Resources To Explore Your Faith
Whether you’re taking your first steps in exploring Christianity, looking for a great online course, or seeking trusted books and websites to deepen your faith, we’re here to help. Explore our curated list of recommended resources, courses, and helpful links below.
Exploring Jesus & Christianity
Want to know more about Jesus or have big questions about faith? We’d love to walk alongside you. As Jesus encourages us in Matthew 7:7 (NIV), “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find”. There’s no pressure and no silly questions. You’re warmly invited to explore at your own pace. Here are a few simple ways to get started:
Chat with Our Minister
Feel free to reach out to our Minister, Reverend Mark Schnerring, or another member of our church family to grab a coffee and have an informal, open chat about faith, life, and Jesus.
Free Courses on Faith
We regularly run free courses exploring the core message of Christianity. You won’t be put on the spot or forced to say anything. It’s simply a supportive space to listen, ask questions, and share thoughts. Courses usually run for 6 to 8 weeks on a weekday evening.
Recommended Websites For Christians & The Curious
Here are some trusted websites, podcasts, and articles providing thoughtful Christian perspectives, youth resources, books, and global mission news:
- Undeceptions
A podcast hosted by John Dickson exploring big questions, history, and culture through a Christian lens. - The Gospel Coalition Australia
Thoughtful articles, reviews, and gospel-centred resources written for the Australian context. - The Gospel Coalition USA
Articles, blogs, and multimedia resources for growing in Christian faith. - Centre for Public Christianity
Engaging media and research connecting the Christian story with contemporary life. - Bible Society Australia
Resources and initiatives helping people engage with the Bible in Australia and worldwide. - Church Missionary Society Australia
News and updates on cross-cultural mission work supported by Victorian Anglican churches. - Fervr
A vibrant Australian online youth publication written specifically for teenagers and young adults. - Matthias Media Australia
Practical Bible study guides, books, and ministry resources. - Reformers Bookshop
An online Australian Christian bookstore with a wide selection of biblical books and resources.
Local Links
Stay connected with our local ministry and our broader Anglican church community across Ballarat:
- Recent Services & Teachings
Catch up on our latest 10:00 am Sunday service livestreams and teaching messages on our Facebook page. - Anglican Diocese of Ballarat
Discover news, events, and resources from our local Anglican diocese.
Explore Faith Online
If you prefer to look through information at home first, these clear and helpful websites offer great introductions to Jesus and the Christian faith:
- Two Ways to Live
A clear, simple outline of the Bible’s core gospel message. - Christianity.net.au
Plain-English answers to real questions about God, Jesus, and Christianity. - Christianity Explored
A friendly, accessible way to discover who Jesus is through Mark’s Gospel. - Read the Bible Online
Search, read, and listen to the Bible online in modern translations like the NIV.