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Preacher: Brooke Prentis
At Open Icon Baptist Church, we value great preaching — preaching that engages deeply, humbly and honestly with Jesus, the Bible, and the pain and joy of living in the real world. And since going permanently online, we have been able to welcome great preachers from all over the world without having to wait for them to visit our shores. Click here to meet the inspirational preachers depicted in the gallery above, none of whom have preached for us!
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Brooke Prentis
Brooke Prentis is a prominent Wakka Wakka woman and Aboriginal Christian Leader who has dedicated her life to the pursuit of justice and reconciliation in Australia. She is a multidisciplinary leader, working as a theologian, international speaker, writer, poet, and community pastor. Brooke has held several high-profile roles, most notably serving as the CEO of Common Grace from February 2020 to early 2022, where she led a movement of people pursuing "Jesus and Justice". Beyond her theological work, she is a Chartered Accountant and an experienced company director. She serves as the coordinator for the Grasstree Gathering, a national network of over 200 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Christian leaders. Brooke is a frequent commentator on national programs like ABC’s The Drum and Soul Search, advocating for a "Reconciliation as friendship" approach, and she actively works on issues such as Closing the Gap, protecting Aboriginal sacred sites, and addressing racism within both the church and wider society.
Sermons by Brooke Prentis
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28 February, 2021
As we head with Jesus towards the cross, carrying the pain and injustice of the world, God does not hide his face from us but hears our cries for justice.
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4 October, 2020
Both the Biblical law and traditional Aboriginal lore tell us to “Care for Country and Country will care for you” but much of the time, profit and greed is put before caring for creation.