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To live in this world as Christians following Jesus is to go against the flow. Andrew Heard speaks on the expectation of suffering as we stand aligned with Jesus, knowing this is not your home.

In a bold move, a meeting of movement leaders from across Australian Reformed Evangelicalism has resolved to work together to see their numbers double over twenty years, through seeing sinners saved.Leaders gathered for a mini summit organised by The Gospel Coalition Australia at Sydney's Moore Theological College last week.Gospel Coalition Australia Chair Rory Shiner says given the unparalleled theological and missional unity between the different organisations there's a significant window of opportunity to work productively together for God's glory.They agreed to work towards an effective target of growing five percent per year through conversion growth. The Gospel Coalition's Rory Shiner and Sarah Kuswadi, Reach Australia's Andrew Heard and Queensland Theological College Principal Gary Millar came straight from the Summit to our The Pastor's Heart studio to discuss the outcomes of the day and plans for the future. Sponsor The Pastor's HeartWith We look to you to financially partner with us to make a tax deductible gift before 30 June to support the work of the The Pastor's Heart.Anglican AidTo find out more about supporting Anglican Aid. The Church Cothechurchco.com is a website and app platform built specifically for churches. Advertise on The Pastor's HeartTo advertise on The Pastor's Heart go to thepastorsheart.net/sponsorSupport the show

Andrew Heard says ministries cannot be other than outcome-focused in their work - the question is will those outcomes be good or bad? Conscious or unconscious? Specific or vague?  He addresses critics who confuse having Biblical goals with adopting secular business practices.Andrew Heard leads the Reach Australia movement, and pastors the influential EV Church on the Central Coast. • All Christians are goal-driven whether consciously or unconsciously• Critique often conflate goals with the methods used to pursue them (which is a separate question).• Paul in 1 Corinthians demonstrates strategic thinking while maintaining gospel integrity• "Wise master builder" suggests skill and thoughtfulness in ministry, not just faithfulness• Personal, transformational ministry requires organisation.• Opposition to large churches and attempting to grow churches creates an impossible task for reaching the world. We need to own the fact that we either need much bigger churches or many more churches, or both.Sponsor The Pastor's HeartWith We look to you to financially partner with us to make a tax deductible gift before 30 June to support the work of the The Pastor's Heart.Anglican AidTo find out more about supporting Anglican Aid. The Church Cothechurchco.com is a website and app platform built specifically for churches. Advertise on The Pastor's HeartTo advertise on The Pastor's Heart go to thepastorsheart.net/sponsorSupport the show

1 Peter chapter 3 encourages and challenges us with big truths about who we are as men and women. Andrew Heard shares the Bible's wisdom on marriage that brings something much better than any alternative our culture can offer.

1 Peter chapter 3 encourages and challenges us with big truths about who we are as men and women. Andrew Heard shares the Bible's wisdom on marriage that brings something much better than any alternative our culture can offer.

Andrew Heard explains that the key to understanding Jesus is not that he came to give us an example of how to live. The key is that he came to bear our sins to save us.

Andrew Heard explains that the key to understanding Jesus is not that he came to give us an example of how to live. The key is that he came to bear our sins to save us.

In the last talk of this three talk series, Andrew Heard digs into the implications of the cross.CREDITS:The  Reach Australia Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠⁠To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠⁠For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠⁠resources@reachaustralia.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠Support Reach Australia's online library⁠

Andrew Heard diagnoses the true problem with humanity and Jesus' teaching on it. CREDITS:The  Reach Australia Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠⁠To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠⁠For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠⁠resources@reachaustralia.com.au⁠⁠⁠⁠Support Reach Australia's online library⁠

In this second talk Andrew Heard resolves the problem he set up in the first talk and reminds us of the great glory of the cross of Jesus.CREDITS:The  Reach Australia Podcast is brought to you by ⁠⁠Reach Australia⁠⁠To pray for Reach Australia, join our ⁠⁠WhatsApp Group⁠⁠For ideas or questions please email ⁠⁠resources@reachaustralia.com.au⁠⁠Support Reach Australia's online library

We give thanks to God for motherhood, for the joys and the heartaches, and yet there are even bigger things than motherhood that form our identity. Andrew Heard speaks on the value and worth given to us by God, who created us to know him.

We give thanks to God for motherhood, for the joys and the heartaches, and yet there are even bigger things than motherhood that form our identity. Andrew Heard speaks on the value and worth given to us by God, who created us to know him.

