Paraklesis [‘encouragement’, ‘exhortation’, for life and ministry]
July 2026
Beloved followers of Jesus,
In this Paraklesis, I explain how to meditate on the Bible, and give an example of this, … Read the rest
Category: Prayer
Praise, Thanks, and Prayer (July-August 2026)
Peter Adam’s Praise, Thanks, and Prayer Letter
July – August 2026
Praise.
Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God!
How unsearchable his … Read the rest
Wrestling in prayer for all God’s saints
Paraklesis – encouragement, exhortation, for life and ministry
JUNE 2026
Dear friends,
I am immensely encouraged by the example of Epaphras, in his ministry to the Colossians. He not only … Read the rest
Short training course in Missional Praying
Peter Adam
This is a free training course on Missional praying, to be found as part of the Certificate Program on the Ridley College website, and sponsored by the Church … Read the rest
Leaders choose their model of leadership wisely
Paraklesis
[‘encouragement’, ‘exhortation’, for life and ministry]
October 2025
Peter Adam
- Biblical principles.
The Bible is our text-book for leadership, as it is our text-book for preaching, evangelism, training, pastoral … Read the rest
Prayers to give unbelievers or enquirers to pray
Peter Adam
July 2025
Choose the most appropriate prayer, and assure people that you don’t have to believe in God to pray to him!
You could also put copies of … Read the rest
God’s global gospel plan, and praying for and training up future gospel workers
‘Ask the Lord of the harvest to send out workers in to his harvest!’ ‘Make disciples of all nations!’ ‘Equip God’s people for works of service!’ ‘Train up faithful people … Read the rest
Let grace-filled gratitude fill your life and ministry!
Paraklesis
[‘encouragement’, ‘exhortation’, for life and ministry]
January 2025
Dear friends,
The more we are aware of God’s free and powerful grace in every area of our lives and ministries, … Read the rest
Small steps to increase prayerfulness
Paraklesis
[‘encouragement’, ‘exhortation’, for life and ministry]
February 2024
Peter Adam
‘Devote yourselves to prayer …’ [Paul’s instructions to believers][1].
‘We will devote ourselves to prayer …’ [The … Read the rest