By Margaret Avison. His actions are whole-hearted, clear, spontaneous, and therefore can be interpreted, after, as purposeful too. … Read more
Jesus Christ and the Undoing of Adam
By C. Baxter Kruger. To have a relationship with Jesus, we must be willing to rethink everything we thought we knew, so that we can see more clearly and experience the liberation and joy and life of such clearer sight. With this in mind, Dr. Kruger re-examines the meaning of the cross. … Read more
Renewal Coalition Adopts Declaration; Calls Mainline Churches to Evangelical Faith
By the Renewal Coalition. Responding to crises facing many historic denominations, a coalition of twenty-one evangelical renewal leaders drafted this Declaration, a common affirmation on critical theological and ethical standards currently under challenge in their respective communions. … Read more
John Wimber: Signs & Wonders?
By Don Lewis. Although what Wimber is doing in emphasizing the work of the Holy Spirit is a good and helpful thing, the author points out several theological objections and difficulties with his presentations. … Read more
The Current Debate (Battle for the Trinity excerpt)
By Donald Bloesch. Feminism has affected the liturgy and worship of the church, its governing bodies, its witness, its doctrine, and its sacred literature. In this book, Donald Bloesch critiques and challenges it. … Read more
A Testimony to Answered Prayer
By Paul McLean. On Thursday, May 27, members of the Renewal Fellowship were asked to pray for the publication of the Hakka New Testament and Psalms on the exact day when missing verses were found and had to be corrected hurriedly to meet a deadline. … Read more
The Race
Luci Shaw is a well-known poet and author who lives in Bellingham, Washington. This poem, The Race, is from Luci's book of poetry, Angles of Light. … Read more
The One Essential
By Jonathan Shaw. No church's ultimate effectiveness will rise to stay above the level of its corporate prayer life — witness the phenomenal growth of the evangelical church in South Korea. Events such as prayer evenings and prayer retreats can focus corporate prayer. … Read more
Celebrating Marriage Today
By Roy D. Bell. Among married couples, there are two distinct groups. In one, at best, there is hunger for what is not happening; at worst, a personal and family disaster. The other group has individuals and couples in personal difficulty but who are committed to their marriage … Read more
The Annual Meetings: A Photo Essay
Photos by Jack Harewood. The theme of the 1987 Annual Meetings was “The Church’s Evangelistic Imperative.” This was ably addressed by Michael Green (pictured on the cover) and Rosemary Green, from Regent College in Vancouver. The meetings took place March 6 and 7, at St. Andrew’s Church, Humber Heights, Toronto. … Read more
A Unique Opportunity
Sylvia Cleland outlines her progress to the Ministry of Word and Sacrament, and reflects on her education at both Regent College and Vancouver School of Theology. … Read more
Pastor’s Corner: The “Why” versus “What” Tension in Ministry
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
The 123rd General Assembly
Bob Astop reports that attending General Assembly was a rewarding and spiritual experience, seeing a whole denomination united in worship of our Lord and being proud to be a Presbyterian. … Read more
Liberating the Laity: Equipping All the Saints for Ministry, by R. Paul Stevens
Reviewed 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
Fatal Distractions: How Flaws of Sexual Abuse/Harassment Policy Undermine its Goals of Justice
By David Jennings. The PCC’s well-intentioned Sexual Abuse and Harassment Policy forsakes natural justice for a heartfelt concern for alleged victims. But the admission of institutional bias will allow a secular court to overturn any determination of guilt made by a PCC court. … Read more
Lay People: Sparkplugs for Renewal
By Harold Cumming — A new job, a new town, now to find a new church! Canadians are great movers, and at one stage of our lives my wife and I found ourselves in a typical Canadian situation. But moving has its down side as well as its excitement and anticipations. In moving to our new town, we were leaving behind a church that we loved. … Read more
