Gospel Society & Culture

Gospel Society & Culture G,S&C is the Gospel, Society and Culture Committee of the Presbyterian Church of New South Wales. We aim to help the church bridge that gap.

Our task is to assist the Church in its mission to proclaim the gospel and live faithfully for Christ, especially as it seeks to present Christ and his gospel to the wider society and culture. The church and its message can seem a complete mystery to the surrounding world, and wider society can seem confusing and even threatening to the church. We provide resources which help churches think Christ

ianly about what is happening in society; and we help them see how they can make their message clearer to the people around them. The committee consists of people who have some expertise and interest in connecting the gospel of Jesus with the wider society especially in the area of apologetics, ethics and public policy. The Presbyterian Church of NSW is our main focus, but anyone who finds our resources helpful is more than welcome to use them and to connect with us. Our main effort is put into supporting and resourcing local congregations, though we also get involved in making submissions to government and media statements. We are appointed by the Assembly of the Presbyterian Church of New South Wales. The official description of our role is:

The Committee shall:
(a) identify and develop material which assists the Church, especially congregations and ministers, to promote and defend the gospel in public discussion;
(b) assist the Church to understand and engage with the society and culture and to respond to issues in public life;
(c) research matters of public interest and debate which relate to the mission and life of the Church and provide the result of research to the Church;
(d) represent the Church in communications on matters of public interest and debate;
(e) advise and assist the Moderator in composing and issuing pastoral letters and public statements on matters of public interest and debate;
(f) make submissions on social and public policy issues to appropriate authorities;
(g) make appointments to interdenominational bodies as authorised by the Assembly;
(h) consider all matters referred to it by the Assembly and take appropriate action.

Candidate forums are an opportunity for politicians to hear Christian concerns, and for Christian voters to hear directl...
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Candidate forums are an opportunity for politicians to hear Christian concerns, and for Christian voters to hear directly from their candidates on a variety of issues and make a wise choice.

Candidate forums are an opportunity for politicians to hear Christian concerns, and for Christian voters to hear directly from their candidates on a variety of issues and make a wise choice.

Single ever after? Is there room for singles in the gospel worldview? Join Stephen McAlpine and Dani Treweek for this di...
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Single ever after?
Is there room for singles in the gospel worldview?

Join Stephen McAlpine and Dani Treweek for this discussion in Christianity Everyday - Living for Jesus.

What do Jesus and the Bible have to say about life in this 21st century?
Stay tuned for more, and follow us on youtube to see when new videos drop.

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The gospel is the answer to insecurity and fear, writes John McClean. "It assures us that God is for us and holds us, th...
05/05/2026

The gospel is the answer to insecurity and fear, writes John McClean.

"It assures us that God is for us and holds us, that Christ keeps us safe and promises our future. It points us away from ourselves and our fears and directs us to our God who is our light, our salvation, our stronghold."

The gospel is the answer to insecurity and fear, writes John McClean. “It assures us that God is for us and holds us, that Christ keeps us safe and promises our future. It points us away from…

Every one of us has some talent. Most of us work hard. But there’s one thing that will shape our future more than either...
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Every one of us has some talent. Most of us work hard. But there’s one thing that will shape our future more than either of those. And we have far less control over it than we think, writes Benjamin Shuhyta.

Every one of us has some talent. Most of us work hard. But there’s one thing that will shape our future more than either of those. And we have far less control over it than we think, writes Benjami…

When Christians speak on political issues, their speech ought to honour God and honour his image in others, Christian or...
16/04/2026

When Christians speak on political issues, their speech ought to honour God and honour his image in others, Christian or not, argues Stephen McAlpine.

When Christians speak on political issues, their speech ought to honour God and honour his image in others, Christian or not, argues Stephen McAlpine.

How to live for Jesus in 2026? It's a question that makes all the difference.Join in on our new GS&C video series, Chris...
10/04/2026

How to live for Jesus in 2026?
It's a question that makes all the difference.
Join in on our new GS&C video series, Christianity Everyday, as Stephen McAlpine interviews prominent Christian thinkers and authors about what they see are the big challenges, and the potential solutions.
Video 1 is available to watch here, and be sure to subscribe to our facebook channel to see future episodes as they drop.

What do Jesus and the Bible have to say about life in this 21st century? Stephen McAlpine interviews Stephen Driscoll, author of 'Made In Our Image: The rise...

We're seeing increased conflict in society in general, which inevitably and understandably affects the church.The variet...
10/04/2026

We're seeing increased conflict in society in general, which inevitably and understandably affects the church.

The variety of issues and intensity of the conflict is intimidating and exhausting. Church leaders like you will be wondering how to respond in helpful ways that try to respect everyone.

That's why GS&C is starting this new initiative.

Award-winning author Stephen McAlpine and Kamal Weerakoon from our committee, will present bimonthly interactive webinars. They'll:
Raise a potentially divisive issue,
Explore the competing perspectives, and then
Try to model how to approach the issue in gospel-centred ways which, even if they don't immediately resolve the issue, hopefully de-escalate tensions through encouraging patience and kindness.
They're interactive seminars so audience participation is encouraged.

To sign up, email [email protected].

Emma Wood is an Australian philosopher who has just started a podcast series which will offer clear and careful thinking...
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Emma Wood is an Australian philosopher who has just started a podcast series which will offer clear and careful thinking about abortion. Check out the first episode.

Is a fetus just a "clump of cells" if it isn't yet conscious? In this episode, Dr. Emma Wood breaks down Donald Marquis's famous "Future Like Ours" (FLO) arg...

Here are some reflections from Kamal Weerakoon on his participation in some public responses to the Bondi terror attack....
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Here are some reflections from Kamal Weerakoon on his participation in some public responses to the Bondi terror attack.

As the Presbyterian member of the NSW Government’s Faith Affairs Council (FAC), I had the privilege of participating in some of our communal responses to that tragedy.

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