Articles & Stories

Explore articles from our expert faculty in theology, ministry and mission. Discover inspiring stories from our student and graduate community.

StoriesArticles
Cross-Shaped Freedom: 1 Corinthians 8-15 text with sky-filled cross on wooden background
Articles Dr Derek Brotherson
Cross-Shaped Freedom: 1 Corinthians 8-15 Sermon Series

This SMBC Principal’s Hour sermon series Cross-Shaped Freedom explores 1 Corinthians 8-15. In these chapters, the apostle Paul helps us embrace a cross-shaped freedom...

Winding path through rolling green hills at sunrise
Articles Anna Brotherson
The Restoration of Battered Hope

Explore the Emmaus Road story (Luke 24:13–35) through personal experience and a close reading of the Greek text. Walk the road with two bewildered...

Bridge students sitting on the floor and enjoying local food during the Cultural Study Tour
Articles Taani Kruik
Gen Z and Global Mission: Three ways to mobilise young adults for mission

Half of churchgoing Gen Z are open to global mission — but are we engaging them? Here are three research-backed strategies gleaned from The...

Geoff Harper interviewed by Derek Brotherson in SMBC Principal's Hour
Stories SMBC
A Biblical Theology of Cleansing

SMBC faculty Dr Geoff Harper, Director of Research and lecturer in Old Testament, has published a new book exploring a profound biblical theme that...

Photo of Andrew and Fleur Letcher against leafy college campus background
Stories SMBC
Andrew & Fleur: Serving the Local Church

Andrew and Fleur's heart is to serve God in every season of their lives. After years of work, ministry, and family life, they decided...

Red neon cross illuminated at night on hill overlooking city lights
Articles Dr Mark Stephens
Christ and Culture: How Should Christians Engage?

Every Christian generation has to think through the question of Christ and culture. If I belong to Jesus, what kind of posture should I...

Aerial view of crowded airport terminal showing diverse travellers with luggage in transit and migration
Articles Dr Ed Grudier
Global Migration and the Mission of God

Global migration has reached unprecedented levels, with over 300 million people living outside their country of birth. While this reality presents significant challenges for...

Black and white engraving depicting the Good Samaritan parable, showing a traveller aiding an injured man beside the road
Articles Anna Brotherson
Do Not Be A Good Samaritan

In the parable of the Good Samaritan, Jesus paints an astonishing picture of unmerited kindness and love. He finishes with this command: ‘Go and...

Photo of Lucy and Simon Pratt against leafy background
Stories SMBC
Simon and Lucy: Preparing a Family for Church Planting

Simon and Lucy Pratt always carried full-time ministry in their hearts. But life had a way of filling up – careers, a mortgage, four...

Cinema audience seated on red velvet chairs watching movie
Articles SMBC
Finding Gospel Conversations in Film: The Art of Cultural Exegesis

Popular culture can be an unexpected ally in the journey of faith. Cultural exegesis helps us understand our context, uncover the restlessness within our...

The Missing Peace: How Christmas Brings the Calm We Crave by Sam Chan, book cover featuring Christmas decorations and symbols on dark green background, mockup
Articles Rev Dr Sam Chan
The Missing Peace

We have a basic need for completeness. We look for it in our work and play but never find it. In this Christmas reflection...

Four stacks of different sized books, some with ribbon bookmarks, sitting on a desk.
Articles Rev Dr Katy Davis
Standing on the Shoulders of Giants

How we mentor, how we preach, how we teach, how we plan, how we care – how we carry out the ministry God has...

1 2 3 4
Results (0)