International Ministries Reconsidered
The worldwide church has changed dramatically. Isn’t it time the Presbyterian Church in Canada took another look at its international ministries?
The worldwide church has changed dramatically. Isn’t it time the Presbyterian Church in Canada took another look at its international ministries?
As believers, we’re all called to ministry. We’re all called to enter into Christ’s work. So why go beyond that? Why have ministers? Why have elders?
The intersection of faith and reason is possibly the most crowded square in Christianity—and probably the most embattled. Here’s where the Record stands.
There is a tendency, in our times, towards introspection, gazing inward. There is like a fear of contamination; there is fear of churches being destroyed or disappearing. It´s like having a lack of confidence in God.
Two-thirds of all suicides are by men. In a society where men are supposed to be strong, we need to reach out with support, compassion, and love.
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The scripture says, “No one who believes in him will be put to shame.” For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same […]
The “little green book” can be found in church pews and ministers’ studies across the country. But what does this confessional statement mean for us today? How does Living Faith speak to us in the midst of an ever-changing world?
Small churches may not seem important to us. But I’m absolutely convinced they’re important to God.
Each year students from Knox College, Toronto, visit Cuba. The goal is to help future ministers think deeply about mission, partnership, faith and action. Cuban churches, our writers conclude, can teach Canadians a thing or two about being in community.
Religion should never be used as a reason for violence. And religious groups must call their members to account.
Suicide is not an issue we can ignore. Churches have a supportive role to play.
Jesus says, “My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you.” But can one person order another person to love him?
Global Christian leaders are condemning the destruction on April 21 of the Sudan Evangelical Presbyterian Church Bible School in Khartoum, an incident that occurred amidst escalating hostilities between Sudan and South Sudan.
The United Church of Canada (UCC) will mark Earth Day on April 22 in a high-tech but low impact way: by going online.
According to a Statistics Canada study released April 17, people who attend religious services at least once a week volunteer more often and for more hours than people who attend services less often or not at all.
Rev. Dr. Russell Hall, pastor, missionary, peacemaker and moderator, passed away December 9, 2011. He was 91 years old.
In response to what has become one of the most polarizing political topics in Toronto today, St. Andrew’s, Humber Heights, hosted an open forum on public transit.
Former Prime Minister Speaks About Aboriginal Education Paul Martin fascinated a large audience at Montreal’s Church of St. Andrew and St. Paul on March 18, […]
Reacting to some of the worst fighting between Sudan and South Sudan since the southern country achieved independence last July, two international church groups on April 17 expressed “grave concern” and called for an immediate ceasefire.