Tom Anderson

Press Service International

Tom Anderson is pioneering www.haventogether.com, an online church plant supported by his in-person church, Catalyst, Ipswich. He has a young, growing family and enjoys playing backyard sport. Tom is a keen long-distance runner, averaging 21km each day last year. He has worked as a teacher for eleven years and enjoys perfecting a flat white on his home espresso machine. Tom would welcome a visit for a coffee some time… or an online catch-up via Zoom. See the Haven Together website to get in touch.

Why you feel guilty for not going to church

You used to go to church regularly. But you don’t any more. You’ve stopped but you can’t shake this nagging guilt.
You had me until you went religious

I have opened myself up for comments like this since I recently started posting short videos expounding Bible verses on TikTok. This simple comment stuck with me for some reason.
What’s the church’s future?

The church appears to be in decline in the Western world. After years sensing church goers were in the minority, the latest census confirms that now less than half of Australians identify as Christian.
So Ashamed of This!

I’m ashamed to say that I’ve become a headline reader.
How to become an expert overnight

I recently asked a guest on my podcast the question, ‘If I forced you to call yourself an expert in one area, what would it be?’
Are your high standards stopping you?

I’m an artist who hasn’t created a serious artwork in three years. I could blame it on the business of life at the moment – two jobs and a young family.
Faith on the frontlines of secular Australia

We are called to live out our faith in whatever public arena we’re involved in; an uncovered light amongst those who don’t know God.
Limitations, super heroes and doing less

Are you trying to be super human?
How to be an overcomer

Ever feel like you’re on the edge of losing it. Just too many things piling up. Too much uncertainty. Nothing solid to stand on.
Simple steps to extraordinary