Tony Payne

Husband to Ali, father of five, grandfather of 9, ministry trainer and writer.

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In this week's Two Ways News, we talk about 'pastors', 'elders', 'overseers', 'ministers' and the often confused and confusing language of congregational leadership https://t.co/KXPDX0r1xR

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Phillip and I talk about coronations, and the Christian view of government. The Coronation and the King, by @TonyJPayne https://t.co/kHp9RMUaqz

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Just back from an encouraging and stimulating round of ‘Trellis and Vine’ workshops in the US. Here are some reflections …  https://t.co/vxXZa33eGh

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Two Ways News: How is God's word unchained? https://t.co/l9jwehaynE

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Two Ways News: The God who makes history https://t.co/X47HA1TCUM

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A conversation I had with Phillip Jensen about our recent history here in Sydney, and how it relates to the Word of God. @TonyJPayne https://t.co/gBh7Ae8vVZ

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The myth of the public square, by @TonyJPayne https://t.co/CGsmcsW8tu

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In our latest Two Ways News, 'A gamble not worth taking' -- it's not just problem gambling; all gambling is a problem. , by @TonyJPayne https://t.co/ymvu2t347s

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What shall we say about George Pell?, by @TonyJPayne https://t.co/7HxT0sF40T

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Clive James's poem comes to mind: 'The book of my enemy has been remaindered, and I am glad'. But in this case, these great deals (finishing today!) are all by good friends … and me.

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A fresh and (hopefully) helpful take on the question of what we really stand for as evangelicals, and therefore how we think through working with others. @TonyJPayne https://t.co/hNjClJ9Oij

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In our latest episode, a case study in answering the nonsensical accusations that come our way. https://t.co/aRf1BhRtoS

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The kingdom of mercy, by @TonyJPayne https://t.co/jkr8YJhSnr

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My review of Al Stewart's new book (with bonus Chuck Norris jokes). Detoxing masculinity, by @TonyJPayne https://t.co/xQXXlZAvf1

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Phillip Jensen and I talk about challenging everyone to gospel ministry, encouraging some to pursue it in a paid, full-time way, doing all of this without creating two classes of Christians, and how we should think about ‘blokes worth watching’.
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The freedom to speak on Two Ways News https://t.co/ZKx1UQTmga

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Latest edition of my newsletter, about the importance of teaching the gospel clearly to our people https://t.co/QUrPniUkNK

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Some thoughts on how the different concepts of 'member', 'community' and 'belonging' contribute to our understanding of what it means to be part of the congregation of Christ's people.

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@maxrushden @guardian_sport @bglendenning @Towno10 @barneyronay I can see it now. In 2023, a brilliant young Arsenal team wins the league against all odds, and Barry says: "Well I suppose you have to give them some credit, but the others should have done better. I'm not that impressed to be honest."

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A broad-ranging chinwag with Phil Colgan about the opportunities and threats we face, about the two books everyone should read, and more. @TonyJPayne https://t.co/C3Xyab4gLa