This Issue looks at what some have called a ‘vibe shift’ in contemporary culture and politics. You may have seen some news headlines recently flagging a rise in church attendance, and even some high profile thinkers who have converted, or have expressed their deep respect for Christian teaching. After many years of decline and gloom, many Christian leaders are finding a new sense of optimism about the future of Christianity in the western world. What should we make of these developments?
 

In our Feature, Christian Bargholz asks what it is about Christianity that is attracting this new interest and finds the answer in the old but always new story of Jesus. As Food for Thought, Andrew Young examines what these trends mean for young people in particular, and how we can reach those who are searching for meaning in their lives. Joy Tabalujan reviews the book The Righteous Mind by social psychologist Jonathan Haidt about how we each form our sense of morality and how this plays out in the broader social context. We also interview Ted Paull, now a church elder, who reflects on some of the changes in the church over the years and how we need to keep an eye on the future.
 

In our International Letter, Lito Batoon shares with us some recent work in the Philippines and how this is inspired by Christ’s Great Commission. In our News we hear about Camp Lennox, a new camp in QLD/NSW, plus an invitation to participate in ACTS, a new training program for Australian Christians.
 

We pray that you will be uplifted and motivated to continue serving the Lord and his kingdom. 

The InterSections team