Mark Penrith

Each quarter I report on the same set of metrics. That way we can see how we’re doing over time. The numbers aren’t important. The… Read More »A pastoral report in preparation for our QGM

This Sunday, 17 May, straight after the service, is our Quarterly General Meeting. At the QGM our executive will give notice of a motion to… Read More »Changes to the elders section of our constitution

The principle of SEPARATION OF CHURCH AND STATE in that, in the providence of God, the two difer in their respective natures and functions. The… Read More »The separation of church and state

This hymns traces the Christological storyline through John’s gospel. Music by Yum Yum Yang Jing. Lyrics by Lance Long. Recorded at Benoni Baptist Church.

I’m sure you know that Sunday is Mother’s Day. For some of you that means time with family. Making memories over lunch after church. For… Read More »Mother’s Day at Benoni Baptist Church

Two events for men take place tomorrow, Saturday 9 May. I want you to know of both. First, the men’s Bible study meets at 9:00am… Read More »Men’s events

The principle of RELIGIOUS LIBERTY, namely, that no individual should be coerced either by the State or by any secular, ecclesiastical or religious group in… Read More »Religious liberty

This Sunday, I’ll start preaching through the book of Haggai. And I’m really eager for it. Why Haggai? We have just finished Romans (the whole… Read More »We’re starting a new book this Sunday

The PRIESTHOOD OF ALL BELIEVERS, by which we understand that each Christian has direct access to God through Christ our High Priest, and shares with… Read More »The priesthood of all believers

This past Sunday, I finished preaching through Romans 16:17-23. Next week, we’ll turn to the grand doxology in Romans 16:25-27. If you were following along… Read More »What happened to Romans 16:24?