The Church Needs the Past and the Future To Be Faithful in the Present
We must have a proper emphasis on the Church’s past, present, and future
“Some churches, in an attempt to establish continuity with the past, root everything about their worship and action in the community’s memories. This emphasis on tradition is vital, but as Jaroslav Pelikan warned, there is always the danger that instead of embracing tradition as the living faith of the dead, the Church traps itself in traditionalism... Continue Reading
Good Shepherd Decides to Give Up Current Church Property
The church will give up the property and move into a new building
In response to the question, “Why are you giving up the property that you have been defending up until now?” Ko said, “Unlike the misunderstandings of many people, we weren’t trying to keep the property. We wanted to converse as fellow Christians, and wanted to find a way that the minority group that wants to... Continue Reading
The Coming Train Wreck: Progressive UMC Plans For General Conference 2016
Some demand immediate changes to doctrine and “full inclusion” in the United Methodist Church
Bishop Minerva Carcaño declared it was time for the church to catch up with society, our sister mainline churches, and God. One presenter defined inclusion as “all who are NOT white, NOT straight, and NOT over 45,” which indicates that exclusivity is the basis for their understanding of “inclusivity.” Disclose, Divest, Disrupt. This slogan,... Continue Reading
Group That Split From First Presbyterian Holds First Service at New Home
The move comes in the wake of separating from the Presbyterian Church (USA)
Park said his church left PC (USA) because the denomination has strayed from the authority of the Bible when it comes to issues like abortion, the concept of marriage and the divinity of Christ. Both Grace and Rock Presbyterian are now fully-recognized churches within the Evangelical Covenant Order of Presbyterians, a new denomination formed out... Continue Reading
5 Things Adoptive Families Wish Their Churches Knew
A few things I’ve learned over the years from many different friends and families I know who have adopted.
Adopted children come with a variety of stories. Some may have been abused or neglected. Some may have witnessed and experienced horrific and traumatic things. Some may have developmental delays or a physical disability. Whatever their stories are, they are not our business unless the parents choose to tell us. But we have to be... Continue Reading
Why Should We Come to Church?
One of the greatest needs of our dark times is for the Christian church to regain her true identity and character.
First, one of the main signs of the Spirit’s presence is a desire for God’s Word, of which the Spirit himself is the Author. Therefore, true Christians love God’s Word and desire to be taught its doctrines. (If you look back at Peter’s sermon in Acts 2, you will find that it is remarkably filled... Continue Reading
Faithfulness In Small Places
My ministry and my talents aren't impressive, but I'm called to be faithful with what He's given me
“As I speak in other churches, I find few that are impressive. Again, the people are great, and the ministry significant, but it always seems that things are humble, and that the real action is taking place elsewhere. It’s tempting to wish that we were there, rather than in the small, humble places where we... Continue Reading
Tough Love for the Black Church
There’s a battle for the soul of the black church, and the visions for her future are not compatible
I want to see all churches become as healthy and vigorous as possible–especially African American churches. The Lord has given me something of Paul’s longing for his “kinsmen according to the flesh” (Rom. 9:3, ESV). I want to see African Americans brought into God’s kingdom in as great a number as possible. For that to... Continue Reading
Justin Welby Launches ‘Last Throw of the Dice’ to Avert Worldwide Anglican Split
The Archbishop of Canterbury is preparing to a high-stakes plan to overhaul the worldwide Anglican church to avert a permanent split over issues such as homosexuality.
The Most Rev Justin Welby has invited the heads of all the other Anglican churches – some of whom have not spoken directly to each other for more than a decade amid a deep liberal-conservative split – to a make-or-break meeting in Canterbury in January. He wants them not only to acknowledge the rift but... Continue Reading
“Remaining in PCUSA Is the More Difficult Decision”: Pastor Commends Colleagues in PCUSA
Upon announcing plans to leave the PCUSA, the church's pastor commended those staying
“I felt sorry to the 400 some fellow churches and colleague pastors who remain in the denomination,” Lee added. “In some ways, our decision to leave the denomination was an easy one. I think the other Korean churches that decided to stay in the denomination and bring reformation from within made a more difficult and... Continue Reading
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