I recently celebrated 3 years on staff at Discovery Church as the Young Adults Pastor and have been asked a few times lately, what have I learnt from my time on staff. Having seen the ministry nearly triple in the last 3 years in terms of engagement in LifeGroups from 80 to 200+ and leaders … Continue reading A few things I’ve learnt about ministry to Young Adults in 3 years.
Why a Conference?
With the internet, podcasts, DVDs, and books, I have to ask the question, why am I sitting in an airport lounge going to another Conference? When podcasts are free and you can pause them to take a call, when I am guaranteed to get my favourite speaker by searching their name on google, and when … Continue reading Why a Conference?
Choosing to praise
Recently I have been faced with several circumstances I can not understand. I have seen loved ones act in ways I cannot comprehend. I have prayed with people more broken than I would think possible. I have hugged friends who want to die, and friends who have suffered great injustices and depression. As a Pastor … Continue reading Choosing to praise
Perth- stepping out in faith
Two months ago I received a Facebook message from an old school friend who I haven't seen for 16 year. It went something along the lines of this... "Andrew, I believe you should come to Perth and speak to the people at our foundation. you could speak at our chapel service, what do you think?l" … Continue reading Perth- stepping out in faith
Why thescarboroughs.com?
For over over 5 years now I have had a website of some description. First, it was bigredspeaking.com, now the scarboroughs.com... But why? The original thought for a website started in 2007 on a walk around Lilydale Lake on the outskirts of Melbourne, during a 40 day fast. I was praying about my calling, what … Continue reading Why thescarboroughs.com?
Why I love to fly on planes with no wi-fi.
I love to fly I love getting on a plane, and taking off. Why? Because I love the opportunity to rest. I love that when I am in the air, no one can call my phone, no one can text/sms me, and I can't send or receive emails. In today's technology rich environment, I am … Continue reading Why I love to fly on planes with no wi-fi.
Why I preach
Often people ask me why I preach and speak, even when travel costs can be high, and days are often long. I recently stumbled across this blog, of someone who was at a conference I spoke at. I went to a conference at my church over the new year weekend. it was titled 'let go, … Continue reading Why I preach
Expecting His Presence.
I am expecting a child, well not me personally, as it is Andrew writing this, but my wife is! Here is one thing I know for sure, the child is getting bigger. The day of birth is coming (God willing). There is no going back. I am expecting a child. The child is coming, it's … Continue reading Expecting His Presence.
Free from, not to
The Easter story reminds me of the price of freedom. When Jesus died for me and rose again he absorbed my sin, my death, my punishment. He paid the price for my freedom. I regularly come across people who say that because of Christ's death and the grace that this gives them, they are free … Continue reading Free from, not to
Pre-parenthood prayers
This morning I awoke and hugged my wife. There is something different about hugging her at the moment... she is 4 months pregnant, so there is a bump starting to show! As I hugged her I thought of our baby. I started to pray. I prayed that our baby would be safe. I prayed that … Continue reading Pre-parenthood prayers
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