Stories of Survival
Angels are mentioned more than 270 times in the Bible; yet, they tend to get short shrift in many Presbyterian congregations and homes.
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Service and Witness
The church in Taiwan maintains the missionary zeal of its founders.
Hanging onto Hope
One Hour in Paris is a well-told story by a bright and articulate Canadian woman. Her rape story appears at the outset; the rest of the book is about her recovery, about what worked and what didn’t as she tried to get on with her life, and about surviving trauma.
A Congregational H.R. Team
Without effective strategies to provide workable solutions, the minister has an almost impossible task. So what can we do to help bridge the gap in at least a few areas?
Ministers as a Mission Project
A healthy pastor can send a ripple effect through the church. So can an unhealthy one. No pressure, right?
Who Wants a King?
Read the books of Samuel and make your own choices. Some things the lectionary leaves out are important.
Throwback Sundays
I’ve wondered lately whether in our leadership preparation for Christ’s Church we are in danger of creating TBS, Throwback Sundays.
Co-dependent Clergy
This is not the first time we have addressed clergy health. Six years ago our award-winning cover story, Breaking the Silence, addressed the unhealthy state of many clergy in six Canadian denominations.
Disagreeing Friends
As a liberal I’m very critical of the smugness of liberals. As a liberal I’m also critical of the holier-than-thouness of evangelicals. Both these poses drive me absolutely batty.
Pastoring Our Leaders
As I write this, I am halfway through the 2015 Encouragement Road Trip. What a privilege and honour to be able to minister in this way.
Sharing Struggles and Joys
It was a unique gathering this January. Members of the Presbytery of Oak Ridges and the northern portion of Classis Toronto of the Christian Reformed Church in North America gathered for fellowship, a meal and common worship—just because.
A Story of Community
The ice is out and the ospreys are in. They are my favourite birds, fishermen like me.
Presbyterian Support Nepal
Just over two weeks after a devastating 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Nepal on April 25, a second quake, this one with a magnitude of 7.3, hit […]
New Appointments at the Vancouver School of Theology
The Vancouver School Theology, of which St. Andrew’s Hall is a part, has appointed three new faculty members. Rev. Dr. Jason Byassee is the inaugural […]
Speaking Tour Shares Successes in Malawi
A pair of project staff from Malawi visited the East Coast and Ontario in April, sharing information about a Canadian-supported project in their country and […]
Two Dozen Overtures on Sexuality
Eighteen sessions and six presbyteries have filed overtures for discussion at this year’s General Assembly on the issue of human sexuality. This volume of response is without precedence in the Presbyterian Church in Canada.
Church of England Divests from Oil Sand and Thermal Coal
The Church of England has announced it is selling off £12 million worth of investments (about $22.5 million Canadian) in companies that draw more than […]
Presbyterian Record Takes Home 20 Awards
The Presbyterian Record received 20 awards last weekend for reporting, storytelling, editing and design—11 of which were first place awards of excellence. The Canadian Church […]
Ewart Fund Receives No Applications for 2015
The Ewart Endowment Fund has received no applications for grants in 2015 and the deadline has been extended to Sept. 30, the subcommittee reported in […]
Pastoral Care Resource
If you or your church is aiming to offer pastoral care training, you might want to check out an extensive new manual by Janet Stark. […]