recreationally, Karen and Paul enjoy seaside walks, and basketball.

LIONEL WINDSOR Lionel is married to Bronwyn and they have three children, Adelaide (married to Tom), Harrison and Eleanor. Lionel has been lecturing in New Testament since 2015. Lionel loves seeing people grow in joy and confidence in understanding God’s word and speaking it to others.

DAN WU Dan is married to Chrissie and they have three sons, Liam, Archie and Harry. On the faculty since 2013, Dan teaches in Old Testament and Biblical Languages. His research explored the relationship of honour, shame and guilt in Ezekiel. Dan also loves fishing, footy and basketball.

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Chaplains LOUISE CUNNINGHAM Louise has enjoyed leading youth, student and church ministry over the years with a particular focus on pastoring and mentoring women in ministry. She is excited to be involved in the chaplaincy program at a College that loves and serves men and women, training them for ministry. She is married to Roger, the Senior Minister at Emu Plains Anglican and they have three young adult sons and a daughter-in-law.

EMILY DELLER Together with her husband Luke and their four children, Emily attends Newtown: Erskineville Anglican Church.

Please pray that Emily will point people to Jesus at home, at church, and in her chaplaincy roles at College and Anglicare.

EMILY GILMOUR Emily serves at Sans Souci Anglican with her husband Stephen, whom she met at Moore College when they were both students. They have two sons, Matthew and Samuel in primary school. This is Emily’s third year serving as a chaplain, and she finds it an absolute joy to be back in the College community. It is a privilege to walk alongside fellow brothers and sisters in Christ as they prepare for ministry, making Jesus known far and wide.

Please pray she will be an encouragement to the College community and for wisdom in pastorally caring for students.

CATE HONG Cate serves together with her husband Elvin at St George’s Hurstville Anglican Church.

She also serves as a community chaplain. They have 4 teenage children and seek to raise them up to follow Jesus. Cate has always had an interest in sharing Jesus with people from other cultures, and she enjoys proclaiming Jesus to children and encouraging women in living a life of service for Jesus.

ANNA HU Anna is married to Tim and they have 2 school-aged children. Since College she has served in a university team as a women’s trainer, in motherhood and in various ministries with Tim. She is thankful for being able to spend time again at College sharing in the challenges and encouragements of ministry with the students.

ISOBEL LIN Isobel is married to Peter, the bishop of the Georges River region in Sydney. They have three daughters and one son-in-law. Isobel is encouraged by the next generation of gospel workers, as she meets with them in chaplaincy group and counts it a privilege to play a small part in their preparations for ministry. Isobel continues to chair the EQUIP Women’s Conference. Pray that she’ll continue to share Jesus in all the opportunities God gives her.

JOCELYN LOANE Jocelyn is married to Ed, who was on faculty from 2014–2019. She is delighted to be back in the College community as a chaplain since 2021. They have 5 kids and are part of the church at Naremburn Cammeray Anglican. She also serves as an Alumni Relations Officer at Moore.

SARAH SEABROOK Jesus is the best of everything and makes all things good!

Each year I marvel at God’s kindness and grace. I love walking through this life with Him, with my family and the faithful at Dundas Telopea Anglican. It’s always a joy to see God at work among the students during their time here.

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RUTH SHEATH Ruth, and her husband David, love serving as part of The Lakes Church which they planted on the Central Coast 22 years ago.

Ruth is also a Professional Supervisor, works with FIEC as Women’s Network Coordinator and has found being involved as a chaplain at Moore a great encouragement. Ruth loves spending time with her 3 adult children, 2 daughters-in-law and Grandsons and going for walks exploring God’s creation.

SARAH SHOLL Sarah delights in seeing people transformed by God’s word and counts it as a privilege to be spurring on the next generation of gospel workers. She served with CMS for 12 years in Mexico and now spends her time reading the Bible with women in a variety of contexts including Two Ways Ministries. Her husband Peter works with CMS Australia, and she joins him on international pastoral visits.

They have three adult daughters and one son-in-law.

JULIA WILLIAMS This is my 11th year of Chaplaincy at College and it’s such a joy to work with the students as we live and learn together. Over the years I’ve been mothering and ministering in university and church contexts around the inner west. Now I spend a good part of my week working with the team at Anglican Aid, helping churches overseas support their communities.

JOAN YOUNG For most of her adult life, Joan has served in church and Bible College based ministries, encouraging and equipping others to live for Christ in every sphere of life. Some of her happiest moments are when she is teaching the Bible, meeting one on one, and walking alongside the next generation as they prepare for a life of ministry. She lives with her husband Warwick in a high rise apartment in Sydney’s inner west. They are members of St James’ Croydon.

