Michael McCarthy

David Lindenmayer

Brendan Mackey

Malcolm Gill

Janette Lindesay

The conservation of Earth's forest ecosystems is one of the great environmental challenges facing humanity in the 21st century. All of Earth's ecosystems now face the spectre of the accelerated greenhouse effect and rates of change in climatic regimes that have hitherto been unknown. In addition, multiple use forestry – where forests are managed to provide for both a supply of wood and the conservation of biodiversity – can change the floristic composition and vegetation structure of forests with significant implications for wildlife habitat. Wildlife, fire and future climate: a forest ecosystem analysis explores these themes through a landscape-wide study of refugia and future climate in the tall, wet forests of the Central Highlands of Victoria. It represents a model case study for the kind of integrated investigation needed throughout the world in order to deal with the potential response of terrestrial ecological systems to global change. The analyses presented in this book represent one of the few ecosystem studies ever undertaken that has attempted such a complex synthesis of fire, wildlife, vegetation, and climate. Wildlife, fire and future climate: a forest ecosystem analysis is written by an experienced team of leading world experts in fire ecology, modelling, terrain and climate analysis, vegetation and wildlife habitat. Their collaboration on this book represents a unique and exemplary, multi-disciplinary venture.

A Forest Ecosystem Analysis

Wildlife, Fire and Future Climate

Throughout the history of the church, many excellent books have been written addressing the theological significance of Christian identity. Such works have delineated important doctrines such as adoption, justification, and sanctification. While these studies of being ""in Christ"" have been fruitful, and numerous, they have often neglected one of the most useful tools in understanding Christian identity, namely, the use of metaphor. A search of Scripture reveals that Jesus and his apostles frequently utilized images from everyday life to illustrate spiritual truths about our identity. In this fresh work, Knowing Who You Are invites the reader to explore eight lesser-known images of Christian identity found in the New Testament. Among others, the author investigates how being a Christian is like being a boxer in ancient Corinth, a citizen in Philippi, a farmer in Galilee, and a sheep in a flock. This engaging assessment of first-century images will draw the reader in and leave them challenged, encouraged, and often surprised as they discover afresh what it means to be ""Christian."" ""Metaphors and identity, pictures at an exposition-- that is what Malcolm Gill's Knowing Who You Are is about. Images can inspire, draw us into reflection, and be anchors for appreciating what God is doing in and through us. Here are eight insightful portraits about journeying with God. Read and discover more about who you are."" --Darrell Bock, Executive Director for Cultural Engagement, Howard G. Hendricks Center for Christian Leadership and Cultural Engagement ""This beautifully written book is full of biblical instruction, historical illustration, and practical wisdom on what it means to be a genuine disciple of Jesus."" --William Taylor, Rector, St. Helen's Bishopsgate, London ""Gill serves as an able tour guide, walking us through eight aspects of identity presented to us in the Scriptures. This helpful and easy-to-digest book not only helps us understand the many metaphors the Bible uses to tell us who we are and how we should live, it implants in us a longing to live that way."" --Nancy Guthrie, Bible teacher and author ""I love what Malcolm Gill has done here. In a book full of engaging stories and keen observations, Malcolm has focused us on the all-important task of knowing who we are in Christ . . . I am confident you will enjoy it as much as I did."" --Jim Samra, Senior Pastor, Calvary Church, Grand Rapids ""I often think we need more forthright, succinct, and theologically-rich books. This is exactly what Malcolm Gill has provided in this work. Gill weaves together thoughtful Scriptural commentary, meaningful personal stories and anecdotes, and helpful application and encouragement. A great book to put into the hands of someone eager to understand what it means to find one's identity in Christ."" --Bradley G. Green, Associate Professor of Christian Thought and Tradition, Union University Malcolm Gill (PhD, Dallas Theological Seminary) lectures in New Testament, Greek, and Preaching at Sydney Missionary and Bible College. He has traveled widely and has ministered in North, South, and Central America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and throughout the Pacific. An ordained minister, he has served as a pastor at two churches. Malcolm lives with his wife, Tamara, and their three children in Sydney, Australia.

Eight Surprising Images of Christian Identity

Knowing Who You Are

Sam Chan

Be Equipped to Prepare and Deliver Engaging, Biblical, and Effective Topical Sermons Sooner or later, every preacher will come upon a situation where they need to preach a topical sermon. Yet few are taught to preach topically. Even preachers who are gifted in expositing the Scriptures may struggle to deliver a topical sermon that is engaging, culturally relevant, and true to the biblical text. Worse, many pastors worry these messages undermine confidence in the Bible or its authority, leading to a human-centered rather than a God-focused sermon. But that doesn't have to be the case. In Topical Preaching in a Complex World, Sam Chan and Malcolm Gill answer these objections and chart a path for how preachers can deliver faithful and effective topical messages. First, they address the biblical, theological, and cultural reasons pastors should add topical sermons to their preaching repertoire. Then, they introduce a straightforward, four-fold approach for preaching a topical message and answer important questions like these: How do you approach a topic with the proper interpretative lens? How can you speak to two or more audiences with the same sermon? What should you consider theologically, culturally, and pastorally in your preparation? How do you trace the topic back to Christ? How can you better connect with your audience? Best of all, they help readers craft a message that says something people truly need (and want) to hear! Filled with wit, humor, and wisdom from decades of preaching, this book will equip preachers, pastors, ministry leaders, and students to preach relevant, biblical, and engaging topical sermons. Author Sam Chan says, "Just over a decade ago, I was asked by an organization to speak at their end-of-year dinner. They wanted me to address the topic of being a Christian single, but I had no idea how to prepare and deliver a topical talk. When the night arrived, I preached an old three-point expository sermon and merely changed the ending to include some application on singleness. At best, I got some polite comments afterwards. At worst, people's looks indicated that my biblical talk had little relevance for them. They could not have been less fooled by my disingenuous workaround. I went home vowing never to repeat that poor performance. I felt like the unfaithful servant who had not adequately used what talents had been given to him. As a result, I have dedicated the last decade of my preaching ministry to overcoming and mastering the art of topical preaching. This book is a product of that journey.

How to Proclaim Truth and Relevance at the Same Time

Topical Preaching in a Complex World

Malcolm Gill

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