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Irvine looks at church growth and the doctrine of the church, that this that we use the church as an instrument of growth, i.e. we change so that the church will grow because of outsiders. He explores why it is strange for non-believers to come into church. Irvine examines what is beneficialt for the church and what is beneficial for the visitor. He talks about presenting the Bible in a culturally relevant way, without dropping the standard of teaching., Cassette label reads : "Biblical Foundations of Church Growth Rod Irvine (2) 29.9.93 Robert Menzies College School of Christian Studies"

Irvine speaks on the foundations for church growth, expounding 1 Corinthians 3. He shows that the minister is of no importance, it is God who is doing all the work. Irvine explores the importance of being careful where we build. He expounds the imagery of 1 Corinthians, and the implications for ministers. Irvine explores when people are being offended by the gospel, and when they are being offended by us. He stresses that there are basic things that we can do to improve instead of blaming God., Cassette label reads : "Biblical Foundations of Church Growth Rod Irvine (1) 28.9.93 Robert Menzies College School of Christian Studies" Speaker suggests that the date may be 1994

Corbett-Jones explores the role and experiences of the working mother., Cassette label reads : "Working Mums Christine Corbett-Jones 13.9.94 Robert Menzies College School of Christian Studies"

Corbett-Jones presents stats on divorce rates in Australia. He shows how painful it is when one partner in a couple is seeking change and the other is not willing to help in the change. Corbett-Jones explores the issues that cause relationships to break down. He then explores the effects of divorce on children, and how people transfer the rejection from earthly fathers to God, and to future partners. Talk is followed by questions., Cassette label reads : "Divorce and the family Michael Corbett-Jones 14.9.94 Robert Menzies College School of Christian Studies"

Colson reflects on the two perspectives that God has given him to view the world. He reports that prison does not rehabilitate, and yet God is working amongst inmates. Colson stresses that we must be looking to change the hearts of inmates, otherwise prison is useless. Talk is followed by questions., Cassette label and insert reads : "Colson"

Warren shares some of the challenges for Chinese churches in ministry, based on his experiences in Redfern and Surrey Hills. He encourages his listeners to find ways to make the way they present the gospel more relevant, without changing or watering down the gospel., Cassette label reads : "Aussie churches having a go Chalmers Preb. Warren Ling 29.9.93 Robert Menzies College School of Christian Studies"

Manchester speaks on responding to disaster, especially following a tsunami. He shows both the greatness of God, and the goodness of God. Manchester explores that weakness helps us to depend on God., Cassette label reads : "St Thomas' Anglican Church Tsunami Rememberance service 16.01.05 10am Simon Manchester"

Manchester explores why it is important to know what we are like, both as a society, and individually, and how we measure value. He explains that we are all sinful, that we can not please God, and all need Jesus., Cassette label reads : "St Thomas' Anglican Church Confident Christianity 3. 'How do we grasp the Trinity?' John 14 20.8.00 am Simon Manchester"

Manchester speaks on the Trinity. He addresses the major hereseys around this, including Arianism and Sabellianism, and thus why we have creeds. Manchester explains why need to have all three persons in order to know God., Cassette label reads : "St Thomas' Anglican Church Confident Christianity 4. 'How good or bad are we?' Psalm 8 27.8.00 am Simon Manchester"

Manchester expounds 1 Timothy 2:8-15, exploring the order that God has given to creation, especially between men and women within the church. Talk is followed by questions., Cassette label reads : "St Thomas' Anglican Church The church of the living God 'A church that helps the gospel' 1 Timothy 2:8-15 Simon Manchester"