Backgrounding agency helped clerical reps in Iran
October 2, 2011
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The Search for Common Ground initiative worked tirelessly behind the scenes to secure the release of two hikers imprisoned in Iran.
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Sex and the single evangelical
October 2, 2011
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A look at relationship status among unmarried young adults, ages 18-29.
In proposed resolution, California clergy suggest rejection of Covenant
October 2, 2011
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Surely this is just the beginning of a soon-to-be-growing list. If your diocese will be debating the Anglican Covenant – or at least entertaining the question of debate on resolutions about the proposed Covenant – let us know.
Preachers and the Great Recession: What to say?
October 2, 2011
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“It’s good to pull people out of the river when they’re drowning, … but it’s also good to go upriver to see who’s throwing them in the river.”
A turn to the parish benefice
October 2, 2011
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“The soul of a parish is making. This follows the medieval tradition of the parish benefice, or one in which a parish produces a good to support the parish.”
Ministry and community banking
September 30, 2011
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“In order to save this amount of money, it takes years and years,” Pastor said. “When this person decided to put all this fear and trust on us, when we were just a 6-month-old credit union, for me it was a shocking moment. She trusted us.”
Liturgy, “the work of the people”? or not?
September 29, 2011
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It’s work. And it’s about people. But it’s not the people’s work, it’s work that is for the people, and transformative of the wider world.
Stewardship requires clarity
September 29, 2011
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What do you think about financial stewardship? While there are a host of resources for churches on developing giving, it’s important to clarify your own thinking. The clearer you are yourself, the easier it will be for you to offer others a challenge to give.
Rosh Hashanah and incomplete repentance
September 28, 2011
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At one time or another, we all experience insincere apologies, and it doesn’t make anyone feel better to receive one. Since an apology is critical to the repentance process, an insincere apology does not bode well for true repentance.
Is Constantinianism all bad?
September 28, 2011
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But is Constantinianism entirely wrongheaded? Don’t Christians want people in power to embrace Christianity and Christian values? Is it a bad thing if they do? Is it impossible or meaningless for them to try?
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