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
Tag: Prayer
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
What we pray at the end of our sermons or Bible talks
Enabling and training people to respond to God, after he has spoken to them, in the Bible reading and sermon.
Peter Adam
September 2025
God speaks to when we read … 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
Application forms for Preaching Training Workshops and Prayer Training Workshops for 2025
APPLICATION FORM FOR PREACHING TRAINING AND PRAYER TRAINING WORKSHOPS
PREACHING TRAINING WORKSHOPS
‘Devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to preaching, and to teaching … Be diligent in these … Read the rest
Praise, Thanks, and Prayer Letter (March 2024)
March-April 2024
Praise
When I was in Perth I was walking early one morning and found on the ground a beautiful small white five-petalled flower with a splash of vivid … 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