Taking the temperature of Connect09

03/11/08 | I’m fairly new to Synod. I’ve been along to hear the Archbishop’s presidential address a few times. And last year I was in the public gallery listening to questions about some new venture he called “Connect09”. Unbeknown to me I’d soon be immersed in the campaign. Funny how things turn out!

Wading through the quicksand of change

06/10/08 | Most of us don’t really want our church to change too much. I mean, don’t get me wrong: I am not saying we are entirely content. We might prefer this music, or the other preacher, but on the whole, we’re pretty comfortable.

Freddo Frog changed my view of evangelism

01/09/08 | Doorknocking is generally considered to be an extreme activity. The sky-surfing of evangelism. Well, perhaps without the ‘cool’ – but you know what I mean.

My local Connect09 campaign

11/08/08 | The names and locations that follow have been changed to protect the privacy of my neighbours.

A question that bugged me

09/07/08 | What activities are you involved in at the moment that really involve faith?

The emperor has no clothes

09/06/08 | Something we all know but have been afraid to admit about the evangelistic habits of Sydney Anglicans has now been laid bare by a market research.

Deep down we all know it’s time

12/05/08 | With so many difficulties before us, is it actually worth attempting to unite to undertake a new mission initiative of this magnitude? Surely the question can reasonably be asked: “Why do Connect09?”

What size is your spiritual footprint?

14/04/08 | We now know that little daily choices can have a big impact on our carbon footprint. Well, the size of your "spiritual footprint" on the community works the same way...

Community the key to connection

03/03/08 | What people want more than anything else is a sense of belonging, but the traditional fixtures that used to provide that feeling are in fast decline. Is this a primary connection point for Christians and their communities?

My Christmas Day epiphany

04/02/08 | I had an epiphany during church on Christmas Day - a glimpse of church through the eyes of two 20-somethings sitting outside in a car.

Your Connect09 journey begins today

29/01/08 | It’s time to play your part in Connect09, and Archbishop Peter Jensen tells Russell Powell that you will find it a surprising experience.

What is Connect09?

01/01/08 | In 2009 we are planning one of the greatest make-Jesus-known campaigns ever seen in this country. I am hoping that you and your church will be part of it.

The mountain only God can climb

10/12/07 | Two weeks into my new role of coordinating a gospel opportunity of extraordinary magnitude in 2009, I'm beginning to realise that prayer is the only path to the top.

Praying for Connect09

10/12/07 | Most Australians not only don't know God, 60% don't have a friend who is a regular church-goer. Connect09 is about making new relationships, providing their missing peace.