good, solid leadership

With the floods and now cyclone Yasi it has been amazing to watch the pictures come through about the devastation caused in Queensland.

As i’ve watched, listened and read the news and press conferences one thing sticks out – Anna Bligh’s leadership.

Anna Bligh is the Premier of Queensland and the way that she has dealt with crises of her state has been remarkable. If she was up for PM i’m sure she’d get voted in immediately. Her outwardly calm state under pressure, her communication with the state and the country, and her ability to answer questions in a straightforward manner must make her one of the best political leaders in the country at the moment. She has stood up and lead her state, giving words or comfort and assurance while also not trying to make things seem better than they really are. Unlike other politicians within the country she is also not trying to make political gains out of these devastating natural disasters. It has been good to hear and see such leadership.

Aussies like Jesus…

It appears that Aussies actually like Jesus. One would just hope that they would turn and put their faith in him.

the Australian church

9Marks‘ Matt Schmucker has recently been travelling around Australia (Sydney & Brisbane) and given a little reflection on what he thought here.

A couple of interesting remarks about Australian evangelicalism and Philip Jensen.