TED BRUSH Ted is married to Michelle, and together they delight in seeing people come to know Jesus as Lord and saviour. Serving as a College Chaplain is a part of Ted’s role as Assistant to the Dean of Students. Ted also serves with BCA and as a Pastoral Supervisor. Ted and Michelle have three adult children and three grandchildren… so far.

PHIL WHEELER Phil Wheeler is the Director of Evangelism and New Churches for Sydney Anglican Diocese. Before this he pastored churches at Gladesville and in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.

Currently, Phil and his wife Jill are assisting with a church plant ministering among the Indigenous community in Redfern.

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The

tides of change in ministry Tom Habib

NEW TESTAMENT & GREEK LECTURER

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love and hate change.

I love it because I am naturally a dreamer and a starter. I love new ideas, new ways of doing things, new paradigms that look at things in a completely different way. I love thinking about how we can implement new programs and systems, and I love getting them off the ground. I love change.

But I also hate change because I’m not a very good doer or finisher. I’m the kind of person who has 10 new projects started, but I can’t find any of them under the pile of books and sticky notes and coffee cups on my desk. I’m more of a work-it-out-as-you-go kind of person than someone who sits down and carefully maps out a plan forward. And even when I finally get my act together and bring about the change I was hoping for – I often face the disappointment that this change wasn’t all it was cracked up to be!

I think this can often be our experience when it comes to ministry. We are enamoured by the new: new methods of evangelism; new ways to structure church; new resources; new conferences; new leaders. And yet, for all the change that we enact in churches – we can feel that very little has actually changed.

Of course, we do see incredible change in individuals’ lives, as we witness people move from darkness to light and death to life, as sinners put to death sin and saints put on Christ. But often our eyes are easily diverted away from the day of small things, as we long for those great changes – culture-shaping, paradigm-shifting, my-church-has-doubled-in-size changes. And for most of us, the needle on that dial hasn’t moved much at all.

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This restless pursuit for change in our ministries resonates with the Teacher’s words in Ecclesiastes.

He teaches that life is vapour, a chasing after the wind (Ecc 1:14), and writes, What do people gain from all their labors at which they toil under the sun?

4 Generations come and generations go, but the earth remains forever.

5 The sun rises and the sun sets, and hurries back to where it rises.

6 The wind blows to the south and turns to the north; round and round it goes, ever returning on its course.

7 All streams flow into the sea, yet the sea is never full.

To the place the streams come from, there they return again.

8 All things are wearisome, more than one can say.

The eye never has enough of seeing, nor the ear its fill of hearing.

9 What has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun (NIV Ecc 1:3-9).

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Could it be that the tides of change in ministry are nothing more than that: mere tides that draw the sea back and forth only to come back again?

Of course, God is at work today to bring about real change – a change that the Teacher, along with the angels, only longed to see (1 Peter 1:10-12). Jesus says, ‘My Father is always at his work to this very day, and I

too am working’ (John 5:16). This is the eschatological But perhaps we should also pause to ask whether our work of reaping a crop for eternal life (John 4:36), constant and restless pursuit of change in our ministries a work that we disciples are called to participate in comes from a belief that we are the ones who will bring (John 9:4). And the resurrection of Christ demands that about that change. Because we’re not. God is. And he this gospel work is not vain will decide when and how that change (1 Cor 15:12‑20) so that we should give will come about. The tides of change ourselves fully to the work of the Lord will come and go in our ministry, but (1 Cor 15:58). amongst us is a God who moves the sea. …IF WE WANTED Yet we should never forget that this is I remember when I was at College, our TO CHANGE THE God’s work that we partake in. It is not principal John Woodhouse told us very WORLD. PRAY. for us to decide what part we will play or clearly what we could do if we wanted what change we will bring about in the to change the world. Pray. And the work of God. Will we be an Isaiah, prayer went something like this: a faithful servant sent to preach to a Our Father in heaven, hard-hearted people who will not listen? Or will we be a hallowed be your name, Jonah, who saves a city despite himself and his best your Kingdom come, efforts not to evangelise them? Either way, we are to your will be done, devote ourselves to the ministry of reconciliation, to the on earth as in heaven. preaching of the word, to prayer for our people and our Give us today our daily bread. world, regardless of what change we see. Like Ezekiel, Forgive us our sins the Lord commissions us so that, as we forgive those who sin against us.

‘Whether they listen or fail to listen – for they are a Lead us not into temptation, rebellious people – they will know that a prophet has but deliver us from evil. been among them’ (Ezek 2:5).

For the kingdom, the power, and the glory are yours, now and forever. Amen.

