“How can we persuade people to give more?” Not surprisingly, this is one of the most frequent questions I encounter in my work as a congregational consultant. Whether I’m consulting mainly on strategic planning, governance change, or growth plans (I rarely come in as a fundraiser any more), clients always want to raise more money.
It was 47 years ago today that the House of Bishops voted 79-56, and without debate, to drop the word “Protestant” from the name of the official title of the denomination. That’s not the end of the story, of course.
It’s not enough just to vote. Voting in the absence of knowledge or without an ethical fundamentum is a deeply moral problem.
Thinking Anglicans yesterday reported: Seven diocesan synods debated the women bishops legislation today. We will update this article as results become available. A majority of
“i believe in the power of intention to change the landscape of our society – and it is my intention to live an authentic life of compassion and integrity and action.”
Salesman says, “can I help you?” The conversation is now closed. The prospect can politely say, “no thanks, just looking.”
The Rev. Mary Frances Schjonberg of Neptune, New Jersey, a writer and editor for Episcopal News Service will be among those awarded honorary doctorates by CDSP
The Word of God can be shrouded in mystery sometimes — even for those who have decided to follow the ministry as a career. However, you don’t have to remain in darkness. The scriptures offer the light to those who seek it.
The Archbishop of Canterbury on Wednesday called on his followers not abandon people living with HIV, as he wrapped up a three-nation African tour with a service in the Zambian mining town of Kitwe.
The best church photos capture an irreplaceable moment in time preserving not just the look of an event, but the feeling of being part of the worshipping community.