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
Tag: Mission
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
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
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
Lessons from Christian mission in China
Warmest greetings, beloved fellow workers! I have been thinking recently of gospel growth in China this century. Surely a remarkable work of God. And I connected several books, articles and … Read the rest