Right Rev Mark Powell
Mark is the pastor at Cornerstone Presbyterian Church, Hobart. Previously, he was associate pastor at Cornerstone Presbyterian Church, a multi-site church in Strathfield, NSW. He and his wife have six children.
Mark is a passionate advocate for faith, family, freedom and life. He is a gifted communicator and has made various appearances on radio and TV. Mark is unafraid to graciously speak the truth about contentious issues. He contributes to numerous online publications including The Spectator Australia, where his articles often appear in the most popular list.
Articles by Right Rev Mark Powell:
15 April 2026
4.2 MINS
Donald Trump recently published a picture on Truth Social—which has since been deleted—in which he is clearly presented being someone like Jesus Christ. It’s impossible not to view this as being anything but blasphemy, and hence it’s only right that he since deleted it.
23 March 2026
4.2 MINS
When society abandons moral absolutes, where does it end? Philosopher Peter Singer's reasoning reveals a troubling trajectory that Cory Bernardi predicted years ago.
20 March 2026
4.1 MINS
With the South Australian election approaching, debate resurfaces over Cory Bernardi's 2012 speech linking same-sex marriage to broader social change.
18 March 2026
2 MINS
Former Australian of the Year Grace Tame faces mounting backlash after leading a controversial pro-Palestinian chant, raising serious questions about accountability and the limits of free speech.
16 March 2026
3.6 MINS
A visit to Tasmania's infamous Sarah Island uncovers how anti-religious bias can distort history — and why the real record of faith in Australia deserves a second look.
9 March 2026
10 MINS
Drawing on the wisdom of Thomas Aquinas, this article explores a biblical framework for immigration—balancing compassion for foreigners with the responsibility of nations to protect unity and the common good.
27 February 2026
3.7 MINS
Sydney Archbishop Kanishka Raffel has accused Senator Pauline Hanson of “hateful words”, igniting debate over radical Islam, free speech, and whether criticism of ideology constitutes incitement under new hate speech laws.
4 February 2026
3.6 MINS
Idols always promise life, but only give you death. With Jesus there is forgiveness, restoration and most of all, hope — because he is the one who reverses the curse of sin by dying on the ‘wonderful tree’ of a cross and then rising again from the dead.
13 January 2026
6.9 MINS
What seemed completely unbelievable just a few years ago has suddenly become a very real possibility at the start of 2026. Namely, the Islamic Republic of Iran looks increasingly likely to fall.
26 December 2025
12.1 MINS
Hollywood recasts Dracula as a cursed romantic, but history tells a different story: Vlad III was a real Christian ruler whose brutal tactics helped halt Islamic conquest of his homeland.
23 December 2025
4.3 MINS
A Triggernometry interview with historian Raymond Ibrahim challenges ten enduring myths about Islam, arguing historical clarity is essential amid terrorism, immigration pressures, and Western cultural self-doubt.
19 December 2025
4.2 MINS
With the horrific events of Bondi still indelibly etched in everyone’s psyche, it’s worth reflecting on how especially the ‘Star of David’ points us all to the unique hope of Christmas. The light of that star still shines in the darkness, and the darkness can never overcome it.
16 December 2025
5.5 MINS
The shooters at Bondi were motivated by their understanding of Islam and the Quran. But why is it that only one expression of religious extremism ever results in violence? Could it possibly have something to do with the sacred Islamic religious texts themselves?
5 November 2025
1.2 MINS
While for the past twelve months, much of the West has been objecting to the so-called ‘genocide’ occurring in Gaza, something more sinister has been happening in Nigeria. Since 2009, tens of thousands of Christians have been killed by Islamic terrorists.
28 October 2025
20.5 MINS
Prof. Patrick Parkinson’s "Unshaken Allegiance" is a courageous, insightful call for Christians to live faithfully amid shrinking religious freedoms—combining legal expertise, biblical conviction, and practical wisdom for today’s cultural challenges.
21 October 2025
2.6 MINS
Recent events in Melbourne have exposed the increasing level of left-wing violence in Australia. Left-wing “issue-motivated groups” are increasingly the perpetrators of violence, not the victims.
20 October 2025
2.5 MINS
This truly is a day for the history books. As the Most Revd Dr Laurent Mbanda wrote in an official communique on behalf of the GAFCON, “As has been the case from the very beginning, we have not left the Anglican Communion; we are the Anglican Communion.”
10 October 2025
3 MINS
The President of the United States is in the process of negotiating a historic ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. So why are pro-Palestinian protests still being planned? Now that there is a peace deal on the table, surely the goal of these rallies for Gaza has been achieved?
8 October 2025
8.5 MINS
At a time when there is a well-recognised demographic crisis in Anglican ministry, the appointment of Sarah Mullally to be the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury could well be the thing that pushes the denomination over the edge into complete cultural and especially spiritual irrelevancy.
26 September 2025
4.3 MINS
The martyrdom of Charlie Kirk on 10 September 2025 for his Christian beliefs has become one of the most significant events not only of the year but even of the twenty-first century.





