
- 456 pages
- English
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About this book
What is the best way to make Jesus known and to make churches grow in Australia today? 'It's not hard, ' insists Harry Goodhew, Archbishop of Sydney from 1993 to 2001, 'Just love people and preach the gospel.'
Contrary to trends in the rest of Australia and the Christian West, churchgoing numbers in Sydney increased during his time as archbishop. The local churches he led before becoming archbishop flourished, experiencing rapid growth and warmth of fellowship. They were Christ-centred, Bible-based and well led.
Are so many churches in Australia struggling because they are not well led? Is it that Harry was just exceptional? Many have thought so.
Or is it rather the style of his leadership which was exceptional? Leaders seek to 'change' people using force (the wind) or warmth (the sun). Harry has opted for the sun. His style is one of 'compassionate biblical orthodoxy', and his warm spirituality and kind personality combined in a life-long ministry of exceptional servant leadership.
This is a must read for anyone interested in the history and health of the Anglican Church in Australia and for any committed to the advancement of the Christian faith in the modern secular world. Understanding how Harry led gives us a practical guide to how to go and do likewise.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Abbreviations
- Foreword
- Prologue: âGodâs Man for Sydneyâ: Harry Goodhewâs Election as Archbishop
- 1. Parentage: All Families Have Mysteries
- 2. Early Days: âFaith, Hope, Love and Cricketâ
- 3. Man of Promise and Pamela: âA Balanced, Spiritually Minded Young Manâ
- 4. Moore and Matrimony: One Ordination, Two Callings
- 5. Early Parish Experience: A Lot of Visiting
- 6. Parish Builder: âSunday at 7â
- 7. Rector and Archdeacon of Wollongong: âFor the Ministry that Lies Aheadâ
- 8. Bishop of Wollongong: Episcopal Revival
- 9. Bishop beyond Wollongong: âResponding Obediently to Godâs Urgencyâ
- 10. Twin Crises: The Fraught Backdrop to Harryâs Election
- 11. A New Archbishop for Sydney: âA Blessing for the Whole Churchâ
- 12. Bishopscourt: Spectral Visions
- 13. Laying the Foundation: âDynamic Anglicanismâ
- 14. First Year (1993): âEvangelistically Enterprisingâ
- 15. Second Year (1994): âWild, Uncharted Watersâ
- 16. Third Year (1995): âLoyalty to Both Christ and the Churchâ
- 17. Fourth Year (1996): âI Smile No Longerâ
- 18. Fifth Year (1997): The Coin of Transcendence
- 19. Sixth Year (1998): Wimp, Women and Spong
- 20. Sixth Year (1998 continued): âThe Winsome Face of Sydneyâ
- 21. Seventh Year (1999â2000): âFaith is Trusting God in Every Situationâ
- 22. Eighth Year (2000â2001): âA Small Victoryâ
- 23. Eighth Year (2000â2001 continued): âNo Other Nameâ
- 24. Stepping Down (19 March 2001): âGodâs Man in Godâs Timeâ
- 25. The Ministry of a Former Archbishop: âThe Inexhaustible Visionâ
- Conclusion: Legacy of Graciousness and Generosity
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Sources