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Dec 02 · by

Day 8: "What do you want me to do?"

Erica Mandi Manga reflects on non-coercive pastoral care by looking at Mark 10:51 and Jesus' response in creating a space for Bartimaeus to articulate his own needs.

Dec 01 · by

Roll On Mighty River

Musician Luke Vasella opens our Advent series with a song reminding us of the life-giving gift of Jesus’ mighty river of justice.

Dec 01 · by

Day 7: When Speaking on Behalf of God is Risky

Josh Dowton, Executive Pastor at Northside Baptist Church, shares how being in church leadership is risky if it becomes a form of control and coercion.

Nov 30 · by

Carol-Ann Fletcher is an Advocate for Change with Engender Equality and a White Ribbon Community Partner. Today she shares her personal story of surviving coercive control and stepping towards healing.

Nov 29 · by

Day 5: Becoming Active Bystanders

Ruth Speziale reflects on an approach to preventing coercive control in our faith communities.

Nov 29 · by

Celebrating the movement of Common Grace

Jessica Carroll Smith, Co-Founder of Common Grace, reflects on 10 years of Common Grace.

Nov 28 · by

Day 4: Jesus questions where true power lies.

Reverend Scott Holmes reflects on spiritual responsibility and spiritual abuse.

Nov 27 · by

Made to Feel Like a Child

Amanda shares her personal story of the impact of coercive control.

Nov 26 · by

When False Expectations Are Not Met

Reverend Scott Holmes brings us our second reflection in our 16 Days of Activism series ‘When false expectations are not met’, helping us to recognise the signs of coercive control.

Nov 25 · by

Overview of Coercive Control

Rev. Tracy Lauersen, reflects on coercive control and how we can help identify these patterns of harmful and abusive behaviour.

Oct 28 · by

Meet our new Justice for People Seeking Asylum Coordinator

James Harris reflects on his journey walking along communities seeking asylum and his hope in taking action with the Common Grace movement towards a vision of flourishing and welcome in Australia.

Oct 07 · by

Gershon Nimbalker Gaza Reflection

Common Grace National Director Gershon Nimbalker reflects on the heartbreaking conflict that continues to escalate in the Middle East, one year on from the Hamas-led attacks on Israel.

Jun 28 · by

Faith, the Climate Crisis and Nuclear Power

Gershon Nimbalker, Common Grace's National Director, reflects on the federal Coalition's recent nuclear proposal and what it means for our call to be faithful stewards of God’s good creation.

Jun 27 · by

NSW Coercive Control Laws

Ellaina Welsman, Common Grace's Community Engagement and Operations Manager, reflects on new coercive control laws in NSW that aim to more accurately reflect lived experiences of abuse.

Jun 17 · by

The Life Changing Gift of Welcome

Gershon Nimbalker, National Director of Common Grace, reflects on Australia's historic response to those seeking refuge on our shores, and our call as Christians to embody the values of justice, love, compassion and welcome.

Jun 17 · by Nguyễn Hữu Trí

A Pilgrimage of Gratitude

Rev Nguyễn Hữu Trí, a refugee from Vietnam, reflects on his ‘Pilgrimage of Gratitude’ from Melbourne to Canberra in 2014 to express his thanks to Australia for the gift of refuge and to help raise awareness for justice for people seeking asylum.