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Jeremy Dover

Press Service International

Jeremy Dover is a former sports scientist and Pastor

Jeremy Dover's previous articles may be viewed at https://www.pressserviceinternational.org/jeremy-dover1.html

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  • The story that changed the world

    The gospel literally changed the world. It has shaped nations, given hope to millions and is tangibly seen in the lives of people today. This gospel story has driven massive social campaigns, such as Wilberforce’s abolition of slavery. It has been the motivation for starting organizations, such as World Vision, the RSPCA and theworkers unions.

  • Anglican Ironman

    "I pray for everyone that overtakes me, so that's a lot of folk getting prayed for out there.” Rev. Paul Carr has an unusual hobby.

  • Facing the wind

    The 2019 Avalon Airshow returns to Geelong, Victoria from 1st to the 3rd of March with some of Australia’s most advanced defence assets.

  • The death of the AIS?

    Since 1981 the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS) in Canberra has been the engine room for elite sporting performance. Birthed from international sporting failures in the 1970’s the AIS bred success through the 80’s, 90’s and at 2000 Sydney Olympics.

  • Parkrun and baby Jesus

    The best we can do is to label Christmas as a time for giving and when baby Jesus was born in a manger. After the supermarket carols have stopped and the wrapping paper all binned we do not often reflect on what the incarnation means. Nor do we search for application on how we can follow this model to “be Christ” in our communities. Here are some thoughts on baby Jesus, the incarnation and fun runs.

  • Focus: sport’s Holy Grail

    Champion athletes, such as basketballer Michael Jordan, are famous for their ability to focus under pressure. Most athletes can focus on executing their skills in training. However, it is only the best, like Jordan, that have developed their ability to focus under pressure.

  • Remembrance Day and the 25% off sale

    Consider this: It is Remembrance Day. In the country town I am in the clock strikes 11am. From the local RSL I hear the bugle sound. It reminds me of the sacrifices made during WWI and the price paid for our present lifestyle.

  • Australia’s sporting shame?

    A recent open letter by some of Australia’s greatest athletes has pleaded for more funding for Australian sport. The appeal is that more money means more kids playing sport, less obesity and more kids moving up to elite levels. And this means more gold for Australia on the medal tally.

  • A Car Show with a Difference

    The recent Sandown 500 V8 SuperCar race highlights Australia’s love of cars. Motorsport stirs the emotions as people reflect on their passionate connection with their own cars. Are they a Holden or Ford driver?

  • How to grow the church? Barista coffee, Better food, Modern music

    How to grow the church? Barista coffee, Better food, Modern music. These were the suggestions offered when I asked how do we grow the church today.