A publication of the Renewal Fellowship
A publication of the Renewal Fellowship
Reviewed by Stephen Self. This book is a practical guide for all preachers interested in preaching more compassionately and effectively on major social issues such as abortion, human rights, economic justice, war, and violence, identifying with people who have inner hurts, needs, and dreams … Read more
By Michael Green, pictured on the cover. All Christians are called to serve Christ, all are commissioned for ministry. … Read more
By W. Stanford Reid. In a society that has rejected Christian moral standards, it is preachers’ responsibility teach doctrine to Christians, as well as how to apply the Christian faith to everyday life. How then should they teach this? … Read more
Reviewed by Garth B. Wilson. Excessive demands on our energy, strength, or resources may have depleted the “fuel” that keeps our lives vital and moving, but “burn out” is a spiritual matter because we are inclined to “play God”, … Read more
By Chuck Congram. “Having lost sight of our goal, let’s redouble our efforts” is a time-worn adage that has taken on increasing relevance of late. The lack of clearly-defined purpose is the context in which most of us minister. Activity and programme have become our all-consuming passion. … Read more
By Elizabeth Zook. Pastoral care happens when one walks into a risky situation and then offers oneself as Christ offered himself … to hurt with those who hurt, to cry with those who cry. … Read more
By George Mallone. Given our usual seminary experience, ministry by the pastor alone is not entirely unexpected. Much of our formal theological training has left us unprepared. In homiletics, we learned to preach. In Christian education, we learned to teach. But where were we trained for an equipping ministry? … Read more
By William Campbell. Our reformed forefathers underscored the three distinguishing marks for the presence of Christ’s Church as being the preaching of the word of God, the proper ministry of the sacraments, and church discipline. When these are present in all their biblical realities in the Presbyterian Church in Canada, it shall be renewed! … Read more
Reviewed by Gladys Anderson. This book sets forth the importance of preaching and the task of bridging the ever widening gap between the Word and the world. John Stott outlines his task under three main sections: 1. The relevance of preaching in the twentieth century, 2. preaching as a bridge builder, and 3. the essential foundation for effective preaching. … Read more