‘Essential topics to help you have a fruitful ministry’

As a young man, Alan studied at a Bible College, then Baptist Theological College and later at another college completed multicultural studies. For 40 years, in New Zealand and Australia, he served as a minister in several denominations, including serving as a church and multicultural advisor for the Baptist Union of New Zealand. During Alan’s retirement years he also had the privilege of living and working in Asia for two years as the Director of a Christian aid organisation.

Alan is still active in ministry including leadership coaching and mentoring.
He currently lives with his wife Pam in Darwin, the Northern Territory of Australia.

Each article offers an introduction to topics you may wish to explore further. Scriptural references are from the NIV unless otherwise noted. These articles are copyright-free, and each article includes a special ‘PRINT’ link at the bottom.

Building a Team | Building Relationships | Burnout

Church Life – 1 | Church Life – 2 | Dark Secrets

Deliverance | Discovery Bible Method | Divisive attitudes

Effective prayer groups | Fear | Finishing Well

Forgiveness | Glory of God | God is love

God is really good | Guidance | Handling offences

Healing Miracles | Integrity

Intentional – Transitional Ministry | Intimidation and control

Jacob’s Limp | Joy in ministry | Leadership Manifesto

Marriage and Ministry Meditation | Mentoring Principles

Movements and Institutions | Need for Wisdom | Paul’s Priority

Peace Maker | Personal Prayer Teams | Personal Refreshment