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35. Winter 1993/94

COVER PHOTO: Eugene Peterson at the Installation Service where he became the James M. Houston Professor of Spiritual Theology at Regent College. Photo by Jacobus Vroon.

ARTICLES

A Testimony to Answered Prayer – Paul McLean
Resolving Conflicts in the Church: Fall Renewal Day Report – Rosanne Hislop
Can We Be Good Without God? – Wallace Whyte
An Interview with Eugene Peterson – Rodney Clapp
Ministers: Shepherds or Lawn Service? – Connie denBok
“Beyond Belief” – Roger Judd

REVIEWS

Two Tracks – One Goal: How Alcoholics Anonymous Relates to Christianity, by Cal Chambers – Kit Schindell
Pastors (Off the Record): Straight Talk About Life in the Ministry, by Stefan Ulstein – Kit Schindell

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36. Spring 1994

COVER PHOTO: Central Presbyterian Church in Cambridge, Ontario, the site of the 1994 Annual Meeting.

ARTICLES

Charting Our Course – Dal Schindell
1994 Annual Meeting – Jack Harewood
The Seminary as a Place of Spiritual Foundation – Eugene H. Peterson
The Beam in Our Eye – Paul A. Myers
Theological Education and The Renewal of Anglicanism – Alister McGrath
Reaffirming the Cornerstone of Faith – Thomas Torrance

REVIEW

The Culture of Disbelief, by Stephen L. Carter – David Jennings

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37. Summer (“Spring”) 1994

COVER PHOTO: Alister McGrath at Knox Church (Spadina) in Toronto on April 21st. Photo: Jack Harewood.

This issue was incorrectly declared on the front cover as “Spring 1994”. On the inside front cover it was correctly described as “Summer 1994”.

ARTICLES

Perspectives on the Church Doctrine Report on Human Sexuality – John A. Vissers
McGrath Lecture Report – Jack Harewood
Financial Update – Jim Doherty
The Current American Presbyterian Firestorm: Any Implications for Canadians? – A. Donald MacLeod
Feminism Unhinged from the Bible a Dead End – Harold Jantz
“Beyond Belief” – Roger Judd
Church Renewal Leaders Respond to the “Re-Imagining” Conference
On My Fifteen Minutes of Fame – Nancy Cocks
A Unique Opportunity – Sylvia Cleland

REVIEWS

Speaking the Christian God: The Holy Trinity and the Challenge of Feminism, by Alvin E Kimel, Jr. – Jeffrey Greenman

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38. Fall 1994

COVER PHOTO: Knox College, Toronto, the site of 120th General Assembly in June, 1994.

ARTICLES

New Executive Director Appointed – Calvin Brown
Trouble & Hope – David Jennings
Cartoon – Andy Robertson
Assembly Reflections – Clair MacLeod
General Assembly 1994 – Olive Regina Anstice
Dousing a Firestorm: Evangelical Euphoria at the 1994 American Presbyterian General Assembly – A. Donald MacLeod
Spirit Alive – Carter Blaisdell
The Spirit at Forest Glade – Roger McEachern
“Beyond Belief” – Roger Judd
The Montreal Declaration of Anglican Essentials

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COVER ILLUSTRATION: “Shipwreck of the Catholic Church” by Matthias Gerung, woodcut, 1545. In the early days of the Reformation, strong negative views were expressed in pamphlets illustrated by woodcuts like the one on the cover. In this issue of Channels, J. I. Packer expresses a more positive view of Catholic – Protestant relations.

ARTICLES

Letter to the Editor

Forgive Us our Debts – Harold Cumming

Nothing will lead us to God – Jonathan Dent

How is your Beloved better than Others? – Louise Holert

Why I Signed It – J.l. Packer

REVIEW

A Consumer’s Guide to Preaching, by Jay Adams – Blaine W. Dunnet

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40. Spring/Summer 1995

COVER PHOTO: Dr. Leith Anderson speaking at the Annual Meeting. Photo by Jack Harewood.

