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Articles Dr Tim Silberman
Increasing the Missional Climate of Your Church

In 1974, Lesslie Newbigin returned home from 40 years doing missionary work in India. As he arrived back in the UK, he was struck...

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Articles SMBC
Over 140 Years Combined Cross-Cultural Ministry

At SMBC, 16 of our faculty and staff have over 140 years combined experience in cross-cultural mission. They have served across a wide range...

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Articles Jo Gibbs
Mission and Gospel Urgency

Jo Gibbs' journey from SMBC, to South Asia with CMS, to Reach Australia is a story of deep gratitude for the gospel, a passion...

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Stories SMBC
Zenith Hui: A Growing Heart for Mission

Zenith came to SMBC because the claims of the Bible felt too big to ignore, and a sense of urgency to be equipped to...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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