This world, and this life is not your home! As we endure hardships and suffering, the letter of 1 Peter encourages the people of God to look towards our true heavenly home. Andrew Heard introduces this series and challenges us to see God's work in our current trials and circumstances.

This world, and this life is not your home! As we endure hardships and suffering, the letter of 1 Peter encourages the people of God to look towards our true heavenly home. Andrew Heard introduces this series and challenges us to see God's work in our current trials and circumstances.

Our world reduces the Easter message to bunnies and religious curiosities... they cannot believe the unbelievable. So, is it true?? Andrew Heard speaks on the exalted Jesus, who is raised to life and given all power, and before whom all will bow the knee.

Our world reduces the Easter message to bunnies and religious curiosities... they cannot believe the unbelievable. So, is it true?? Andrew Heard speaks on the exalted Jesus, who is raised to life and given all power, and before whom all will bow the knee.

Doubts about Christianity are not always an intellectual issue but often a deeper heart problem driven by sin and rebellion. Andrew Heard speaks on the doubts of John the Baptist and Jesus' response to him and to us today.

Doubts about Christianity are not always an intellectual issue but often a deeper heart problem driven by sin and rebellion. Andrew Heard speaks on the doubts of John the Baptist and Jesus' response to him and to us today.

What Jesus says in Luke 6 doesn't fit with who our culture says is blessed and who is cursed. Andrew Heard helps us understand the context of Jesus teachings and what is true blessings, especially for us today.

What Jesus says in Luke 6 doesn't fit with who our culture says is blessed and who is cursed. Andrew Heard helps us understand the context of Jesus teachings and what is true blessings, especially for us today.

The Bible brings us truths about life, in particular the importance of time and God bringing in his kingdom. Andrew Heard speaks on Jesus bringing in the promised new kingdom of God and the impact this has for our lives today.

The Bible brings us truths about life, in particular the importance of time and God bringing in his kingdom. Andrew Heard speaks on Jesus bringing in the promised new kingdom of God and the impact this has for our lives today.

Why does the Gospel of Luke begin with John and not Jesus, a choice echoed in all four Gospels? Andrew Heard reveals that this is no accident but a display of God's perfect plan, preparing the way for Christ, fulfilling prophecy, and showing that God hears every prayer and draws near to the broken-hearted and weak.

Why does the Gospel of Luke begin with John and not Jesus, a choice echoed in all four Gospels? Andrew Heard reveals that this is no accident but a display of God's perfect plan, preparing the way for Christ, fulfilling prophecy, and showing that God hears every prayer and draws near to the broken-hearted and weak.

The gospel of Luke is a carefully researched and investigated account of Jesus' life and ministry. Andrew Heard challenges us to see that the certainty of the Christian message points to reasoned and rational response of faith in Jesus.

The gospel of Luke is a carefully researched and investigated account of Jesus' life and ministry. Andrew Heard challenges us to see that the certainty of the Christian message points to reasoned and rational response of faith in Jesus.

Many of us don't know why we exist, yet we are constantly searching for meaning and purpose in life. Andrew Heard explores this question and shares from the Bible how only God can give us ultimate purpose... deep, true, and meaningful existence that's bigger than us.

Many of us don't know why we exist, yet we are constantly searching for meaning and purpose in life. Andrew Heard explores this question and shares from the Bible how only God can give us ultimate purpose... deep, true, and meaningful existence that's bigger than us.

Why isn't it more obvious that God's there, and why aren't we seeking him? Andrew Heard shows us from the Bible in Acts 17, how God has made himself known, and the challenge to examine our own hearts and seek him.

The scriptures tell us that God loves us and wants to save! Andrew Heard speaks from the end of Luke's gospel, that Jesus preached he must suffer and die, and that this message must be preached to the world for salvation.

The scriptures tell us that God loves us and wants to save! Andrew Heard speaks from the end of Luke's gospel, that Jesus preached he must suffer and die, and that this message must be preached to the world for salvation.

The phrase 'Love is love' is often used to define love in today's world, but what does it truly mean? Andrew Heard guides us in uncovering the biblical definition of love.

The phrase 'Love is love' is often used to define love in today's world, but what does it truly mean? Andrew Heard guides us in uncovering the biblical definition of love.

As we continue our journey through 1 John, Andrew Heard helps us identify the evidence of a truly born-again Christian and reflects on the contrasting situations we might encounter as a result.

