in the sunshine state after the 22-12 loss in Origin I.

Lockyer says he's never seen a more promising player than Ponga in Telstra Premiership history.

"Not at this age, I guess Billy Slater, there are similarities," Lockyer said.

"I would say once Billy retires that Kalyn steps in seamlessly and all going well will be there for a long time.

"Talent at the same time with great attitude. It's rare that we see that."

Lockyer was named alongside former Queensland coach Mal Meninga as one of 10 nominees shortlisted for immortal status on Wednesday.

An announcement on the ninth and 10th immortals will be made in August.

"You've only got to look at the names in the shortlist and you pinch yourself," Lockyer said.

"As a kid you just wanted to play football for the(or transcendent) model of contextual theology, seek to have a high view towards the Bible, the Christian people, culture, humanity and justice.  It is this "both...and" approach that distinguishes contextual theology.

Emerging communities participate in social action, community involvement, global justice and sacrificial hospitality in an effort to know and share God's grace. At a conference entitled "The Emerging Church Forum" in 2006, John Franke said “The Church of Jesus Christ is not the goal of the Gospel, just the instrument of the extension of God’s mission.” “The Church has been slow to recognize that missions isn’t (sic) a program the Church administers, it is the very core of the Church’s reason for being.” This focus on missional living and practicing radical hospitality has led many emerging churches