Nurya Love Parish, blogging in advance of Virginia Theological Seminary’s eFormation Conference, poses some good questions about the way we structure Christian formation for children
Over the weekend, Sarah Palin, the former governor of Alaska, former Vice-presidential candidate and current presence on reality television, gave a speech to the National
by Derek Olsen My daughters, 10 and 8, are approaching the end of their first year at a Christian school. It’s been a bit of
Believing that the ways of academic specilization and business-style management is leaving the church bereft, the Dean and faculty of General Seminary are embarking on an experiment to integrate theological education with the daily, lived experience of the church. They are calling this exploration “The Way of Wisdom.”
by Ann Fontaine In the course of my interim ministry and training work I have been observing churches and their lives. I am coming to
Sarah Pulliam Bailey of Religion News Service reports that The Alban Institute will be closing. From her story:
Sermons are commonly preached on evangelism, discipleship, and spiritual disciplines—but what about vocation? It turns out that most churchgoers are craving more direction and discipleship when it comes to the theology of calling, especially as it relates to work.
Day Smith Prichartt writes about an alternative approach to religious education for children:
This is a course with a warning label: All who enter here, expect to be transformed. Episcopal bishop Michael Curry is an inspiring and enthusiastic reformer with a clear call to reinvigorate the Church. Many people have experienced Christ’s transforming power through Bishop Curry’s ministry.
by Martha Korienek This past summer I had the joy of being the Spiritual Director for Camp Chicago, the summer camp for the Episcopal Diocese