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Constantinople to Crete: Ecumenism & the Conciliar Tradition in the 21st Century

In Istanbul’s Fener district, where the Ecumenical Patriarchate looks out over the Golden Horn, I sometimes slip into Evening Prayer as incense thickens the...

Authority & Obedience: The Big Picture

True authority does not consist in telling others what to do. Authority shows us who we are, it creates the conditions for our flourishing.

St. Augustine & Grace

Grace is the heartbeat and headline of the Christian faith. Here are four different voices on grace - Augustine, Calvin, Ryle, and Spurgeon.

Speaking in Public as if Everything is OK

How should Christian leaders speak in moments of cultural crisis? How can the Gospel be announced in moments of convulsion and trauma?

A Liturgical Theology of Preaching—When is the Sermon?

The Sermon is essential to the Eucharist. And its place within worship highlights how the Holy Eucharist enacts the End of the World.

A Liturgical Theology of Preaching—What Is a Sermon?

What is a sermon? This first essay in a series argues that it is a ritual act connecting a suffering congregation to the God of Scripture.

A Defense of Percy Dearmer and his ‘British Museum Religion’

Percy Dearmer had definite opinions about worship in the Anglican tradition. Calling his vision "British Museum Religion" may miss the mark.

Varieties of Gifts: Applying Strategic Thinking in the Parish

Strategic planning is not the intrusion of ill-fitting corporate systems into the church. It is a disciplined form of Christian discernment.

A Christian King and Muslim Refugees

In the 7th century, a Christian King welcomed Muslim refugees. Although they were loyal, he did this out of a commitment to human dignity.

A New Heart—Can Religious Orders Help Revitalize the Episcopal Church?

A growing number of people are joining or affiliating with religious orders and seeking a Rule of Life. Could this be an chance for renewal?

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