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Over 100 care articles across 14 topic areas.
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God-centred principles and faithPastoral care & caregiving practiceMental health & emotional wellbeingAnger, behaviour and inner strugglesSuffering, grief and lossAgeing, illness and end-of-life careRelationships, family and domestic lifePersonal spiritual developmentCommunity and ecclesial lifeCreativity, music and expressive careSocial and ethical issuesContemporary challengesPersonal stories and testimoniesAdditional articles
Topic 01 · Core belief, salvation, God's nature

God-centred principles and faith

These establish the Scriptural principles behind care. Each opens in a new window.

“We would see Jesus!”

Peter Mingham

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“God's message has not changed”

Andrew Collins

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“What must I do to inherit eternal life?”

Helen Smallwood

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“God's unfailing love”

Cathy Strachan

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“The peace of God that surpasses all understanding”

Laurence Lepherd

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“A life o'erruled by God”

Peter Collins

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“Standing before the valley”

Peter Collins

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“Faith on fire”

Brenton Loans

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“Real love”

Fiona Bosly

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“Still valid”

Colleen Roberts

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Topic 02 · How to care for others

Pastoral care & caregiving practice

This is the practical training core of the articles. Each opens in a new window.

“Spiritual caring - a conversation”

Alison Caudery

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“First contact with an unwell and unknown person”

Louise Buttsworth

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“How do I help someone maintain faith during illness?”

Laurence Lepherd, and the editorial team

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“Care in our ecclesias”

Association of Australian Christadelphian Ecclesias

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“Care in God's Ecclesia” (Editorial)

Laurence Lepherd

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“Helping”

Helen Smallwood

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“eCare”

Laurence Lepherd and Cathy Strachan

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“Respect and empathy”

Helen Smallwood

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“Dealing with difficult people”

Cathy Strachan

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“Communication strategies”

Fiona Bosly

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“A good listener”

Helen Smallwood

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“Golden apples in silver baskets — a word fitly spoken (Proverbs 25:11)”

Compiled by Laurence Lepherd

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Topic 03 · Psychological struggles and support

Mental health & emotional wellbeing

These articles combine clinical awareness and spiritual insight. Each opens in a new window.

“Depression and anxiety — an overview”

The Association of Australian Christadelphian Ecclesias

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“How the Bible can help with Mental Health”

Gary Steel

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“Spirituality and depression”

Cathy Strachan

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“Let's talk about mental health”

Name withheld

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“Understanding and Caring for Yourself or Your Loved Ones who have Mental Health Issues”

Kylee Mingham

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“Trauma and trauma informed care”

Cathy Strachan

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“Survive or thrive?”

Cathy Strachan

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Topic 04 · Emotional regulation and sin

Anger, behaviour and inner struggles

Focus on self-awareness and moral transformation. Each opens in a new window.

“Identifying and understanding your anger”

Fiona Bosly

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“The distortions of anger”

Contributed by Fiona Bosly

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“Anger and fairness — do you fight fair?”

Source unknown

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“A real struggle with sin”

Mark Strachan

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“Be careful what you say and do!”

Anthony Oosthuizen

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Topic 05 · Pain, death, and coping

Suffering, grief and loss

These articles frame suffering within faith and hope. Each opens in a new window.

“Why? — Why do people suffer?”

Laurence Lepherd

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“Grief and special occasions”

Cathy Strachan

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“Coping with loss”

Rosemary Pearce

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“Useful resources around loss and grief”

Contributed

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“COVID — what lessons can we learn?”

Kylee Mingham

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“Loneliness”

Kylee Mingham

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Topic 06 · Later life and physical decline

Ageing, illness and end-of-life care

These articles have a strong emphasis on aged care ministry. Each opens in a new window.

“Growing old faithfully”

John Quill

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“About ageing”

Laurence Lepherd

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“Ageing and spirituality”

Cathy Strachan

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“Realities of moving into an aged care home”

Carmel Hayden

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“Physical and Mental Health Disabilities — NDIS”

Kylee Mingham

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“Carenshare”

Jan Lepherd

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“Unconditional love”

Jan Lepherd

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Topic 07 · Family systems and interpersonal care

Relationships, family and domestic life

These articles cover home life as a primary care setting. Each opens in a new window.

