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GOE Time Again

January 3, 2014 3 Comments

It’s that stressful time of year again, when students preparing for ordination around the church gear up and take the General Ordination Exam–a multi-day, seven-part

Defining and honoring lay ministry in the church

January 2, 2014 8 Comments

I am struck today by Laurie Gudim’s essay at Speaking to the Soul regarding lay vs. ordained ministry. This is a topic close to my

Company caters to churches on the go

January 2, 2014 4 Comments

A Michigan company aims to grow its business selling kits to create worship space in less than a couple of hours. The kits congregations to

Will the church grow in 2014? Scott Gunn thinks so

January 2, 2014 No Comments

The Rev. Scott Gunn, executive director of Forward Movement, offers his list of predictions for 2014, mostly Episcopal-related stuff. He foresees, among other things: Not

2013 religion photos

January 1, 2014 No Comments

Huffpost Religion has an article that highlights the year’s most powerful moments in religion. The initial article has ten pictures (three of which involve Christianity,

Archbishop Justin’s 2014 New Year message

January 1, 2014 2 Comments

Archbishop Justin Welby issued a New Year message on his blog, focused on poverty. Here’s an excerpt:

Temporary stay delays health law’s birth control mandate

January 1, 2014 4 Comments

USA Today offers clear explanation of the delay issued by Justice Sonia Sotomayor:

Faith leaders who made a difference

December 31, 2013 No Comments

Faith leaders who made a difference by speaking out for justice and a better world for all. Episcopal priest the Rev Canon Sally Bingham of

Former pastors: Is stay away the only way?

December 31, 2013 3 Comments

UPDATE: The chart referred to in the article is attached below: A couple of weeks ago The Lead featured a controversial article Alban Institute explores

When demons are real

December 30, 2013 19 Comments

Experiences in charismatic churches in Africa, where demons are regarded as real, inspired this column by Stanford anthropologist T. H. Luhrmann. The essay is concerned