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A Manly Church

If you are not from Sydney (or even Australia) you may be wondering why we are calling the new church Manly Life Church…. Well contrary to popular opinion it is not because we are trying to be a particularly masculine church with beer swilling, dwarf tossing and weight lifting. No, it is because we areContinue reading “A Manly Church”

Bold and Beautiful Swimming

As part of getting into the local Manly community, and trying to shed a few of the post wedding kilos I have joined a local swimming group at the end of our street. They are called The Bold and Beautiful. If you are ever down in Manly at 7am you will see the rather strange sightContinue reading “Bold and Beautiful Swimming”

Gay Marriage

I am often asked as a Pastor what my views are on gay marriage. The issue is once again in the press with President Obama in the States endorsing gay marriage and advocates in Australia taking to the streets. When people ask for my opinion they are often looking for a black and white forContinue reading “Gay Marriage”

Come meet Stephen Lungu

A good friend of mine is hosting African Enterprise Team Leader, Stephen Lungu. If you have read Out of the Black Shadows you will know what an incredible story of God’s transforming power is evident in Stephen’s life. I have been really fortunate to do ministry with Stephen in Australia, South Africa, Kenya and CanadaContinue reading “Come meet Stephen Lungu”

Sozo Training

Victoria and I (and our friend Louisa) spent the weekend at Jubilee International Church for a training conference on Sozo. Sozo is an inner healing ministry that comes out of Bethel Church in Redding, California. We thought it would be a really good ministry tool for the new church in Manly that is being established.Continue reading “Sozo Training”

Surfs up at Manly

Always love watching some good footage of Manly waves rolling in…

Welcome to Manly Life Church

Well here we go… a whole new adventure. Not sure what is ahead but dreaming of Jesus in Manly, creating community, the renewal and healing of all things. Just as the Spirit hovered over the waters, preparing to bring forth life, I sense Manly is in desperate need of the breath of God stirring newContinue reading “Welcome to Manly Life Church”