ARTICLES

Executive Director’s Report – Calvin Brown
1995 Annual Meeting – Jack Harewood
Putting Values Together – Leith Anderson
Open to God – Calvin Brown
Worship Workshop – Can These Dry Bones Live? – Calvin Brown
Conductor or Virtuoso? – David J. Montgomery
Three New Board Members – Calvin Brown
“Beyond Belief” – Roger Judd

REVIEWS

Can Man Live Without God, by Ravi Zacharias – Roma Bryant
The Christian Faith and Homosexuality, by David F. Wright – John Vaudry
Spirituality Today, by Jock Stein – John Vaudry
The Uniqueness of Christ in a Pluralist World, by Howard Taylor – John Vaudry
The GenX Reader, by Douglas Ruskoff – Jacob Birch

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41. Fall 1995

COVER ILLUSTRATION: John Calvin, engraving, no date, collection of Dal and Kit Schindell. John Calvin is just one of many people trained in law from church history. The church still needs them – see David Jennings’ article for a current situation.

ARTICLES

Fatal Distractions: How Flaws of Sexual Abuse/Harassment Policy Undermine its Goals of Justice – David J. Jennings
Executive Director’s Report – Calvin Brown
Great Expectations: Getting Small Groups Going – Dan Williams
Renewal Day, November 4, 1995 – Calvin Brown
Healing in the Church – John M. Allison
“Beyond Belief” – Roger Judd
Greater Toronto and Surrounding Communities Impacted by Graham Ministry – Jack Charleson

REVIEW

Biblical Foundations for Small Group Ministry: An Integrational Approach, by Gareth Icenogle – J.H. (Hans) Kouwenberg

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42. Winter 1996

COVER PHOTO: John G. Stackhouse, Jr., the speaker at the 1996 Annual Meeting

ARTICLES

Whose Dominion? – Christianity and Canadian Culture Historically Considered – John G. Stackhouse Jr.
“Beyond Belief” – Roger Judd
Executive Director’s Report Winter 1996 – Calvin Brown
“Beyond Belief” – Roger Judd
Submission to General Assembly Committee – William Klempa
Is the Evangelist Facing Extinction in Canada? – Larry Brice
Life – Jennifer Kouwenberg
Letter to the Editor – Robin Ross
Various Motions for the Annual Meeting

REVIEW

These Evangelical Churches of Ours, by Lloyd Mackey – Calvin Brown

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43. Spring/Summer 1996

COVER PHOTO: Dr. John Stackhouse speaking at the 1996 Annual Meeting. Photo: Jack Harewood

ARTICLES

Threatening to Stretch the Tie that Binds Beyond Christian Elasticity – J.H. (Hans) Kouwenberg

Rorschach Test and Bible Readings or, Watch Your Attitudes, They Shape What You See – Frederick W. Metzger

1996 Annual Meeting

Towards Renewing Our Vision for Mission – J. Kevin Livingston

“Beyond Belief” – Roger Judd

Go to Church? Why Bother? – Ed Smith

“Beyond Belief” – Roger Judd

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44. Fall 1996

COVER ILLUSTRATION: A drawing by Leonardo da Vinci, glorying in the beauty and order of God’s creation.

ARTICLES

Executive Director’s Report – Calvin Brown

The Soul of Prayer – Eugene H. Peterson

A Late-Victorian Minister’s Library – John P. Vaudry

Response to Homosexuality – Patricia Allan

Music Buffet and Festival of Praise

Regional Renewal Task Force News

“I Will Open My Mouth in Parables…” Two Ministers – Murray Pura

REVIEWS

No Place for Truth, or, Whatever Happened to Evangelical Theology and God in the Wasteland: The Reality of Truth in a World of Fading Dreams by David F. Wells – David Stewart

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45. Winter/Spring 1997

COVER PHOTO: An example of “already/not yet,” we often experience in our lives. On the West coast we see signs of Spring, yet it’s not here completely. (Photo: Owen Hayes)

ARTICLES

Not All Glitz and Glamour – A Canadian Church Leadership Conference – J.H. (Hans) Kouwenberg

One to One – Jacob Birch

Generosity: David at the Brook Besor – Eugene H. Peterson

The One Essential – Jonathan Shaw

Connections in a Disconnected World – J.H. (Hans) Kouwenberg

REVIEWS

Leading God’s People: A Handbook for Elders and Ministers, by Stewart Matthew and Kenneth Scott, and Caring for God’s People: A Handbook for Elders and Ministers, by Stewart Matthew and Ken Lawson – Peter Bush

