by Adam Kilner | Mar 1, 2018 | 2016
June 2016 “Vocation” In this issue: Volume 34 June 2016 Number 2 “Vocation” Editorial Articles A Funny Thing Happened…”Vocation” in the Reformation Era – Sandra Beardsall “What’s to be Done?” –...
by Rob Fennell | Mar 15, 2017 | Blog
As we draw this series of blogs on One Order of Ministry to a close, we’re grateful to two past Moderators, Lois Wilson and Peter Short, for their wisdom and insight as they offer the final reflections. Ministry is a demanding, Spirit-led, and complex vocation,...
by Adam Kilner | Mar 14, 2017 | Blog
Download PDF “Peter Short: Reflections on Ministry” The work of a minister is a bewildering array. Are you not a counselor? Are you not a mediator? Community development leader, educator, advocate? And aren’t you a public speaker, an administrator...
by Adam Kilner | Mar 14, 2017 | Blog
Download PDF “Lois Wilson: Which Way will the United Church Go?” I welcome the current discussion around One Order of Ministry because we need clarity in this area of our church’s life. Ephesians 4: 11 puts it succinctly, “The gifts we have...
by Adam Kilner | Mar 2, 2017 | 2016, Archive
February 2016 “The Image of God in Humanity” In this issue: Volume 34 February 2016 Number 1 “The Image of God in Humanity” Editorial Articles John Calvin and the Image of God: Creation, Regeneration, Remnants, and Rights – Richard R....
by Adam Kilner | Feb 28, 2017 | 2015, Archive
October 2015 “Worship and the Sacramental Life” In this issue: Volume 33 October 2015 Number 3 “Worship and the Sacramental Life” Editorials Articles A Liturgical Decalogue: Ten Commandments for Worship Leaders Today – William S. Kervin...
by Adam Kilner | Feb 28, 2017 | 2015, Archive
June 2015 “Theology and Social Witness” In this issue: Volume 33 June 2015 Number 2 “Theology and Social Witness” Editorial Articles Theological Foundations for Social Justice: Another World is Possible – Rob Fennell Liberal...
by Adam Kilner | Feb 28, 2017 | 2015, Archive
Feb 2015 “When in Our Music God is Glorified…” In this issue: Volume 33 February 2015 Number 1 “When in Our Music God is Glorified…” Editorial Articles Why Bach Still Matters to the Church – John Derksen The Symphonic Soul:...
by Adam Kilner | Feb 27, 2017 | 2014, Archive
Touchstone October 2014 “Divergent Convictions and Contrasting Loyalties” In this issue: Volume 32 October 2014 Number 3 “Divergent Convictions and Contrasting Loyalties” Editorial Articles Public Christian or Public Church – or Both?...
by Adam Kilner | Feb 27, 2017 | 2014, Archive
June 2014 “The Blessing and Challenge of Ecumenism” In this issue: Volume 32 June 2014 Number 2 “The Blessing and Challenge of Ecumenism” Editorial Articles Receptive Ecumenism: Open Possibilities for Christian Renewal – Bishop Donald...