Evangelism and Mission – Mark Conner

To Russia With Love

Mark Conner — Fri, 20 Jul 2018 05:00:00 +0000

As I teenager I loved to play RISK, a board game similar to Monopoly, but in RISK the goal is to conquer the world, not just own the houses in the neighbourhood. Each player is dealt a certain number of countries and armies to placer on them. Then through the roll of the dice they … Continue reading To Russia With Love

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Who have you been eating with?

Mark Conner — Mon, 13 Feb 2017 05:52:00 +0000

One day Jesus was having dinner at the home of one of the top Pharisees (the religious leaders of his day). As always, there was some lively and interesting conversation around the dinner table. Near the end of this meal, this happened ...Luke 14:12-14. Jesus turned to the host. "The next time you put on … Continue reading Who have you been eating with?

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A Call to COURAGE

Mark Conner — Sun, 24 Apr 2016 05:00:00 +0000

ANZAC Day Tomorrow is ANZAC Day, a day when Australians and New Zealanders remember the beginning of World War I. This was Australia’s first major military encounter as a nation with the wider world as we joined Britain’s fight against Germany. Last year was the 100th anniversary of the ANZACs landing at the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey. … Continue reading A Call to COURAGE

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Jesus’ Ministry

Mark Conner — Fri, 22 Jan 2016 00:50:00 +0000

The Gospel of Matthew tells us this about the ministry of Jesus: Matthew 9:35-37. Jesus traveled through all the towns and villages of that area, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And he healed every kind of disease and illness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them … Continue reading Jesus’ Ministry

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Four Kinds of Churches

Mark Conner — Fri, 13 Nov 2015 13:59:03 +0000

There are four kinds of churches in the world today: The Museum Church. They are old and beautiful but empty (like the picture above). No one goes there. They are showpieces of past. Sadly, there is no spiritual vitality within their ancient walls. The Maintenance Church. These churches are a little better. They are almost … Continue reading Four Kinds of Churches

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How’s Your Cultural Intelligence?

Mark Conner — Fri, 16 Oct 2015 04:59:00 +0000

The apostle Paul worked hard to relate to a wide variety of people. Have a read of this from his letter to the church at Corinth in the first century: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23. Even though I am free of the demands and expectations of everyone, I have voluntarily become a servant to any and all … Continue reading How’s Your Cultural Intelligence?

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Mars Hill – The Marketplace

Mark Conner — Sun, 16 Aug 2015 12:30:00 +0000

Paul at Athens The apostle Paul gives us an insightful example as to how to engage with our culture during his time in the pagan city of ancient Athens as recorded in Acts 17. He spent time in the synagogue, in the marketplace and then was invited to the Areopagus to engage with the philosophers … Continue reading Mars Hill – The Marketplace

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Mars Hill – Engaging Culture

Mark Conner — Fri, 31 Jul 2015 04:04:00 +0000

We live in a rapidly changing culture that often seems at odds with the character of God's kingdom. Some Christians choose to reject the surrounding culture, escaping to live separate lives. Others seem to embrace the culture uncritically and end up no different than the world around them. Could it be that a better approach is … Continue reading Mars Hill – Engaging Culture

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Beyond the Walls by Brad Chilcott

Mark Conner — Tue, 12 May 2015 05:52:00 +0000

Who would’ve thought that one photo could cause so much trouble? It wasn’t the first time I’d been criticized for my friendship and solidarity with the Muslim community, in fact I’d had some threats of violence when I spoke up about Halal certification but this one took it another level. Had I renounced the gospel? … Continue reading Beyond the Walls by Brad Chilcott

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Travel

Mark Conner — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 05:55:00 +0000

I admire the many Christian mission workers around the world. Many of them work in some of the poorest, least evangelised and most persecuted countries in the world. Personally, I believe everyone should have a passport. We encourage everyone in our church to go on a short-term team to another nation sometime in their life … Continue reading Travel

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Embracing our Sentness

Mark Conner — Sat, 11 Apr 2015 13:37:07 +0000

Here is a recently published book I'd like to recommend - Sentness: Six Postures of Missional Christians by Kim Hammond and Darren Cronshaw. From the back cover: Ever wonder why people fall asleep in church? It happens. We’ve all seen it. We shuffle into rows of seats that grow more comfortable with every new fundraising campaign. We slouch … Continue reading Embracing our Sentness

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Indigenous Awareness Trip (October 2013)

Mark Conner — Thu, 16 Oct 2014 22:00:53 +0000

In October 2013, my wife and I participated with a number of other church pastors in an Indigenous Awareness Trip, sponsored by the Concilia organisation. We began by flying from Melbourne to Alice Springs. It was my first visit to this iconic Australian town. It was not as big as I thought it would be … Continue reading Indigenous Awareness Trip (October 2013)

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Max Conlon – Aboriginal Artist

Mark Conner — Tue, 07 Oct 2014 11:58:11 +0000

Last weekend, as part of our Australians Together focus, we were privileged to host Max and Tracey Conlon at CityLife Church. They are indigenous Australian church leaders who founded Walkabout Ministry. They travel and minister to many of the isolated indigenous communities across our nation. Max was raised amongst 14 siblings in the Cherbourg … Continue reading Max Conlon – Aboriginal Artist

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Mission: The Work of God

Mark Conner — Fri, 02 May 2014 09:25:42 +0000

Mission is the activity of God himself. It has its source not in the church but in the very nature of God. Mission is not just an activity or a department of the church. It is an attribute or a character quality of God. God is a missionary God. [The word “mission” is not used … Continue reading Mission: The Work of God

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William Carey, the Father of Modern Missions

Mark Conner — Thu, 01 May 2014 05:02:00 +0000

William Carey was one of the main instruments in God’s hand for the restoration of mission into the mainstream of Protestant Christianity through his writing, emphasis on prayer for world evangelisation and promotion of practical structures for mission. He was not the first to preach on missions, but he was the one used by God … Continue reading William Carey, the Father of Modern Missions

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