Resources

I admit that I’m a resource junkie. Here are a bunch of both new, and tried and true resources for learning, multimedia, faith development and other stuff.

How Shall We Sing – Sheet Music

How Shall We Sing – Sheet Music

I've just made the sheet music for "How Shall We Sing?" available as a separate item in the store. The song was co-written with David MacGregor for 26 January but is suitable for other times during the year, including Sorry Day and Reconciliation Week. It is written...

A Conspiracy of Goodness

A Conspiracy of Goodness

Here's a new drama that I've written about keeping something good a secret. It goes with texts such as - Jesus cleanses a leper - Matthew 8:1-4; Mark 1: 40-45; Luke 5:12-15 - Jairus' Daughter and a Woman's Faith - Mark 5:21-43; Luke 8:40-56 - Jesus cures a deaf man -...

“Deeper Water” Digital Book available online

“Deeper Water” Digital Book available online

I'm pleased to announce the release of my worship book "Deeper Water" as a digital book in PDF format for the first time ever. I am now the publisher of the book. You can find out the details here.    

Like a Candle – Sheet Music

Like a Candle – Sheet Music

The sheet music for "Like a Candle" is now for the first time available as a separate item for purchase. Words by Craig Mitchell. Music by Tim Beale and Roger Imms. Click here for the product page.  

Setting Up Shop

Setting Up Shop

I'm just setting up a shop / store on this site to sell some of my resources. Here's the first item - an Advent / Christmas song. I'll have to wait for the first purchase to see if it all works!...

“In the Beginning” – A Creation Drama

“In the Beginning” – A Creation Drama

Here's a piece that I've written for Blackwood UC's Advent series "Holy Light' Holy Night". It is meant to begin in near darkness, with person 1 in the centre of the room and persons 2, 3 and 4 spread around the perimeter of the room.The script should be performed...

Ambient Music

Ambient Music

I've just added a list of recommended ambient music for use in worship, learning events, prayer stations, retreats, etc. This is updated from my old blog and it's a permanent page which I will update from time to time. I hope you find it useful. Click here for ambient...

Technology in Worship

Technology in Worship

I've recently presented an online 'masterclass' on Technology in Worship for leaders in the NSW-ACT Synod of the Uniting Church in Australia. It was a 2 hour session facilitated by Rev Dr Niall McKay who is in a resourcing role with the synod. Presenting this stuff...

Ways to Pray

Ways to Pray

Yesterday I led a prayer activity at Messy Church at the church where I'm doing supply ministry. To be honest, I'm not a big fan of craft activities as a medium for Christian education or faith formation. Experience beats analogy every time as far as I'm concerned. I...