As we continue our journey through 1 John, Andrew Heard helps us identify the evidence of a truly born-again Christian and reflects on the contrasting situations we might encounter as a result.

Whatever your experience of earthly family has been, you were made for a far more wonderful, glorious, eternal family. Andrew Heard speaks on the heavenly father with whom we are made for relationship and by the Spirit adopted to sonship.

The Bible is clear that salvation comes from God by faith alone. Andrew Heard speaks on what the Bible says about baptism and why it is a fitting sign to be applied to infants of Christian parents.

The golden calf episode in Exodus provides us with a great warning and a great hope. Andrew Heard speaks on the character of God; his judgement and justice, and his love, compassion and mercy, both displayed in Jesus death for us.

The best human experiences are all about relationship. Andrew Heard speaks on the detailed Tabernacle given to Moses, where God dwells and makes a way for sinful people to relate to him, and looks forward to Jesus, fulfilling God dwelling in our hearts.

Western civilization is deeply shaped by the Bible, yet today the 10 commandments are disregarded as not relevant. Andrew Heard speaks on the 10 special "words" of God that help us understand who he is and how we should respond to him.

The Exodus rescue is a picture of the even greater rescue to come. Andrew Heard speaks on the sovereignty of God, his desire to reveal himself to us, and his mercy to save us.

The drama of the great rescue in Exodus brings us a glimpse of the even bigger plan of salvation for God's people in Jesus. Andrew Heard begins this series in Exodus with a reminder of God's mercy to us, which he began before we could even ask.

The Bible presents a shape to our lives together as men and women that honours the differences and reflects God's intent in his creation. Andrew Heard takes us back into the Genesis account that makes sense of how men and women are to relate in the church.

The book of 1 Timothy is Paul's passionate reminder to the Ephesians about what is truly important in life. Andrew Heard begins this series reminding us that the gospel truth is what matters when lives are at stake for eternity.

As the book of John concludes there is much to puzzle over. Andrew Heard speaks on the disciples ordinary context as they wait, contrasted with the extraordinary salvation Jesus brings and the impact this should have on how we live as we wait.

Our culture is all about personal truth. Andrew Heard takes us through the account of Jesus and Pilate, where Jesus claims he is The Truth and a King who's kingdom is not of this world, it is to come.

What does it mean to be a spirit filled Christian? Andrew Heard encourages us from John 16 to be a spiritual church - one that loves God, desires his Word, and grows in obedience to him.

What is it like to follow Jesus...it's often hard! Andrew Heard shares on Jesus' words to the disciples, as a comfort and forewarning of opposition as we follow His teaching.

What can we learn from recent secular literature about the practice of Christian pastoral leadership? Head of Ministry at Sydney's Moore Theological College Archie Poulos looks at how the 'The Infinite Game' concept, popularized by Simon Sinek, can be applied to ministry. Sinek explores the consequences of short and long term thinking in business and life. Long term success is more likely when an infinite perspective is taken.Then we examine Loran Nordgren and David Schonthal's book ‘The Human Element: Overcoming the resistance that awaits new ideas.'Archie considers the emotional and psychological hurdles (inertia, effort, emotion, and reactance) that congregations face when change is suggested.We look back to ‘After the Ball' by Marshall Kirk and Hunter Madsen, a 1989 secular play book for effecting LGBTI societal acceptance.  Archie suggests there are lessons from aspects of that strategy for Christian mission.Plus Archie talks about what impressed him about Andrew Heard's soon to be released book ‘Growth and Change - The danger and necessity of a passion for church growth.Purchase/download links to the books discussed this week:Growth and Change - by Andrew Heard - The danger and necessity of a passion for church growth The Infinite Game - by Simon Sinek - exploring the consequences of short and long term thinking in business and life The Human Element: Overcoming the resistance that awaits new ideas - by Loran Nordgren and David Schonthal After the Ball - by Marshall Kirk and Hunter MadsenHuman Sexuality and the Same-Sex Marriage Debate - by Mark Thompson (Editor)Support the show--To make a one off contribution to support The Pastor's Heart's ministry go to this link, or to become a regular Patreon supporter click here.

Who goes to heaven? Those who are good, or who aren't super-bad... This popular thinking is dangerously wrong! Andrew Heard speaks from Jesus' story of the Pharisee and Tax Collector where we see our real hope for heaven is in Jesus.