At T4G: Mohler Warns of Same Sex Marriage Impact on Churches
Asked about when to speak about the issue of same-sex “marriage” publicly, Mohler replied, “We have to get over the idea that we have a private message without public consequences. The Gospel is a public truth.” Two prominent Southern Baptists discussed the consequences of same-sex “marriage” at a biennial conference, warning that Christians will face... Continue Reading
Church and state: Tough question for court concerning church property
In…a dissent joined in by the chief justice stated, “Perhaps it is time to acknowledge the neutral principles of law approach as it has evolved, creates a bias for the national church and it is time to correct its application so that we can truly look for, as well as fairly determine, the real intent... Continue Reading
Chapel Hill’s Church of Reconciliation to ordain lesbian minister; PCUSA Presbytery approves first actual ordination
He did comment, however, about the use of a secret ballot instead of a voice vote that is usual protocol. The decision was made after consultation with Ricks who concurred, he said. This was done in an attempt to discourage divisiveness and the exact vote count was not reported at the meeting and will not... Continue Reading
African Archbishop John Sentamu tipped as next Church of England leader
One senior church source…said: “He is orthodox, he is experienced as a vicar and a bishop, he is self-deprecating, he leads. He has street cred, he is well known in the Anglican Communion…The African bishops are delighted they have a black brother as Archbishop of York. He would be an excellent Archbishop of Canterbury.” Outside... Continue Reading
PCA Insider Movement Study Committee Assesses Movement’s Impact
David Garner, Westminster Theological Seminary associate professor of systematic theology and chair of the PCA’s Insider Movement (IM) Study Committee, said committee members are striving to complete a report on how IM practices affect the PCA. “We’ve got a wonderful group of guys on the committee,” Garner said, “a rich constellation of missiologists and those... Continue Reading
Eastern Oregon Wants Episcopal Church to allow Communion without Baptism
It is clear that in their desperate desire to grow the church or stall the present hemorrhaging, the concept of “inclusion” is being expanded beyond changes in the church’s teaching on human sexuality to include anyone who passes through the red doors of an Episcopal Church. If the Diocese of Eastern Oregon has its way... Continue Reading
Easter, a worldly holiday? 100 years ago, Southern Baptists thought it was
Paralleling their role in Christmas celebrations in Southern Baptist life, the Woman’s Missionary Union (WMU) played an important part in the Southern Baptist embrace of Easter. Once again the catalyst was missions. Southern Baptists originally did not attach much significance to Easter. This was much the same regarding Christmas (see “Southern Baptists have not always... Continue Reading
Pueblo Presbyterian congregation to receive full-church status
At a time when even the most liberal Christian churches are losing members, the decidedly conservative Presbyterian Church in America is growing. Covenant Reformed Presbyterian Church of Pueblo West is a case in point. Launched informally 10 years ago in private homes and operating as a mission of the Rocky Mountain Presbytery, the church next... Continue Reading
Episcopal Church leaders have taught that God can be found in other faiths. Now some clergy are pursuing him there.
“It’s the leadership of this church giving up the unique claims of Christianity,” Harmon said. “They act like it’s Baskin-Robbins. You just choose a different flavor and everyone gets in the store.” Jesus saves, the Episcopal Church teaches, but a growing number of its clergy and leaders believe other faiths may lead to salvation as... Continue Reading
An Interview with ACNA 2012 Assembly Speaker Ed Stetzer
Anticipating Dr. Stetzer’s discussion with us at Assembly 2012, the Anglican Church in North America conducted a Q&A session with him. Here’s what he had to say: “We Need to Join Jesus on His Mission” This coming June, members and friends of the Anglican Church in North America will gather at Assembly 2012 in Ridgecrest,... Continue Reading
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