This doesn’t mean that we should never seek to enact change in our ministries. Or that change signals a lack of trust in God. Far too often a pious appeal to the sovereignty of God can be used to simply avoid hard choices or excuse laziness. God’s work in the world should motivate us toward gospel ministry, not away from it – and any change that pushes us further in that direction should be welcomed with open arms!

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OT & NT Resources To assist you in your study and proclamation of God’s word, we’ve asked Moore College Faculty for their recommended commentaries and resources. We pray this list will be a blessing to you in your personal devotion to the Lord and in the ministries you serve in.

Scan the QR code to view the full list of resources, including book recommendations on various topics.

OLD TESTAMENT COMMENTARY LIST BOOK

MID-LEVEL

ENTRY LEVEL

Genesis

Longman III, Tremper. Genesis. SoGBC. Zondervan, 2016.

Walton, John H. Genesis. NIVAC. Zondervan. 2001.

Exodus

Alexander, T. Desmond. Exodus. AOTC. IVP Academic, 2017.

Bruckner, James K. Exodus. NIBC. Hendrickson, 2008.

Leviticus

Wenham, Gordon J. The Book of Leviticus. NICOT. Eerdmans, 1979.

Sklar, Jay. Leviticus. TOTC. IVP Avademic, 2014.

Numbers

Ashley, Timothy R. The Book of Numbers. NICOT. Eerdmans, 1993.

Duguid, Iain M. Numbers: God’s Presence in the Wilderness. PTW. Crossway, 2006.

Deuteronomy

Block, Daniel I. Deuteronomy. NIVAC. Zondervan, 2012.

Wright, Christopher J. Deuteronomy. UBCS. Baker Books, 1994.

Joshua

Wray Beal, Lissa M. Joshua. SoGBC. Zondervan, 2019.

Davis, Dale Ralph. Joshua: No Falling Word. Focus on the Bible. Christian Focus, 2012.

Judges

Webb, Barry, The Book of Judges. NICOT. Eerdmans, 2012.

Davis, Dale Ralph. Judges: Such a Great Salvation. Focus on the Bible. Christian Focus, 2000.

Ruth

Block, Daniel I. Judges, Ruth. NAC. Broadman and Holman, 1999.

Webb, Barry. Judges and Ruth: God in Chaos. PTW. Crossway, 2015.

1 Samuel

Tsumura, David Toshio. The First Book of Samuel. NICOT. Eerdmans, 2007.

Woodhouse, John. 1 Samuel: Looking for a Leader. PTW. Crossway, 2014.

2 Samuel

Tsumura, David Toshio. The Second Book of Samuel. NICOT. Eerdmans, 2019.

Woodhouse, John. 2 Samuel: Your Kingdom Come. PTW. Crossway, 2015.

1-2 Kings

Beal, L. W. 1 & 2 Kings. AOTC. IVP Academic, 2014.

Provan, Iain W. 1 & 2 Kings. UBCS. Baker Books, 1993.

1-2 Chronicles

Hill, Andrew E. 1 & 2 Chronicles. NIVAC. Zondervan, 2003.

Pratt, Richard L. 1 & 2 Chronicles, MOT. Mentor, 2006.

Ezra

Shepherd, David J. and Christopher J. H. Wright. Ezra and Nehemiah. THBC. Eerdmans, 2018.

Fyall, Robert. The Message of Ezra & Haggai. BST. IVP Academic, 2011.

Nehemiah

Shepherd, David J. and Christopher J. H. Wright. Ezra and Nehemiah. THBC. Eerdmans, 2018.

Allen, Leslie C.; Laniak, Timothy S. Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther. UBCS. Baker Books, 1995.

Esther

Jobes, Karen H. Esther. NIVAC, Zondervan, 1999.

Reid, D. Esther. TOTC. IVP Academic, 2008.

Job

Longman III, Temper. Job. BCOTWP. Baker Academic, 2012.

Ash, Christopher. Job: The Wisdom of the Cross. PTW. Crossway, 2014.

Psalms

Grogan, Geoffrey W. Psalms. THOTC. Eerdmans, 2008.

Kidner, D. Psalms (2 Volumes). TOTC. IVP Academic, 2009.

Proverbs

Longman III, Temper. Proverbs. BCOTWP. Baker Academic, 2006.

Lucas, Ernest. Proverbs. THOTC. Eerdmans, 2015.

Ecclesiastes

Bartholomew, Craig G. Ecclesiastes. BCOTWP. Baker Academic, 2014.

Provan, Iain W. Ecclesiasties, Song of Songs. NIVAC. Zondervan, 2001.

