A publication of the Renewal Fellowship
A publication of the Renewal Fellowship
COVER ILLUSTRATION: Luther preaching, by Lucas Cranach.
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REVIEWS
A. Donald MacLeod reports on the October 18th Southern Ontario Renewal Day, at which Dr. Jerry Kirk, of the multi-staffed College Hill Presbyterian Church in Cincinnati, spoke about evangelistic outreach, nurturing groups, and a commitment to the ministry of the laity. … Read more
By James I. Packer. We should not think of reformation as something distinct from the renewal of spiritual life. Every reformation of theology came with personal renewal. Reformation is a divine visitation that begins with personal repentance, prayer, and preparation. … Read more
By Michael Green. In mainline churches, there is a clear distinction between clergy or ministers and laymen. The clergy are the professionals, and the laymen the amateurs. All this would have sounded very strange to New Testament ears. They knew nothing of any such distinction! … Read more
Bob Bettridge describes how Kortright has grown as a result of its emphasis on purpose, stewardship, Christian education, evangelism, and the priesthood of all believers. … Read more
By Jim Walton. The book has two basic strands to it: 1. the author’s personal pilgrimage in developing a healthy concept of lay ministry, and 2. instruction – both practical and theological – aimed at liberating the laity for ministry. … Read more