Articles

These articles have been written by staff and students at GTC. We hope to continually keep adding more.

Articles on Leadership

Lessons in Leadership from Colossians - Andrew Young Lessons in leadership gleaned from the book of Colossians.

Church Leadership Retreats - Andrew Young The importance of church leadership retreats and how to make them times of great benefit and blessing

Historical Articles

W.G.T. Shedd on Preaching - Andrew Young A three-part study of Shedd’s classics book “Homiletics and Pastoral Theology” originally presented as a series of lecture to the 1996 Banner of Truth Conference in Sydney.

Arianism and the Nicene Creed - Alex Robinson Alex wrote this informative essay for the Church History Course, regarding the historical battle between orthodoxy and the error of denying the deity of Jesus Christ- an error held by Jehovah’s Witnesses today

John Wesley - Alex Robinson Also written for the Church History Course, this essay of Alex’s looks at the life and ministry of John Wesley: “A man called by God at a particular time in history to revive and renew the church in England”

Early Christian Worship - Sue Bracefield Sue Bracefield wrote this interesting summary of worship in the early Christian Church as an essay for the Church History Course. Her brief study will prove a helpful starter for those who have never read anything on the subject.

St. Francis of Assisi - Sue Bracefield Another of Sue’s essays on historical events and characters. Francis of Assisi was an advocate fo apostolic simplicity in the mediaeval church. This essay will give readers an overview of his life and influence.

Richard Baxter on the Spiritual Life of Church Leaders - Murray Capill Some of the reasons behind the effectiveness of Richard Baxter - a great 17th century pastoral preacher

The Life of John Calvin - Andrew Young Brief historical overview of the life and labours of John Calvin.

Analytical Articles

A Fresh Look at Christian Spirituality - Andrew Young A study of popular ideas about spirituality and relevant biblical principles by which to assess them, giving guidelines of how to live by the Spirit today

Sin, Law and Grace in Romans 6-8 - Andrew Young A brief thematic study in this important section of the book of Romans that served as a basis for lectures in Pastoral Counselling

Paul’s Method and Manner - Andrew Young Two article series on Paul’s pastoral practices, taken from studies in Thessalonians

Paul and the Gospel of the Kingdom - Peter Reynolds Understanding Paul’s teachings must begin with looking at Paul’s place in redemptive history

Jesus and the Gospel of the Kingdom - Peter Reynolds How central is the “Kingdom of God” theme to the Gospels and Jesus’ ministry?

Church/Spiritual Encouragement

The Making of a Minister of the Word - Andrew Young The first part of a three-part summary of Watchman Nee’s book “The Ministry of the Word”. This paper is aimed at stimulating pastors and teachers but is nevertheless very readable and will prove a challenge to all Christians

Beating Isolation - Andrew Young Overcoming isolation from the world as a church community to reach needy souls

Spiritual Encouragement Groups - Andrew Young ‘What they are, How they work, and How to start them’