Song of Songs

Fredericks, Daniel C.; Estes, Daniel J. Ecclesiastes and Song of Songs. AOTC. IVP Academic, 2010.

O’Donnel, Douglas. S. The Song of Solomon: An Invitation to Intimacy. PTW. Crossway, 2012.

Isaiah

Oswalt, John N. Isaiah. NIVAC. Zondervan, 2003.

Webb, Barry. The Message of Isaiah. BST. IVP Academic, 1997.

Jeremiah

Goldingay, John. The Book of Jeremiah. NICOT. Zondervan, 2021.

Wright, Christopher J. The Message of Jeremiah. BST. IVP Academic, 2014.

Lamentations

Parry, Robin. Lamentations. THOTC. Eerdmans, 2010.

Dearman, J. Andrew. Jeremiah, Lamentations. NIVAC. Zondervan, 2002.

Ezekiel

Block, Daniel I. The Book of Ezekiel. 2 vols. NICOT. Eerdmans, 1997-1998.

Wright, Christopher J. The Message of Ezekiel: A New Heart and a New Spirit. BST. IVP Academic, 2001.

Daniel

Widder, Wendy L. Daniel. SoGBC. Zondervan, 2016.

Davis, Dale Ralph. The Message of Daniel. BST. IVP Academic, 2013.

Hosea

Dearman, Andrew J. The Book of Hosea. NICOT. Eerdmans, 2010.

Mackay, John L. Hosea: A Mentor Commentary. MOT, Mentor, 2012.

Joel

Dillard, Raymond B. ‘Joel’ in T.E. McComiskey (ed), The Minor Prophets: An Exegetical and Expository Commentary. Baker Academic, 2009.

Baker, David W. Joel, Obadiah, Malachi. NIVAC. Zondervan, 2006.

Amos

Niehaus, Jeff. ‘Amos’ in T.E. McComiskey (ed), The Minor Prophets: An Exegetical and Expository Commentary. Baker Academic, 2009.

Motyer, J. Alec. The Message of Amos. BST. IVP Academic, 1984.

Obadiah

Block, Daniel I. Obadiah: The Kingship Belongs to YHWH. HMS. Zondervan, 2014.

Field, David. Obadiah: A Practical Commentary. EB. DayOne Publications, 2008.

Jonah

Alexander, T. Desmond. Obadiah, Jonah and Micah. TOTC. IVP Academic, 2009.

Bruckner, James. Jonah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah. NIVAC. Zondervan, 2004.

Micah

Waltke, Bruce K. A Commentary on Micah. Eerdmans, 2009.

Prior, David. The Message of Joel, Micah and Habakkuk. BST. IVP Academic, 1999.

Nahum

Robertson, O. Palmer. The Books of Nahum, Habakkuk and Zephaniah. NICOT. Eerdmans, 1990.

Bridger, Gordon. The Message of Obadiah, Nahum and Zephaniah. BST. IVP Academic, 2010.

Habakkuk

Bruce, F. F. ‘Habakkuk’ in T.E. McComiskey (ed), The Minor Prophets: An Exegetical and Expository Commentary. Baker Academic, 2009.

Bruckner, James. Jonah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah. NIVAC. Zondervan, 2004.

Zephaniah

Motyer, J. Alec. ‘Zephaniah’ in T.E. McComiskey (ed), The Minor Prophets: An Exegetical and Expository Commentary. Baker Academic, 2009.

Bridger, Gordon. The Message of Obadiah, Nahum and Zephaniah. BST. IVP Academic, 2010.

Haggai

Petterson, Anthony R. Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi. AOTC. IVP Academic, 2015.

Fyall, Robert. The Message of Ezra and Haggai. BST. IVP Academic, 2011.

Zechariah

Petterson, Anthony R. Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi. AOTC. IVP Academic, 2015.

Webb, Barry. The Message of Zechariah: Your Kingdom Come. BST. IVP Academic, 2004.

Malachi

Petterson, Anthony R. Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi. AOTC. IVP Academic, 2015.

Adam, Peter. The Message of Malachi. BST. IVP Academic, 2013.

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NEW TESTAMENT COMMENTARY LIST ADVANCED = A MID-LEVEL = M ENTRY-LEVEL = E

BOOK Matthew

Mark

Luke

John Acts Romans

1 Corinthians

2 Corinthians

Galatians Ephesians

Philippians Colossians and Philemon

Carson, D. A in Carson, D.A.; Strauss, Mark. L. Matthew and Mark. EBC. Zondervan, 2010.

M

France, R. T. The Gospel of Matthew. NICNT. Eerdmans, 2007.

