Seeing Face to Face
It was time to reflect on relationships: between church and community, between Christian calling and action.
International Ministries Reconsidered
The worldwide church has changed dramatically. Isn’t it time the Presbyterian Church in Canada took another look at its international ministries?
Ministry and Ministers
Excerpt: As believers, we’re all called to ministry. We’re all called to enter into Christ’s work. So why go beyond that? Why have ministers? Why have elders?
Break Down the Walls
There is a tendency, in our times, towards introspection, gazing inward. There is like a fear of contamination; there is fear of churches being destroyed or disappearing. It´s like having a lack of confidence in God.
The Steel Shell of Silence
Two-thirds of all suicides are by men. In a society where men are supposed to be strong, we need to reach out with support, compassion, and love.
Generous Orthodoxy
The “little green book” can be found in church pews and ministers’ studies across the country. But what does this confessional statement mean for us today? How does Living Faith speak to us in the midst of an ever-changing world?
Resisting the Theology of the Ostrich
Each year students from Knox College, Toronto, visit Cuba. The goal is to help future ministers think deeply about mission, partnership, faith and action. Cuban churches, our writers conclude, can teach Canadians a thing or two about being in community.
Supporting Survivors
Suicide is not an issue we can ignore. Churches have a supportive role to play.
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See The Tricks, Hear The Word
Magic can be used to help teach the gospel message.
I have been performing magic for more than 25 years, but about two years ago it hit me that I could use my magic to tell the stories...
The Meaning of Mentor
A Canadian theologian discusses his close relationship with Robert Miller.
The Messenger: Friendship, Faith and Finding One’s Way Douglas John Hall Cascade Books, 2011 What does it mean to be a mentor? What does it mean to be a...
Taking Off the Robe
Why are retired ministers treated as second-class?
Without a doubt, the day my wife and I were ordained into the ministry of Christ's church remains a most unforgettable highlight. I remember it well as many relatives...
Words of the Way
The five solas are much more than theological principles.
Marina and I were driving in the southeast of France near the city of Albertville. It was the early ‘80s and we were a young and adventuresome couple....
First Things First
A case for worship renewal.
We live in the Information Age and are bombarded with communication on a multitude of levels. Our culture thrives on communication; but not all messages are successful. The...
Black History Month
Why the Presbyterian Church should celebrate black history in Canada.
In February 1926, American historian Carter G. Woodson launched an event called Negro History Week. The goal was to celebrate and draw attention to the many contributions of...
Hope for Haiti
Working and dreaming in the land of mountains.
"A family from Léogâne, Haiti, in front of their new home after their previous home was destroyed in the earthquake." The Haitian expression, Dèyè mon gen mon ("after this...
The Church is a People
Reflections on the demolition of Summerside Presbyterian Church.
What does the demolition of a church building mean, theologically and personally? In the winter of 2011, the building that once housed Summerside Presbyterian Church was torn down and...
Mission as Partnership
Han-Ca congregation devotes itself to Eastern Europe.
When St. Timothy's, Etobicoke, Ont., launched an international mission project in 2010, they hoped it would be a long - term affair. And when the mission team visited...
Soli Deo Gloria
Our true desire is the glory of God, but sometimes idolatry gets in the way.
The 16th - century Reformers—Luther, Calvin, Zwingli, Knox and others—were derisively nicknamed, "the Sola - ists." They distilled the essence of the gospel in five Latin slogans using...
Eldership Unleashed
Eldership in the Presbyterian Church won't be the same for more than 80 people who joined together in Grande Prairie, Alta., in late May 2011. "Eldership Unleashed" was a...
Seeking God’s Presence and Finding It
“Soul-filling.” That’s the answer I gave when
asked about the Eldership Unleashed conference held in Grande Prairie, Alta.
I can't recall the exact message the speaker gave us that first night, but I will never forget the feeling of God's presence at the end of the...
Ministry? What Ministry?
Our churches need to embrace the priesthood of all believers.
Just so you know, this is no theological paper! It's more of a reflection on ministry. In his letter to the Ephesians (4:1 - 16), Paul sets out what...
We are Called By God.
And we must respond.
WOW! What a weekend! For four days I was immersed in the presence of God, as He blessed me with Spirit - led teaching and great fellowship. The...
The Wall
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Change From the Inside Out.
We need to kneel at the cross before moving forward.
It was a meeting with the Holy Spirit. The Eldership Unleashed conference was just that, for all of us. It revealed to me why I had volunteered for the...
A Missional Spirituality
Understanding God’s call.
Peyton Drynan, Age 9 - St Andrews Streetsville The words kept echoing through my mind. I had no peace and no rest. Strangely and goadingly, they seemed to speak...
An Advent to Remember
Telling an old story to inspire grace and humility.
Deana Weyman-St Andrews King City Ont, Matthew 2-13 The Magnificat during Advent is soul - stirring, indeed. Every time I hear the reading or sing the canticle, I...
A Golden Opportunity
Ministering to the Boomer generation.
Judy Mallory-Warkworth Ont Somewhere in their middle decades, most people experience a time of radical re - evaluation of their lives, which often leads to significant change—the so -...
People & Places
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First, Stellarton, N.S.
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St. Andrew’s-Knox, Spencerville, Ont.
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St. Andrew’s, Richmond, Ont.
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St. George’s, London, Ont.
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St. Andrew’s, Nanaimo, B.C.
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Chalmers, Hamilton, Ont.
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Melville, Ont.
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Chippawa, Ont.
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Sedgwick Memorial, Tatamagouche, N.S.
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Knox, St. Thomas, Ont.
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St. Mary’s, Ont.
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St. John’s, Pugwash, N.S.
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