You may have heard the famous quote attributed to Mark Twain upon hearing reports of his death: “The report of my death has been grossly exaggerated.” That quote, whether it’s accurate or not, was fresh on my mind as we concluded the ACNA Provincial Council meeting last week in Tulsa, Oklahoma. There was much online … Read More
This past weekend, clergy and lay leaders from across the San Diego Deanery of the Diocese of Western Anglicans gathered at Holy Spirit Anglican Church in San Diego for a Regional Revive focused on church health, revitalization, and faithful mission. Hosted by The Rev. Brian Hughes, rector of Holy Spirit and Dean of the San … Read More
During this Eastertide, while liturgically awaiting Jesus’ Ascension and the coming of the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, it is appropriate to give attention to the Great Commission. Prior to his Ascension, Jesus clearly spelled out the mission for his followers. Most believers are familiar with what we refer to as the Great Commission in Matthew … Read More
In this article, I want to revisit the second of the five renewals required for church revitalization: Relational Renewal. This renewal flows directly from Jesus’ Great Commandment: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” (Matthew 22:37–39). Loving others, especially our brothers … Read More
When the Martyrs’ Day Statement was issued on October 16 of last year, my immediate reaction was that it reminded me of the United States’ Declaration of Independence. When the Declaration of Independence was issued on July 4, 1776, it did not come out of nowhere. It followed years of attempts by the American colonists … Read More