“Foundations for families: Complete

Laurence Lepherd

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“Husbands and wives”

John Quill

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“The habit of happiness”

Lesley Quill

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“Reflection and meditation — paths to 'fix' broken things”

Robyn Anderson

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“Family and domestic violence protocols”

Fiona Bosly

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“Domestic violence safety plan”

Fiona Bosly

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“Raising children in the fear and admonition of the Lord”

Name withheld

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“What it is to be middle-aged”

Jane and Stephen Hughes

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“For newly married couples”

Lachlan and Laura McDonald

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“Middle-age — a mother's perspective”

Name withheld

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Topic 08 · Inner growth and discipleship

Personal spiritual development

These articles focus on developing a lived faith. Each opens in a new window.

“Prayer — persistent and personal”

Peter Collins

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“Practical Christianity”

Norma Tuttici

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“Serving the Creator in your youth”

Daniel Quill

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“I am sorry!”- the FIVE ‘languages’ of apology

Judy Palmer

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“Forgiveness”

A series talks by Steve Hyndman (Wilston Ecc). Summaries are provided as transcript and audio; each study also links to the full talk on video.

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“Self-care”

Kylee Mingham

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“Self-forgiveness”

Kylee Mingham

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“Perinatal depression (and Mum-guilt)”

Kylee Mingham

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“Dad-guilt”

Laurence Lepherd

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Topic 09 · Church-based care and relationships

Community and ecclesial life

These articles emphasise collective responsibility for care. Each opens in a new window.

“How to care for others through ecclesial difficulties?”

Kylee Mingham

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“Carer's Corner”

Featured in many newsletters

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“Would you like to take the opportunity to be generous and supportive?”

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Topic 10 · Art and music as spiritual and emotional support

Creativity, music and expressive care

A distinctive theme: creative therapies in care. Each opens in a new window.

“Art, Creativity, Man and God”

Fred Johansen

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“Poetry, the Bible and Us”

Neil Creighton

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“Make music in your hearts”

Steven Hyndman

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“Music for various circumstances”

Carl Bundesen

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“Comfort through music”

Ruth Stibbs, Louise Buttsworth and Barbara Clementson

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“Harp therapy in aged care”

Jenni Sawell

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Topic 11 · Faith applied to modern challenges

Social and ethical issues

Application of faith to real-world ethical and social concerns. Each opens in a new window.

“Climate change: How should we respond as disciples?”

Daniel Quill

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“Vulnerability — Openness”

Fiona Bosly

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“Vulnerability — Closed (Trust in God)”

Laurence Lepherd and Cathy Strachan

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“Vulnerability — God's help”

Kylee Mingham

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Topic 12 · Experiences of everyday life

Contemporary challenges

Each PDF opens in a new window.

“Youth Challenges”

Report of a survey

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“Autism 101”

Rhiannon Bourke

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“Autism 101 — AI Summary”

Rhiannon Bourke

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“Autism Guide”

Author unknown

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“Autism Strategies in Ecclesias”

Author unknown

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Topic 13 · Lived experiences of faith and care

Personal stories and testimonies

These act as case studies of applied faith. Each opens in a new window.

“A day at a time”

Steph and Nic Collins

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“Crossing boundaries”

Judith Cumpson

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“My journey with God”

Char Hayfield

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“Seeing God in everything”

Cathy Strachan

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“God's love is perfected in us”

Anne Twine

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“My Perinatal Depression Journey”

Kylee Mingham

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“Journey with cancer (Lymphoma) via Faith”

Barbara and Martin Clementson

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“The Hand of God”

Pat Oosthuizen — Leukemia

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“Dealing with doubt”

A young person's perspective — Will O'Toole

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“The challenge of finding contentment”

A young person's perspective — Annabel

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“Living in isolation for 55 years — challenges!”

Audrey

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“Getting older: Faith in adversity - a spiritual carer perspective”

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“God's compassion — accidents happen”

Contributed

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“All in God's good time”

Laurence Lepherd

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“Maryanne's story — prayer for patience”

Maryanne Carroll

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“Four ways to draw closer to God and be in relationship to Jesus”

Hannah Shaw

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Topic 14 · Various aspects of life and care

Additional articles

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“A physical and spiritual trek”

Louise Buttsworth

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“The Eyes of the Lord are upon us”

Rick Galbraith

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“Partnering with Jesus and the Father by the Spirit”

Geoff Watson

“Water in His hands”

Carl Bundesen

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“Wonderful support — prostate cancer”

Contributed

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“Useful phone numbers (Australia)”

Cathy Strachan

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