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.
AuthorLaura Sharp
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?
Throwback Sundays
I’ve wondered lately whether in our leadership preparation for Christ’s Church we are in danger of creating TBS, Throwback Sundays.
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 […]
A Backgrounder on Vanuatu
Vanuatu was hit hard by Cyclone Pam in March. This tiny Pacific island has a long history with the PCC. It began with the determined […]
From Lachute to Lincoln Center
Stirred by a remarkable teacher named Juliette Rodrigue in Lachute, Que., Riddell mastered the score of Handel’s Messiah by the age of 10 and, his feet barely reaching the pedals, at 14 became organist at the local United church his family attended.
The Last Word, for Now
Editor’s Note: So many have so much to say about the overture to General Assembly regarding human sexuality. These letters are the last word, for […]
Break into Song
Exploring something new in worship can be challenging, even daunting; we need a friend to guide us through the richness of music available to us. Last year I started a project called Break into Song which aims to inspire church leaders to make friends with new music.
Saved by Faith Alone
Faith is to lead us to do good works in our interactions with others and in our engagement with the world
Kingdom Acres
Could it be that when people enter our churches they catch just a glimpse of what God in Christ is doing to redeem the world?
Living Confidence
All eyes turned to us as we got out of the car. We were not part of the family, we were not friends, we were not invited to this welcome-home party. Yet we were there. Myself and a police sergeant.
Nine Conversations to Nourish a Congregation
As I look back on our journey together, there are nine kinds of conversations that have helped us co-create the congregation with Jesus Christ, one conversation after another.
Wholeness and Health
Neither option was a guarantee and either could prove life-threatening. As well, the two choices were mutually exclusive. Pursue the one and the other was no longer possible.
Destined to Die
Re You Have Been Saved, April “Considering the doctrine of predestination,” which I thought was a very well expressed article; I’ve been told that predestination […]
Glenview, Toronto
The addition to Glenview was an approved project both with the Ontario Heritage Board and the City of Toronto. The project included not only the […]
The Three E’s: Effectiveness
As we look towards a future of nourishing Christian communities and making disciples in a post-Christendom Canada, part of our “leadershift” is in forming teaching and ruling elders who are evangelical, entrepreneurial and effective. But how do we know if we are effective in ministry?
Caught in a System
Re Numbed and Helpless, February I’d like to update you on the situation of John Calvin, mentioned in the February Pop Christianity article. John is […]
Take Another Look
Re Supreme Court Says Yes to Assisted Dying, March I read this article with the hope of hearing that we will, as a church, revisit […]
Spiritual Care Visitation
As people with physical ailments lose connections with familiar activities, places and people, feelings of isolation coupled with debilitating illness may affect their wellbeing, self esteem and even their judgement. With the loss of customary sources of happiness, life becomes a search for meaning.