By Charles Hoffacker Jerusalem Greer, staff officer for evangelism of the Episcopal Church, is an advocate of pie theology. At a recent conference she spoke of how people visiting you at home will rarely ask for a slice of the pie you just baked, but will often accept one if you offer it. In the same way, evangelism involves invitation. “Taste and see.” The Baptismal Covenant … [Read more...] about An Episcopal Conference on Evangelism
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Plan for 10,000 New Churches Roils C of E
By Mark Michael An ambitious target of planting 10,000 new, predominantly lay-led churches by 2030 headlines the recommendations of a briefing paper issued by the Church of England’s Vision and Strategy group in late June. The church-planting initiative’s leader, the Rev. Canon John McGinley of New Wine, touched off a firestorm of criticism when he labeled stipendiary clergy, … [Read more...] about Plan for 10,000 New Churches Roils C of E
Plan for 10,000 New Churches Roils C of E
By Mark Michael An ambitious target of planting 10,000 new, predominantly lay-led churches by 2030 headlines the recommendations of a briefing paper issued by the Church of England’s Vision and Strategy group in late June. The church-planting initiative’s leader, the Rev. Canon John McGinley of New Wine, touched off a firestorm of criticism when he labeled stipendiary … [Read more...] about Plan for 10,000 New Churches Roils C of E
Navajo ‘Evangelism’ No Longer Means ‘Assimilation’
This is the second of two reports from the Episcopal Church in Navajoland. The first report is here. By G. Jeffrey MacDonald Correspondent NAVAJO NATION – Having grown up watching her grandmother raise livestock using traditional methods, Wyone Adrian is passionate about claiming the ways of her Navajo ancestors. She attends Diné College in Tsaile, Ariz., where Navajo … [Read more...] about Navajo ‘Evangelism’ No Longer Means ‘Assimilation’
Mission as Learning, Connecting and Reconciling
A Reflection on Acts 1:6-8 So when they had come together, they asked him, “Lord, is this the time when you will restore the kingdom to Israel?” He replied, “It is not for you to know the times or periods that the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, in all Judea and … [Read more...] about Mission as Learning, Connecting and Reconciling
God Knows We’re Messy, and That’s OK
By G. Jeffrey MacDonald Something extraordinary is happening at Epiphany Episcopal Church in Newport, N.H. (pop. 6,500). Once a month like clockwork, since early this year, worship attendance jumps from 20 to nearly 40. Swelling the crowd are people who have no church background. They sidle up next to folks who quit going to church long ago. Approximately half of these … [Read more...] about God Knows We’re Messy, and That’s OK
Bishop Scriven to Lead Evangelical Anglican Fellowship
By Mark Michael The Rt. Rev. Henry Scriven, former assistant bishop of Pittsburgh, was elected as interim General Secretary of the Evangelical Fellowship of the Anglican Communion (EFAC) by the organization’s executive committee on July 16. The organization, founded by British theologian John Stott in 1961, aims “to encourage and develop biblically faithful fellowship, … [Read more...] about Bishop Scriven to Lead Evangelical Anglican Fellowship
Abp. Welby: Evangelize with Sensitivity
The Archbishop of Canterbury has warned against cultural imperialism and called for Christians to be sensitive when sharing the gospel. Delivering the annual Deo Gloria Lecture, sponsored by the London School of Theology, Abp. Justin Welby warned against making evangelism an item in a marketplace or an expression of cultural superiority. "We need to be ready: ready to … [Read more...] about Abp. Welby: Evangelize with Sensitivity