What Brian McLaren Can Teach Episcopalians – November 21, 2010 January 11, 2013 news4 Church Leaders DebateBishop-elect’s LoyaltyNine Episcopalians, including longtime members of the House of Deputies, have released an open letter supporting the Rev. Daniel H. Martins as bishop-elect of the Diocese of Springfield. feature6 What Brian McLarenCan Teach EpiscopaliansBy Charlie ClaussBrian McLaren considered attending Virginia Theological Seminary 30 years ago, and though he decided against it, he describes himself as having “an Anglican heart, shaped by the Prayer Book and deepened by the liturgy.” You might call him the Episcopal Church’s favorite evangelical. guest column9 We Need Each OtherBy David Lee HyndmanA minister of the gospel is not a singular laborer but toils together with others and has an investment in what others do because he knows the gospel cannot flourish by his own efforts alone. books11 Wayfaring other departments12 Sunday’s Readings13 People & Places