Author Archives: joannaohayes
Why is domestic violence under-reported in churches? For Rectors thinking about domestic violence (and others who want to eavesdrop)…
Having seen a report on the Sydney Anglican Diocese’ investigations into reporting of domestic violence to Rectors, I’ve been thinking about the problems that contribute to under-reporting and probably therefore under-dealing-with (so to speak) domestic violence, with helping the victims … Continue reading
What happens when you don’t let women preach.
I’ve been pondering for a while how best to address my “allies” on the topic of women preaching, when the issue is inevitably personal, for me at least! And can therefore be ‘sensitive’. By “allies” I mean those other Evangelicals … Continue reading
So let’s talk about the motherhood thing…
My Facebook friends saw me having a bit of a rant about motherhood this week because of some remarks made by a Christian sister on a television show. Her remark was along the lines of “being a mother is the … Continue reading
Internet Dating: my opinion from so three years ago.
This was originally published as a piece for Eternity Newspaper. ‘Fat Boy’, 24, was the last in a long line of totally unsuitable matches sent to me because of our “deep compatibility”. In answer to the form question, “I typically … Continue reading
In praise of wardens.
We all have them in our church, different denominations call them different things, wardens, deacons, whatever, they’re the people who help balance the books, manage the material resources of the conregation, and generally help the entire community by getting organised … Continue reading
I just don’t feel like it.
A few of my posts recently have circled around the tricky space between emotions and will, and a conversation at Bible study yesterday prompted me to address this head on. What do you do when you feel emotionally and spiritually … Continue reading
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