By J.H. (Hans) Kouwenberg. Under the leadership of Rev. Calvin Brown, First Presbyterian Church in Nelson, BC, has developed a thriving communal House Ministry under the direction of the Session and a guiding House Covenant. … Read more
Unity in the Body
By Jack Charleson. As Christians we have a responsibility to honour the command given by our Lord in the Great Commission. However, there is a tendency for many of us simply to ensure adequate funding is made available through congregational budgets to meet the expenses of others as they seek to carry out the work for us. … Read more
The Untapped Power of Sheer Christianity, by Clark Pinnock
Reviewed by Edmund F. Bloedow. Athough this is essentially a personal testimony, it is also a strong call to return to and/or stand fast in the faith by: 1) “Loving the Truth”: 2) “Walking in the Spirit”: and 3) “Obeying the Lord”. … Read more
Listening To Sermons As An Act of Worship
By Mark Graves. In his informal style, Mark writes on the sermon, considering it from the perspective of the pew. It is worth meditating on this “means of grace” that each Presbyterian, in their communicant vows, promises to diligently use. … Read more
’99 Travel Highlights
Calvin Brown, the Executive Director of The Renewal Fellowship, presents pictures of his recent trip to Manitoba … Read more
The Christian Faith and Homosexuality, by David F. Wright
Reviewed by John Vaudry. This booklet attempts to answer two objections to the conservative position on homosexuality. … Read more
Needed: A Spiritual Revolution
By W. Stanford Reid. Today, we find western society very much in the moral morass which engulfed western society in the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries. What is needed to bring about social, political, and personal moral renewal is ,the spiritual renewal of the church … Read more
Come to the Sea
By David D. Stewart. Presbyterian pastors and their families from across the Maritimes gathered at St. Stephen’s University in St. Stephen, for their first three-day holiday retreat June 23-26, sponsored by the Renewal Fellowship. … Read more
Prayer Helps to Keep the Bloom in Marriage
By Esther Mcllveen. Prayer enhances marriage tremendously. Praying together provides intimacy and affects physical, psychological and spiritual closeness. … Read more
Miracle at Calvin
By Howard & Wilma Cumming. “Well, God,” we prayed, “you called us here. If it was only to close down Calvin, your will be done. But if you really want Calvin to grow, you are going to have to do something about it. We seem to be at a dead end.” … Read more
A Leadership Gap
By Brian C. Stiller. My generation inherited the vision and the styles of those who grew up in the 40s and launched their ministries in the 50s. But it seems the spirit and energy to lead has bypassed much of my generation. … Read more
Editorial: Homosexual Practice
By Calvin Brown. It is a real temptation to downplay the sinfulness of the homosexual lifestyle and follow the world's attitude, treating it as only one of many acceptable lifestyles. It is irresponsible to our youth to gloss over the sin of homosexual practice. … Read more
1994 Annual Meeting
Photos by Jack Harewood. On March 4 & 5, about 200 met at Central Presbyterian Church, Cambridge, Ontario, for the 1994 Annual Meeting. Eugene Peterson, from Regent College, was the speaker. … Read more
Executive Director’s Report
Calvin Brown reports on his preaching engagements, committee work, and upcoming renewal events. … Read more
Channels Number Two
A. Donald MacLeod, Chairman of the Renewal Fellowship, reflects on the high quality of the content, layout, and production of the inaugural issue of Channels, and notes that the staff are stretched to come up with an encore. … Read more
How to be Freed from the Torment of Guilt and Resentment
By Wallace Whyte. The two major causes of most emotional problems among committed Christians are failure to understand and receive God’s unconditional grace and forgiveness, and failure to give unconditional grace and forgiveness to others. … Read more
Missing Persons: Ministry with Persons Who Have Special Needs, by Oliver Ohsberg
Reviewed by Herman de Jong. The author describes various disabilities such as: intellectual impairment, communication impairment, visual impairment, physical impairment, chronic medical problems, and social and emotional disorders, suggests a number of practical ways in which we can help these persons feel welcome and comfortable in our faith communities. … Read more