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Preacher: Jonathan Cornford
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Jonathan Cornford
Jonathan Cornford is an Australian political economist, theologian, and author best known for co-founding Manna Gum, a ministry that explores the intersection of the Christian faith with economics and ecology. He lives in Bendigo, Victoria, and is a prominent voice in advocating for "good news economics"—a vision of living simply and sustainably in a consumer-driven world. Along with his wife Kim, Jonathan founded Manna Gum, an independent Christian non-profit in 2009 to help people reclaim biblical teachings on material life and apply them to the global economy. Before Manna Gum, he spent a decade as an advocacy coordinator for Oxfam Australia, focusing on natural resource management and international finance in Southeast Asia. Jonathan holds PhDs in both Political Economy and Theology. His work often challenges the compatibility of capitalism with the gospel, promoting "downshifting" to lower-consumption lifestyles. He frequently contributes to The Guardian and ABC Radio, discussing how families can live "richer lives" on lower incomes.
Sermons by Jonathan Cornford
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4 September, 2022
As dangerous climate change unfolds before our eyes, the best possible outcome is entirely dependent upon humanity coming to a full acknowledgement of its special power and its special responsibility, which must centrally involve mastering our power.