Those 'other' Olympics - the International Science Olympiads - reports from the Australian teams
Mark Tronson has long been fascinated by physics, and has read widely about the development of nuclear energy after the end of the war and the collaboration of refugee scientists from Europe with the American and British who were doing research in this area for the Allies. He was amazed at the recent possible discovery of the Higgs Boson and what that may mean theologically..
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Fusion focuses on community-building during Olympics
Fusion is bringing people from 15 countries to take part in a pilgrimage of hope during the Olympic Games.
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An anointing in founding a church that becomes a mega ministry is incompatible with over bearing governance
"An anointing in founding a church that becomes a mega ministry is incompatible with over bearing governance" is a statement of Well-Being Australia chairman Mark Tronson.
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Bible Society campaign seeks to reverse poor Bible reading habits of Australian Christians
Bible Society Australia has launched a Bible reading campaign called 'Live Light in 25 Words' to address the poor Bible reading habits of Australian Christians.
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New Zealand young people (18-30 years of age) invited to write a monthly article for Christian Today under the ministry of PSI
Press Service International (PSI) for some years has developed a group of Australian young writers who each produce a monthly \"Comment\" article for Christian Today. www.pressserviceinternational.org/
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LA Olympian Angela Harris heads to London – 12 years with LWFCI - London Calling No 23 – two weeks to the Olympics
Australian Los Angeles Olympic swimmer Angela Harris heads to London next week celebrating her 12th year with the Olympic ministry Lay Witnesses for Christ International (LWFCI) which is engaged in its 8th Olympiad of evangelism.
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Too many people in on the gig makes it susceptible yet Churches have found a way forward
There is a theory that bears historical and financial anecdotal proof-in-the-pudding that whenever too many people get in on the \'one-gig\' it is not only susceptible to falling over, rather it has proclivity to disaster.
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Art in Tasmania is huge in spite of a report that claims the Apple State has lack of major public art facilities
A recent article in the Sydney Morning Herald claims that Tasmania is the artiest State of the nation, yet it has a lack of major public art facilities compared with every other State and capital city. It was noted Hobart nor Launceston has anything like a Sydney Opera House let alone a similar arts facility of international recognition let alone Australian preference.
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Year of the Farmer 'Roadshow' is a reminder of past generations on the land
The Australian Year of the Farmer Roadshow vehicles are on a year-long nationwide journey to celebrate Australia\'s farming industry. The nine exhibition vehicles will cover a combined distance of 56,000 kilometres, working in each state and territory to enrich the connections between rural and urban dwellers and highlight the essential contribution of farming to Australia\'s economy, culture and lifestyle.
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Hope 103.2's raises a record $713,445 in their annual June appeal
Sydney's Christian Radio Station, Hope 103.2, raised $713,445 during their recent June Appeal, a record result in the station's 33 year history.
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Many roads less travelled - and declining options
Five years ago Australia\'s main stream media was discussing the wisdom of having \'separate legal systems\' for a range of people groups in Australia. Two years ago it was raised again. Well-Being Australia chairman Mark Tronson considers in this article how far such ideas have developed.
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Exodus International no longer practice reparative therapy to help gays
Exodus International President Alan Chambers addressed the crowd at the 37th annual Freedom Conference on Wednesday in order to share why the organization will no longer use reparative therapy to help those who struggle with same-sex attraction (SSA), and will use a model that focuses more on discipleship instead.
