On Sunday, 27th April 2025, I had the privilege of sharing a message at Bayside Church entitled The Greatest Love. In this heartfelt and thought-provoking message, I explored the meaning of the greatest love of all — selfless, sacrificial love. Drawing powerful insights from the lives we honour on ANZAC Day, I invited listeners to reflect … Continue reading The Greatest Love
My Life is a Garden, Not a Mission
For much of my life, I lived with a strong sense of mission. There was a goal to accomplish, a vision to fulfil, a cause to serve. I carried a deep responsibility to make a difference — through ministry, through leadership, through helping others. It was purposeful. Meaningful. Even sacred. But lately, something has shifted. The … Continue reading My Life is a Garden, Not a Mission
Eight Years On: Life After Leadership
By Mark Conner Eight years ago, I stepped away from full-time church leadership after more than three decades in vocational ministry. It was a major turning point in my life — one that marked not just the end of a role, but the beginning of a new journey. At the time, I wasn’t entirely sure … Continue reading Eight Years On: Life After Leadership