M

Quarles, Charles. Matthew. EBTC. Lexham, 2023.

M

Lane, William L. The Gospel of Mark. NICNT. Eerdmans, 1974.

M

Barnett, Paul. Mark: The Servant King. Aquila Press, 1991.

E

Bolt, Peter. The Cross From A Distance: Atonement in Mark's Gospel. NSBT. IVP Academic, 2005.

E

Bock, Darrell L. Luke (2 volumes). BECNT. Baker Academic, 1994.

M

Edwards, James R. The Gospel According to Luke. PNTC. Eerdmands 2015.

M

Garland, David. Luke. ZECNT. Zondervan, 2012

M

Ridderbos, Herman N. The Gospel of John: A Theological Commentary. Eerdmans, 1997.

A

Carson, D. A. The Gospel According to John. PNTC. Eerdmans, 1990.

M

Peterson, David. The Acts of the Apostles. PNTC. Eerdmans, 2009.

M

Longenecker, Richard N. In Longman, Tremper; Garland, David E. (eds). Luke-Acts. EBC. Zondervan, 2007.

M

Moo, Douglas. The Epistle to the Romans. NICNT. Eerdmans, 1996.

M

Schreiner, Thomas R. Romans. BECNT. Baker Academic, 1998.

M

Kruse, Colin. Paul's Letter to the Romans. PNTC. Eerdmans, 2012.

M

Thistleton, Anthony C. The First Epistle to the Corinthians. NIGTC. Eerdmans, 2000.

A

Ciampa, Roy. E.; Rosner, Brian S. The First Letter to the Corinthians. PNTC. Eerdmans, 2010.

M

Garland, David. 1 Corinthians. BECNT. Baker, 2003

M

Guthrie, George. H. 2 Corinthians. BECNT. Baker Academic, 2015.

M

Barnett, Paul. The Second Epistle to the Corinthians. NICNT. Eerdmans, 1997.

M

Harris, Murray J. in Longman, Tremper III.; Garland, David E (eds.) Romans- Galatians. EBC. Zondervan, 2007.

M

Moo, Douglas J. Galatians. BECNT. Baker Academic, 2013.

M

Schreiner, Thomas R. Galatians. ZECNT. Zondervan, 2010.

E

Thielman, Frank. Ephesians. BECNT. Baker Academic, 2010.

M

Baugh, S.M. Ephesians. EEC. Lexham, 2015.

A

Hoehner, Harold W. Ephesians: An Exegetical Commentary. Baker Academic, 2002.

M

Bock, Darrell L. Ephesians. TNTC. IVP, 2019

A

Fee, Gordon D. Paul's Letter to the Philippians. NICNT. Eerdmans, 1995.

M

Keown, Mark. Philippians. EEC. Lexham, 2017.

A

Beale, G.K. Colossians and Philemon. BECNT. Baker, 2019.

A

Moo, Douglas J. The Letters to Colossians and to Philemon. PNTC. Eerdmans, 2008.

M

Garland, David E. Colossians, Philemon. NIVAC. Zondervan, 1998.

E

1 and 2 Thessalonians

Weima, Jeffrey A. D. 1-2 Thessalonians. BECNT. Baker Academic, 2014.

M

1 and 2 Timothy, Titus

Knight III, George W. The Pastoral Epistles. NIGTC. Eerdmans, 2013.

A

Mounce, William D. Pastoral Epistles. WBC. Thomas Nelson, 2000.

A

Hebrews

James

Green, Chris. 2 Timothy: Finishing the Race. Aquila Press, 2013

E

Lane, William L. Hebrews (2 volumes). WBC. Zondervan, 2015.

A

Schreiner, Thomas R. Commentary on Hebrews. BTCP. Holman Reference, 2015.

M

Grindheim, Sigurd. The Letter to the Hebrews. PNTC. IVP, 2023

M

Moo, Douglas. The Letter of James. PNTC. Eerdmans, 2000.

M

McCartney, Dan G. James. BECNT. Baker Academic, 2009.

M

1 Peter

Jobes, Karen H. 1 Peter. BECNT. Baker Academic, 2005.

M

2 Peter and Jude

Lucas, D.; Green, Chris. The Message of 2 Peter and Jude. BST. IVP Academic, 1995.

E

Jackman, David. The Message of John's Letters. BST. IVP Academic, 1988.

E

1, 2, 3 John

Kruse, Colin G. The Letters of John. PNTC. Eerdmans, 2000.

M

Revelation

Beale, G. K. The Book of Revelation. NIGTC. Eerdmans, 2013.

A

Barnett, Paul. Revelation: Apocalypse Now and Then. Aquila Press, 2011.

E

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