Dr Barry Manuel
Dr Barry Manuel is the pastor of Healinglife Ministries in Adelaide, South Australia. With a Doctor of Ministry from Adelaide College of Divinity, he is an endorsed minister of Crosslink Christian Network. Alongside his wife Janet, Barry preaches, offers healing prayer, and fosters spiritual community at Healinglife Ministries.
Articles by Dr Barry Manuel:
15 May 2026
6.9 MINS
As Pentecost Sunday approaches, what does the outpouring of the Holy Spirit mean for the Church in Australia today? A timely reflection on power, unity, and bold witness.
26 February 2026
8.5 MINS
Following the Bondi Beach attack, the story of Nabeel Qureshi highlights Islam’s contested foundations and urges Australians to confront rising radicalism with informed conviction and Christian clarity.
28 January 2026
5.2 MINS
Are Indigenous smoking ceremonies cultural gestures or spiritual rituals? This article examines their religious meaning, constitutional implications, and spiritual risks from a Christian worldview.
11 December 2025
5.5 MINS
Australia’s Envoy on Islamophobia (who assumes it is widespread in Australian society) has released a report with 54 recommendations on how to combat it. Here's a Christian response.
7 November 2025
5.4 MINS
Australia is experiencing a significant shift in its view of morality. The “gay conversion therapy” laws now Australia-wide are the exemplar of this. The prevailing narrative grounded in mechanistic thinking has abandoned God and the ethical code embodied in a Christian worldview.
29 October 2025
7.6 MINS
The Scriptures clearly condemn all forms of occultism and sorcery. Hence, any support for or association with Halloween is not acceptable for a Christian.
28 August 2025
6.7 MINS
It is more than 20 years ago now that I first led a team of people in an outreach at Adelaide’s Body Mind Psychic Expo, a "New Age" event. Most of the attendees are not “witches or warlocks”. They are people seeking some answers for their lives or needs.
24 April 2025
6.4 MINS
Billy Graham once filled Australian stadiums with seekers. Today, faith is sidelined and truth is under attack. Can Australia find its way back to spiritual renewal?





