Reviewed by Jack C. Whytock. Ferguson has tackled the most profound pursuit we are to be engaged upon – to have our hearts yearning ever more to know the richness of God Almighty, Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and hence to have an obedient heart. … Read more
The Church and the Parachurch, by Jerry White
Reviewed by Roman Garrison. Evangelical Christianity is a broken society with conflict, infighting, and competition rivaling that of the industrial world. Evangelical local churches and para-local church groups need to labor together and encourage one another. … Read more
Ministers: Shepherds or Lawn Service?
By Connie denBok. Biblical stewardship has nothing to do with raising funds and everything to do with raising godly, faithful leaders. Every church leader is a builder of people in God’s house. … 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
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
Magnifying the Lord
By Roy Bell. Worship in the New Testament was liturgical, charismatic, and spontaneous. In most mainline churches, worship is sterile, it is inhibited, it belongs to the 19th century, and it lacks joy. A first step in renewal would be to experience the work of the Holy Spirit … Read more
Healing Values of Art
By Jan Gray. In a society that is becoming more and more saturated with images of violence, hopelessness, destruction and deception, we need, more than ever, to raise up images of light and hope. The power of art to bring spiritual healing is demonstrated in the life, art, and death of Christian Baran. … Read more
A Warning And A Plea: Or, Don’t Judge Us – Pray
By Gail Reid. At the Evangelical Fellowship of Canada's yearly event for their affiliate denominations and ministry organizations in Ottawa on October 26, 2001, a workshop was held with a panel of three representatives from renewal groups in the historic mainline denominations on how people should pray for those in these churches. … Read more
1992 Annual Meeting
On March 6 and 7, many Presbyterians concerned about renewal, met at Willowdale Church in Toronto for the Annual Meeting. Photos by Jack Harewood … Read more
Between Two Worlds: The Art of Preaching in the Twentieth Century, by John R.W. Stott
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
Letters to the Editor
A letter from Russell Sutherland appreciating an article on Family Worship and letters from Ellen Holmwood and Edward P. Mason appreciating the Editor’s contributions to The Presbyterian Record. … Read more
Not All Glitz and Glamour – A Canadian Church Leadership Conference
J.H. (Hans) Kouwenberg reports on the principles and core values underlying the growth and success of Northview Church in Abbotsford BC, presented at a leadership conference attended by over 170 pastors and lay people … Read more
New Board of Directors Member Profiles
By Calvin Brown. The Executive Director introduces three new members of the Renewal Fellowship Board of Directors: Carolyn Dickie, Geoff Wood, and Bill Boycott. … Read more
The Church and Unity in Canada
By Jack Charleson. The interests of Canada can be promoted best when each person in the country is prepared to identify the role they must play to ensure the world can be a better place when influenced by Canadian society. Unity begins with individuals. … Read more
Annual Meeting Report & Letters
Donald MacLeod describes the wide variety of seminars and talks that occurred at the Annual Meeting, with the theme, “The Holy Spirit and Ourselves”. A number of letters follow in reaction to the article on John Wimber in the previous issue … Read more