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INSIDE THIS ISSUE OF POINTERS

40 Years of the Christian Research Association, does it still have a role?

CRA Research Fellow Philip Hughes reflects on the past and the future of the CRA, posing questions significant to consider for religious organisations’ strategic positioning and planning for continued relevance in changing Australian society.

A Reflection of CRA Beginnings

Reflections and reminiscences from Neville Carr on CRA’s beginnings.

CRA and UD Public Research Day | Communities of Meaning: Enriching Life in Retirement

A brief overview of presentations shared at the February 2026 Research Day are offered here by CRA staff Stephen Reid and Talitha Fraser with a link to some recorded sessions available on our website. An invitation is made to consider whether a presentation to your own community, or survey of your members, might improve social connection and identify or create fulfilling opportunities to discover or deepen experiences of meaning and belonging.

Is There a Revival?

A recent study initiated by the Bible Society in the UK has argued that there is a significant rise among young people showing interest in faith and attending churches. CRA Research Fellow Philip Hughes answers the question “Is there a revival?”, and takes a closer look at the data and societal trends.

Book review | How to Worship for all its Worth: A Guide for Pastors, Worship Leaders, and Students

This recent publication from Steven Félix-Jäger, Associate Professor and Chair of the Worship Arts and Media program at Life Pacific University proposes that we evaluate congregational liturgy from a deep understanding of its narrative framework. A critical analysis offered by Honorary Research fellow of the CRA Tanya Riches invites us to consider what evaluation measures for worship might work best for the Australian context.

Christian Nationalism in America: A Research Update

Douglas Hynd, Adjunct Research Fellow at the Australian Centre for Christianity and Culture, Charles Sturt University, offers a contextual overview and summary of key research findings on the current state of Christian Nationalism in America.

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