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
Category: Missional practice
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
2 significant gospel gaps in Australia!
Peter Adam
Do you know that 70% of Australians do not go to university after they leave school?
This includes people who choose not to go to university, and those … 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
A call for strategic global gospel investment
Christ’s command: ‘Make disciples of all nations …’ [Matthew 28:19].
Christ’s prayer: ‘Our Father in heaven, make your name holy, bring your kingdom, do your will, on earth, … 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
Gospel growth in a dying world: living in last-days pre-Christendom
An excerpt from T R Glover, The Jesus of History, SCM, 1917.
[This book was based on a series of lectures given in India, hence the references to India … Read the rest
A bigger gospel? Part 4
Gospel grace, gospel generosity
Paraklesis
[‘encouragement’, ‘exhortation’, for life and ministry]
September 2024
Peter Adam
Beloved fellow-workers,
This is the 4th and final Paraklesis urging you to embrace and … Read the rest
What I am praying for Christians in Australia
Dear friends and fellow-workers, I was recently asked to write 1000 words for the Gospel Coalition on what I am praying for Christians in Australia. I found it a productive … Read the rest