By Joe Reed. As evangelicals enter new relationships with Third World Christians, God through them challenges how we look at the world, shaking both the content and the vocabulary of those relationships. … Read more
Urbanization: A New Factor in Christian Missions
By W. Stanford Reid. By 2000 55% of the world’s population will be living in cities and by 2050 that will increase to 80%. Churches in our land which are seeking to do missionary work in foreign lands must lay increasing emphasis upon urban mission at all levels. … Read more
Far Formosa is Dear to My Heart
By A. Donald MacLeod. George Leslie MacKay was the first missionary of the Canada Presbyterian Church. He not only pioneered Christian mission in northern Taiwan in 1871, but also transformed the missionary vision of the Canadian Church. His work continues to have a profound influence. … Read more
1984 Annual Meeting
By A. Donald MacLeod. The bottom line in renewal is suffering. We crave renewal for its byproducts – filled churches, expanded programs, meaningful relationships – but are we prepared for that cost? … Read more
Living Churches feature: McKercher Drive Church, Saskatoon
By W.J. Fenton. Worship services convey a sense of joy, of hope, and of expectancy. The concept of joining together as a spiritual “family” has been encouraged. Elders with different but complementary gifts make up a strong and unified Session. … Read more
We Are Not Alone
J. Barry Forsyth represented the Renewal Fellowship at a meeting of renewal leaders in Washington D.C. With representatives of so many organizations present, it was evident that we are not alone in the Renewal Fellowship Within The Presbyterian Church in Canada. … Read more
Christian Renewal: Living Beyond Burnout, by Charles L. Rassieur
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
Same-Sex Partnerships? A Christian Perspective, by John Stott
Reviewed by Helga L. Stewart. John Stott’s little publication is a timely help in providing its readers with the well-laid-out arguments and biblical perspective that form the basis of the position taken on same-sex partnerships by the evangelical community, amongst others. … Read more
Beachhead at Lachine
By William Manson. The determined resistance to discipline at Lachine is only the start of an aggressive campaign to push the Church to change its 1994 ruling that homosexual practice a not Christian option. Those who are pushing for change are not on sabbatical. … Read more
The Timothy Principle, by Roy Robertson
Reviewed by Stephen Jenvey. This book covers basic principles needed in one’s life before fruitful discipleship can take place: consistency in the daily devotional life, understanding and being able to explain the plan of salvation, having a prayer plan, and approaches to Bible study … Read more
How to Become and Be a Christian
By J.H. (Hans) Kouwenberg. It is important for people in a Christian church to know how to become and be Christians, because far too many people are too fuzzy about it. Too many people play at being Christians. … Read more
The Uniqueness of Christ
By John P. Vaudry. Ours is a difficult challenge – to make known the uniqueness of Christ in a secular, pluralistic society. But with love, boldness and wisdom, in the power of the Holy Spirit, it can be done. … Read more
Testing the Diversity of the Presbyterian Church within Canada
By Jonathan Dent. Jonathan Goforth used the Revivalist models of Finney and Moody in China. In meetings, he prayed, sang hymns, taught the Word, and called for testimony. Hours were spent in the confession of sin and repentance. Revival broke out wherever Goforth went. … Read more
Letter to the Editor
By Robin Ross. Support for the national church has declined, perhaps because church publications never mention anyone becoming a Christian through our social action work, inclusive language has been mandated, and only certain "politically correct" people are appointed to committees. … Read more
Defeating the Dragon of the World: Resisting the Seduction of False Values, by Stephen D. Eyre
Reviewed by Greg Dallimore. The Dragons are those subtle seductions which keep us from being fully the children of God and from fully working out his purpose in the world. We might call these Dragons “worldliness” or “cultural values” … Read more