Jonathan Foye

Pray.com Launches ‘Kids’ Bible in a Year’

Pray.com, has announced the launch of “Kids’ Bible in a Year” with Julie Jeffress Sadler, an educational monthly learning subscription for children. “Kids’ Bible in a Year,” an iHeart podcast, features a series teachings.    Max Bard is Pray.com’s VP of Content. “Parents are always on the look-out for great new resources to help grow their children’s faith and […]

Jonathan Foye · 19 July 2023

New podcast to delve into the Lord’s Prayer

A new podcast from the Hope 103.2 team explores the meaning and context for the world’s most prayed prayer. Hosted by former Insights Editor Ben McEachen and theologian David Hohne, the Lord’s Prayer podcast is a Limited Series that explores the prayer Jesus taught. The Lord’s Prayer appears in Matthew and Luke’s Gospels. One hypothesis […]

Jonathan Foye · 20 October 2022

Glenbrook Uniting Church receives Synod Growth Grant

Glenbrook Uniting Church is one of the congregations awarded a grant from the Synod growth fund. The grant will go towards supporting a youth minister and an intentional Christian community. Mark Tjoelker led the grant application process. “Over the course of the five year project, growth Funds will help support a full-time gifted youth minister […]

Jonathan Foye · 22 June 2022

Synod Growth Fund helps Tuggeranong reach regional hub dream

Tuggeranong Uniting Church is the latest congregation to receive a Synod growth grant. The congregation’s project, ‘Going further – More Spaces’ aims to help Tuggeranong Uniting Church become a regional hub for the Tuggeranong Valley area. Rev. Elizabeth Raine is the Minister at Tuggeranong. She told Insights the congregation aimed to, “develop ourselves as a […]

Jonathan Foye · 15 June 2022

NFT Market Crashes

As inflation continues to become a dominant theme of the economy, the market for Non Fungable Tokens (NFTs) has crashed, with the controversial products losing value. According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, the NFT market is “flatlining,” and is down as much as 92 percent since September 2021. Per the report, the […]

Jonathan Foye · 12 May 2022

Webinar to share trans and nonbinary Christian experience

A webinar held on Thursday, 5 April will explore the experience of transgender and nonbinary people in the church. Rev. Jospehine Inkpin and Pastor Steff Fenton, will present the webinar. Rev. Inkpin is the Minister at Pitt Street Uniting Church. She told Insights that those who attend the webinar could expect, “a lively and informed […]

Jonathan Foye · 18 March 2022

Australian Women Preach podcast celebrates first anniversary

The Australian Women Preach podcast is celebrating its first anniversary. An initiative of Women and the Australian Church (WATAC) and the Grail in Australia, the podcast grew out of a desire to share the gifts and insights of diverse women within the church in Australia. Dr Tracy McEwan is WATAC’s vice-president and part of the […]

Jonathan Foye · 9 March 2022

Creativity and wisdom

From 1993 to 2013, Marjorie Lewis-Jones was the Communications Manager for the NSW and ACT Synod. Insights caught up with her to talk about her long tenure in the role and what she has worked on since. 1) Tell me a little about how you came to work for the Synod and when this was. […]

Jonathan Foye · 24 June 2021

Insights Magazine: a rich history

The first issue of Insights was released in August 1991. With the internet in its infancy (the first web browser launched the prior year), the magazine served as the primary way for the NSW and ACT Synod to inform congregations about the events and announcements affecting them. As such, the first magazine had more of […]

Jonathan Foye · 18 June 2021

Anniversary Insights to release next month

The next issue of Insights will commemorate the magazine’s 30th year in production. The 30th anniversary issue features interviews and reflections from current and former Insights staff, an outline of the magazine’s history, and a brief foray into what came before the magazine. The edition will also have some updates from the ongoing Synod meeting, […]

Jonathan Foye · 27 May 2021

The man behind the scenes

After looking at Insights’ predecessors, our next article in the 30th anniversary series looks at someone who has long been part of the magazine and website. Since 1994, Adrian Drayton (pictured right) has worked in the NSW and ACT Synod’s Communication Unit. Over a variety of roles he has ensured that the Synod has a […]

Jonathan Foye · 6 May 2021

Before Insights

In August, Insights will celebrate 30 years of publication. In the lead up to this anniversary, we will be taking a look back at some of the key stories, people, and events that have helped pave the way for the magazine and website. To begin with, we are taking a look back at what came […]

Jonathan Foye · 30 April 2021