Articles
The language of leadership
07 Jul 2015 | Author: Rt Rev'd Prof Stephen Pickard | Theme: Leadership and institutions;
At the risk of crass oversimplification I want to propose that the language of leadership can be summed up in the following: Thank you; Well done; Sorry; Please; What do you think?
These 5 phrases have emerged out of my own experience over a number of decades. They appear so common sense and eminently reasonable. Who could argue? I also want to suggest that such language, in so far as it is an implicit account of who we are as human beings, offers some simple clues about what it means for each of us to be a leader in whatever vocation, ministry or calling we are associated with.
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Living beyond fear: Dialogue and the common good
24 Jun 2015 | Author: Rt Rev'd Prof Stephen Pickard | Theme: Religions and dialogue; Civil society and politics
The season of Ramadan has become a season for fresh engagements among people of different faiths and sections of the community. I think it is most appropriate that a season dedicated to prayer and fasting turns us away from our own self-preoccupations towards one another. This Iftar meal is a good example of such an open spirit. This is the spirit we so desperately need today.
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What justice and mercy demand
07 Apr 2015 | Author: Hon. Ken Crispin Q.C. | Theme: Public theology and ethics; Leadership and institutions
The impending execution of Andrew Chan and Myuran Sukumaran has evoked strong emotions within Australia. There has been a groundswell of sympathy as evidence has emerged of the extent of their rehabilitation and the compassion they have shown over the last few years in attempting to help other prisoners.
Few, if any, Australians condone the offence they committed ten years ago, but there is a widespread and deeply held feeling that it would be wrong to execute them now when they have demonstrated such remarkable reformation of character.
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'Going over the top' with Archy Hamilton
01 Apr 2015 | Author: Rt Rev'd Prof Stephen Pickard | Theme: Civil society and politics; Leadership and institutions
In 1991 I began teaching theology at United Theological College (UTC) in
Sydney. I shared a course with a colleague on Australian History and Culture.
My contribution (not being that well versed in the actual history!) was to
help students develop some skills...
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Religious freedom and the future of Christianity in a secular and multicultural society
25 Mar 2015 | Author: Rt Rev'd Prof Stephen Pickard | Theme: Religions and dialogue; Civil society and politics
In this address I want to focus on what I would call the direction of the tide. There are many voices that point us to the waves breaking on the shore and we certainly need to keep an eye on this. However it is critical that we also keep an eye on the tide on the matter of religious freedom and the future of Christianity. I offer six theses for consideration and I trust that they provide us with a profitable basis for further conversations on some vitally important issues.
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