In this episode, Thom welcomes Sarah Nashif-Tan from VisitorReach to the podcast for an inside look at their latest innovation: VisitorTap. She is a strategic and passionate leader who blends business and ministry skills to empower local churches for cultural impact. Discover how this easy-to-use tap technology is revolutionizing the way churches engage guests and connect with their congregation.
Frances Kilvert’s Anglican Pastoral Care
How do we care for people? This is a big challenge for every Christian and for every congregation. It is a particular challenge for clergy. Central to faith and ministry is the call to care. But how does one do it? And how do you handle the challenges that people, place, and circumstance present? The Anglican tradition has great wealth from which to draw; in this space I’ll draw especially on Francis Kilvert, a 19th-century cleric. Utterly obscure in his time, he has much to teach us in ours.
Filthy Rags or Fragrant Offerings? How Does God View Our Good Works?
My contention is this: If you’re God’s child in Christ, then God doesn’t view your efforts to please him as filthy rags. Provided those works flow from love for God and neighbor and are guided by God’s Word, the Bible has a much more positive view of them.
ACNA bishops, leaders weigh in on turbulent Ruch trial
On Friday, a lawyer who worked alongside the prosecutor claimed the court’s integrity has been ‘fatally undermined.’ On Tuesday, church leaders voiced confidence in the court’s ability to carry out the trial.
Also See: Letter from Archbishop Steve Wood in Response to the Thebeau Statement; SC Bishop's Response to Joint Statement Released by ACNA TodayParish Vestry Alleges Episcopal Misconduct
Incarnation Anglican Church in Williamsburg, VA has requested a formal inquiry into Diocese of Mid-Atlantic Bishop Chris Warner’s conduct under ACNA's Title III, Canon 8 to determine whether his actions constitute canonical violations, abuse of authority, or neglect of episcopal duty.
Southern Baptist social media was abuzz late last week when a prominent Baptist theologian announced his departure from the Southern Baptist Convention for the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA).
An ever-so brief word about my not becoming Anglican
Within five months of my being baptized by immersion in April of 1974 as a Christian at Stanley Avenue Baptist Church in Hamilton, Ontario, by Revd. Bruce Woods (a true father in the Faith to me), I was attending an evangelical Anglican seminary, Wycliffe College on the campus of the University of Toronto. I lived in residence at Wycliffe and loved my life there and for a time thought about becoming Anglican....
It's Not Really Helping
Brendan Szendro explains why government support for religion doesn’t necessarily make people more religious. History offers plenty of lessons about what happens when governments support faith groups – and it doesn’t always help them.
Prayer in schools
In 1962, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down government-mandated prayer in public schools. This ruling led many to believe it was forbidden to pray in school. Not so. As one bumper sticker stated, “As long as there are students and tests, there will be prayer in schools.”
About 24 years ago, I read about a church in the Midwest that prayed over every classroom in their neighborhood schools. I thought, “We could do that!” Thus an annual event in our church began, to pray over every classroom in our county.
How to Adapt to Lead a Growing Church
Pastor, before your church can grow to the next level, you need to understand the stage you're in now. Different stages of church growth require different leadership skills. You won’t lead a church of 400 the same way you lead a church of 40.
Franklin’s music blurred the boundaries between the sacred and profane, as the apostle instructed.
KidMin Volunteers Who Don’t Quit: How To Retain Team Members
Finding and keeping kidmin volunteers is a big job. Thankfully, children’s ministry leaders have expert tips for accomplishing this important task. Keep reading for 20 tips on retaining top-notch Sunday school helpers.
31 Summer Children’s Ministry Ideas for Churches of Any Size
These 31 summer children’s ministry ideas will delight children, welcome families, and reach the community. Try these fun, faith-filled activities at your church this season!
10 Signs Your Christianity Has Become Too Comfortable
Much of what I am about to say is going to be a public confession of some personal sins. How do you know you have become a Comfortable Christian?
The division over women in ordained ministry has been simmering beneath the surface of the ACNA since its founding in 2009. It periodically breaks the surface as appears to be the case in this matter. The ACNA constitution has a provision which prohibits the province from preventing its dioceses from ordaining women to the diaconate and the presbyterate. According to the ACNA canons, the appointment and dismissal of a rector requires the consent of the bishop. The bishop must be consulted in the appointment and dismissal of other clergy. The canons contain no provision permitting a congregation to refuse the ministry of woman deacon or priest on the grounds that it does not accept the validity of their ordination. A congregation does have the option of transferring to a diocese that does not ordain women or disaffiliating from the ACNA.Matthew Barrett and the Baptist-to-Anglican Pipeline
Southern Baptist social media was abuzz late last week when a prominent Baptist theologian announced his departure from the Southern Baptist Convention for the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA).
An ever-so brief word about my not becoming Anglican
Within five months of my being baptized by immersion in April of 1974 as a Christian at Stanley Avenue Baptist Church in Hamilton, Ontario, by Revd. Bruce Woods (a true father in the Faith to me), I was attending an evangelical Anglican seminary, Wycliffe College on the campus of the University of Toronto. I lived in residence at Wycliffe and loved my life there and for a time thought about becoming Anglican....
It's Not Really Helping
Brendan Szendro explains why government support for religion doesn’t necessarily make people more religious. History offers plenty of lessons about what happens when governments support faith groups – and it doesn’t always help them.
Prayer in schools
In 1962, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down government-mandated prayer in public schools. This ruling led many to believe it was forbidden to pray in school. Not so. As one bumper sticker stated, “As long as there are students and tests, there will be prayer in schools.”
About 24 years ago, I read about a church in the Midwest that prayed over every classroom in their neighborhood schools. I thought, “We could do that!” Thus an annual event in our church began, to pray over every classroom in our county.
How to Adapt to Lead a Growing Church
Pastor, before your church can grow to the next level, you need to understand the stage you're in now. Different stages of church growth require different leadership skills. You won’t lead a church of 400 the same way you lead a church of 40.
Church attendance decline is NOT a given. Churches can and do grow.Aretha Franklin and the Apostle Paul agree: Sing!
Franklin’s music blurred the boundaries between the sacred and profane, as the apostle instructed.
KidMin Volunteers Who Don’t Quit: How To Retain Team Members
Finding and keeping kidmin volunteers is a big job. Thankfully, children’s ministry leaders have expert tips for accomplishing this important task. Keep reading for 20 tips on retaining top-notch Sunday school helpers.
31 Summer Children’s Ministry Ideas for Churches of Any Size
These 31 summer children’s ministry ideas will delight children, welcome families, and reach the community. Try these fun, faith-filled activities at your church this season!
10 Signs Your Christianity Has Become Too Comfortable
Much of what I am about to say is going to be a public confession of some personal sins. How do you know you have become a Comfortable Christian?
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