For what it’s worth, here’s a little about me.
Background
I was born at the end of the 60s into a conservative Christian family. Growing up Christadelphian meant Sunday School every week, Wednesday and Saturday night Bible classes, Sunday morning communion, and evening public lectures. At times, we also had a “mutual improvement class” to help the young men learn how to present. Regular church camps and “special efforts” with intensive Bible study were also part of life.
Growing up Christadelphian is a very cerebral experience, and my relationship with God was intensely intellectual. Emotional experiences of God were considered highly suspect.
I’m happily married to the love of my life – we’ve been together for over 30 years. We’ve got three sons and a daughter, all grown up now.
Walking with God
In 2017, I attended a blokes’ weekend retreat called “Walking with God” (based on John Eldredge’s Wild at Heart). This started a long journey over the next few years that led me out of the Christadelphians. After the retreat, I started writing what became the first articles on this blog – a bit of a journey of learning about myself.
The retreat was life-changing. John’s book and Cam’s presenting of the themes were amazing. For a time, I organised similar retreats in Brisbane, Queensland – they had transformative effects on other men, helping blokes of all ages to shed their past wounds and griefs.
Current Church and Theological Position
I’m now an orthodox Trinitarian Christian, fellowshipping with Baptists. I’m drawn to their spirit-driven worship and healthy approach to church governance. After spending time outside organised religion, I’ve found a home in Baptist community that balances structure with spiritual authenticity.
This transition from Unitarian to Trinitarian theology has been the most significant theological development of my life, fundamentally reshaping my understanding of God, salvation, and Christian living. My theological journey has also included moving from cessationist to embracing present-day spiritual gifts. I’ve experienced the Holy Spirit’s leading in speaking in tongues, which was completely unexpected but has deepened my spiritual life significantly.
Academic Journey
I’m currently doing a Masters of Divinity at Brisbane School of Theology, intending to focus on Christology and Pneumatology. My research interests centre on the historical development of Unitarian theology, particularly Socinian origins of modern Unitarianism. I’m planning PhD studies in this area, with long-term goals of teaching at theological institutions in Southeast Asia.
Professional Life
Professionally, I run three businesses in toxicology and serve as Director and Treasurer on an Industry Board with a very strong compliance and regulatory component. Juggling business responsibilities with theological education and ongoing doctrinal development keeps life interesting and requires deep dependence on God’s grace.
Doctrinal Development
My doctrinal conversion represents nearly 50 years of deeply held beliefs being carefully examined and, where necessary, reformed according to biblical orthodoxy. This process continues as I work through theological implications with academic rigour and spiritual sensitivity. Some readers will notice evolution in my thinking across different articles – I reckon this is healthy theological development rather than inconsistency.
Something important to note as you read my ramblings here is that I wrote some of these articles as a Unitarian. I’ve rewritten some to update them with my current doctrinal understanding, and I expect this editorial process will continue for quite a while.
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