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46. Summer/Fall 1997

COVER PHOTO: Detail of the front of Knox Church (Spadina) in Toronto, site of the Annual Meeting. (Photo: Jack Harewood)

ARTICLES

Executive Director’s Report Summer 1997 – Calvin Brown

The 123rd General Assembly – Bob Astop

Breaking Free – Bruce Twining

1997 Annual Meeting – Jack Harewood

High Rock – John Scott

Landmines in Ministry: Proceed with Caution – Evelyn M. Forsyth

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47. Winter 1997

COVER PHOTO: by Owen Hayes.

ARTICLES

Executive Director’s Comment – Contemplative and Meditative Worship Styles – Calvin Brown

Top Ten Reasons Why I Think That the New Revised Book of Praise (1997) Deserves a Place Among Your Resources for Worship – J.H. (Hans) Kouwenberg>

A Brief Apology for Predestination – Dan Mathewson

Living Nativity Scene – Brenda Shaw

A Big God – Anonymous

The Old Man – Bonnie Bamberry

REVIEWS

One to One: How to Share Your Faith, by Michael Green – Calvin Brown

Reflections on Living Faith, by Gunar Kravalis – J.H. (Hans) Kouwenberg

Church, College, and Clergy: A History of Theological Education at Knox College, Toronto, by Brian J. Fraser – J.H. (Hans) Kouwenberg

Studies in Canadian Evangelical Renewal: Essays in Honour of Ian S. Rennie, by Kevin Quast and John Vissers – David Stewart

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48. Spring 1998

COVER PHOTO: Prof. James Torrance speaking at the 1998 Annual Meeting Renewal Day (Photo: Jack Harewood)

ARTICLES

Editorial – The Alpha Course – Calvin Brown

Call It What It Is – John G. Stackhouse

Everywhere, Always and by All – Gunar Kravalis

1998 Annual Meeting – Jack Harewood

Come to the Sea – David D. Stewart

The Alpha Course – Affirming Our Faith and Building Community – Douglas McQuaig

Our Alpha Experience – Andrew Hutchinson

Renewal and Outreach in One Package – Anne Douglas

Life in the Spirit through Alpha – George Anderson

Some Beginning Thoughts About the Alpha Course – Jonathan Dent

REVIEW

Worship, Community and the Triune God of Grace by James B. Torrance – Garth Wilson

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49. Summer 1998

COVER PHOTO: Margaret Avison (Photo: Institutional Promotions of Canada, Concord ON.)

ARTICLES

Name-Calling – Calvin Brown

Margaret Avison, Poet – J.H. (Hans) Kouwenberg

True Community – Hugh Appel

Youth Alpha as a Profession of Faith Class – Jim Walton

Renewal Through Alpha – Alan Rowley

General Assembly – For the First Time – Stan Spavold

Bill Harrison – Calvin Brown

Which Way to the Oasis? – Reflections on Learning in Community – David D. Stewart

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50. Fall 1998/Winter 1999

COVER PHOTO: This old stump, iced in for the winter, was taken by Bruce Jeffrey near Prince Rupert, B.C.

ARTICLES

Editorial – Homosexual Practice – Calvin Brown

Christmas – Eugene H. Peterson

Getting Things Straight for Christmas – John G. Stackhouse, Jr.

Rainbows and Worn-out Shoes – Esther McIlveen

www.prayer.com – Fritz Clarke

Reverend Walter Ellis – Ian S. Rennie

Renewal Through Alpha – Issa A. Saliba

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51. Spring 1999

COVER PHOTO: Brian Stiller, speaking at the Annual Meeting. (Photo: Jack Harewood)

ARTICLES

Editorial: The Tension Between Law And Gospel – Calvin Brown

Healing from Wounds – Brian C. Stiller

The Church and Unity in Canada – Jack Charleson

Beachhead at Lachine – William Manson

Fountain of Youth – Kathryn Dyck

Presbyterianism and Renewal – Ian S. Rennie

REVIEWS

The Divine Conspiracy, by Dallas Willard – Bob Birse

Natural Church Development, by Christian A. Schwarz – J.H. Hans Kouwenberg

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