Adam Hince

The musings of Syndal Baptist Church's Gen Y and Beyond Pastor

Syndal Young Adults :: 2010 Vision

I realise that not all who read this blog are “Young Adults”, neither do you all attend Syndal Baptist Church… but for those who fall into those categories… there are some exciting things that I would love to share with you! I’ve just started my forth year here at Syndal. In that time – we’ve [...]

Vision  -  What and Why??  Last week I saw the film “Invictus” … which if you haven’t seen it, is a film I really enjoyed. It tells a small part of the story behind the early years of Nelson Mandela’s time as President of South Africa. In a time where the nation was divided, fearful [...]

Syndal Baptist 6pm service

These are the notes from the message shared by Darsh Ayton on January 17.  All the work is hers, so don’t credit me with any of it! With her permission I’ve posted it here for those who like to have a closer look. _______________________________________________ Syndal Baptist Church :: 6pm Service, January 17, 2010  Philippians Chapter [...]

“Christian Culture” … what is it?

Last night – at the 6pm service at Syndal Baptist Church, one of our Young Adults, Darsh Ayton,  shared a message that was really challenging and rich for those who were there.  I will make available her notes from that message in a serparate post. The part of the bible from which Darsh shared is a [...]

“One”

Something very powerful happens when a group of people come together as one. Most of the time – we only truly experience this when we face a crisis, when we grieve the loss of someone or when we share a stressful experience. Its as if we need to be pushed into being “one”…despite the fact [...]

The most risky New Years resolution ever!!

I was reading the news paper on Sunday – both of the major Melbourne ones actually – and both had feature articles about celebrities and the resolutions they have made for 2010. It was a fascinating read… at least initially!   In The Age, there was also an article that spoke of the amount of [...]

“Real Christmas Joy is found when you slow down…”

Most of you who read this will know that I preach regularly at my church – Syndal Baptist. Those of you who know me through my Chaplaincy to Cricket Victoria or other circles might not! Last Sunday morning – I shared with the folks here at Syndal on Sunday morning some words that Jesus said [...]

The Sealed Sessions :: Our panel answers your questions!

At the 6pm service of Syndal Baptist on Nov 22 – 8 brave souls took to the stage to answer a number of questions posted by listeners over the past three weeks. To watch the video of their answers click here and to download the podcast click here . Over the next week – I’ll [...]

“The One” :: Finding them, choosing them, keeping them, changing them.

For the month of November – the 6pm congregation at Syndal Baptist Church are doing a series called “The Sealed Sessions” were we explore issues related to love, sexuality and relationships and some of what the bible has to say about them. The video of last nights message is available here and the podcast can [...]

Vision… “seeing what God sees that I can’t see”.

“Vision … seeing what God sees that I can’t see”.  This definition of vision might not make it into Al Reis next book on marketing, or Jim Collins next management text… but it is one that I heard a young person say recently that has stuck in my mind. If you’re reading this – and [...]

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