Mark J. Penn is one of the most respected and sought-after analysts in the world. He has spent over thirty years as an adviser and polling analyst to major corporations and heads of state. He has done research for people such as Bill Gates, Bill Clinton, and Tony Blair. His latest book Microtrends looks at … Continue reading Microtrends
Advance Australia Where?
Hugh Mackay is a highly respected Australian social researcher. His latest book Advance Australia Where? gives us some interesting insight into where Australia has come from over the last few decades and what some of the trends are for the future. This book is very worthwhile reading for anyone interested in Australian society. For those … Continue reading Advance Australia Where?
Some Recommended Reading
I love reading. In fact, I love buying books. There's something rewarding about just buying a book and putting it on your shelf (even if you haven't read the last 10 books you bought!) Okay, I admit it – I'm addicted! The truth is that reading is such a great way to learn and to … Continue reading Some Recommended Reading
The Art of Reading
The God we serve is a relational God. He communicates with us. He speaks and he listens. He has also created us as relational beings, created to communicate. Through communication we can know God and know each other, as well as the world around us. The Bible is God's primary source of communication to us … Continue reading The Art of Reading
Successful Christian Ministry
I have grown up around church leaders and ministers. I'm a PK, a 'preacher's kid', or a TO, as my dad used to call me, a theological offspring'. I have also been involved in a variety of church ministries both as a volunteer and as a staff member for over twenty-five years now (I started … Continue reading Successful Christian Ministry
My Dad’s Biography
My dad, Kevin Conner, is known by many people around the world as a theologian, Bible teacher and best-selling author of many Biblical textbooks. Although thousands of people have been impacted by his ministry and his writings, only a few have heard his personal story. That's why I've been encouraging my dad to write a … Continue reading My Dad’s Biography
The God Delusion?
Walk into any Border's Bookstore and you'll see Richard Dawkin's latest book The God Delusion somewhere amongst the Top 10 non-fiction books. Dawkins is one of the world's leading and most outspoken atheists. He believes that religion and the belief in God are the source of most of the world's evil and that we'd all … Continue reading The God Delusion?
Books I’ve Written
I have written four books: 1. Transforming Your Church. This book outlines seven strategic shifts that each church must make to be healthy and effective. We have used these principles at CityLife Church and they have also been a help to many pastors and church leaders. It has a foreword by Bill Hybels. [Check out … Continue reading Books I’ve Written