Gospel Witness Through the Ages
A History of Evangelism
By David M. Gustafson
Eerdmans, pp. 471, $39.99
Reviewed by Grant LeMarquand
Years ago, when I was a theological student in Montreal, our parish ... Read More...
By George Sumner
This reflection is really meant as advice for the Episcopal Church. It may make it more likely that I can be heard if I make it clear, here at the outset, that my idea is equally applicable ... Read More...
By David M. Baumann
Anyone who has been a pastor for any length of time has seen God acting in the lives of people in ways that amaze and delight. I certainly have my share of such stories from nearly half a century of ordained ministry. Here is one. At the... Read More...
By Victor Lee Austin
The point of having children is to increase the number of the saints. In the 1979 prayer book — which in this regard sets forth a more traditional exposition than its U.S. predecessors —... Read More...
By Jordan Hylden
What makes a church grow?
If the recent polling by Gallup is any indication, there are many church leaders asking that question these days who are not too sure of the answer. Since I was ... Read More...
By Christopher. J. Coome
There is a certain privilege that comes with being a convert. Not only do we experience that hallowed “conversion moment,” but we emerge with an irascible, rebellious confidence that only comes with bucking all trends and going in a... Read More...
This essay responds to a recent article on pastoral care.
By John Bowen
Cole Hartin is right. Of course he’s right. And yet, and yet. Why did his article leave me uneasy?
I think it is because, having ... Read More...
By Titus Presler
Will you proclaim by word and example the good news of God in Christ?” Episcopalians are asked this question at every baptism celebrated according to the liturgies of the 1979 Book of Common... Read More...