Da Boss Above
Church Skit Coming out of a church that had a skit every single week, I tend to think the medium is a tad overused. Still, […]
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An Uncertain Future
What made us leave the assembly divided and without a clear direction at this pivotal moment in our history?
To Be Transformed
Presbyterians love meetings. A meeting can be a beautiful expression of the way the Spirit works in community. I consider this to be one of the great strengths of our tradition. However, it’s also true that a great strength can, at times, also be a great weakness.
Let’s Stop Pretending
We like to pretend our church isn’t changing quickly (or at least we like to complain that it isn’t). But as
Rev. Dale Woods pointed out during his Sunday morning session at assembly, change isn’t something we get to choose.
Roadblocks to Change
With allegations of another kidnapping in Nigeria by the militant group Boko Haram, the Nigerian government is facing increased pressure to act.
24/6 in a 24/7 World
While discussions about Sabbath have a history of joy-sapping legalism, the practice is one of the more prophetic habits for Christians living today.
So That All May Be Fed
“The gravity of ignoring the hungry, the poor, the disposed, is repeatedly emphasized in the biblical texts. It is not just something that would be good to do, if you are able, if you have time, if you have some spare funds. It is a requirement, an obligation.”
Life On the Edge of Sheer Awe
I squinted through the droplets of water gently falling on the garden. “My goodness!” I said, “I’ve never seen anything like that before.”
A Struggle for Power
A case can be made for the Russian position as well as that of the makeshift authority in Kiev. There is nothing much surprising in this if you have observed the course of the political history of Ukraine since 1991, when it became a full-fledged country for the first time.
Burn It Down
For better or worse the fastest way to force change upon a church is to burn the building down.
Encouragement Tour
When I began with the fellowship, I made the commitment to visit every presbytery at least once. It requires some creativity, and a lot of encouragement and help to accomplish this goal.
Communities Commemorate Cemetery
Members of the Presbyterian and United Church communities in Regina have joined with indigenous peoples to commemorate a cemetery on the grounds of the former […]
Record Wins Awards
The Presbyterian Record received 10 awards from the Canadian Church Press and the Associated Church Press for its 2013 material. The September issue topped the […]
Canadian to Head WCRC
A United Church minister has been elected as the next general secretary of the World Communion of Reformed Churches. Rev. Christopher Ferguson assumes his new […]
A Special Party at Evangel Hall
Bruce MacLean celebrated his 103rd birthday at Evangel Hall Mission in Toronto on May 7. An EHM supporter for about a decade, MacLean brought along […]
The Corinthian Complex
In June, two little balls of dark brown fluff are soon cruising the water with mom and dad. The devotion shown by both male and female loons for their babies seems to be incredible.
Following the Call
My decision to enter into ministry was a process that took a number of years to realize.
The Best Is Yet To Come
Time takes its toll on a church building. In turn, an aging building can take its toll on the members. It’s time to rejuvenate the building—or even build anew. This will take significant funds over and above a congregation’s annual budget. But how?
Schoolgirls Kidnapped in Nigeria
Demonstrators hold banners as they protest about the kidnapping of girls in Nigeria, near the Nigerian High Commission in London, England, May 9, 2014. Almost […]
Jesus is Everywhere
Integrity Mark Driscoll is the preaching pastor of Mars Hill Church. It’s a giant Seattle congregation. Driscoll is also founder of the church – planting […]