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Preacher: Jill Manton
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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Jill Manton
The Rev Jill Manton is a prominent Australian Baptist minister, spiritual director, and author, best known for her work in spiritual formation and ecumenical leadership. She was the founding director of the WellSpring Ecumenical Spirituality Centre in Ashburton, Victoria, which grew out of her vision to provide a space for contemplative awareness and spiritual discernment. She has been an influential figure at Whitley College, where she taught courses in spiritual formation and pioneered degree programs such as "Aspects of Prayer". She is recognised for her leadership in developing formation programs for spiritual directors and her commitment to interfaith dialogue and friendship. Though officially retired, she remains active as a retreat leader, supervisor, and teacher, currently residing on the Mornington Peninsula.
Sermons by Jill Manton
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21 July, 2002
Preacher: Jill Manton
Topic: Discipleship, Formation, Spirituality
Darkness cannot conceal anything from God, but God who confronts us with truth and justice, and invites us to choose life and promises to help and bless us in that choice.