One of the main principles we hold at the American Anglican Council’s Anglican Revitalization Ministries (ARM) is simple but essential: there is no revitalization without renewal. When a church is in the life-cycle stage of recline (plateau) or decline and decides it wants to grow again, its first instinct is often to jump straight to what we … Read More
The recent meeting of the College of Bishops of the Anglican Church in North America marked a significant moment in the life of the Province. Against the backdrop of a challenging year—one marked by public failures, internal strain, and searching questions about accountability—the bishops emerged with a communiqué that signals both sober self-assessment and renewed resolve. At … Read More
By guest writer, Kyle Spradley, Director of SOMA-USA. Christian spiritual gifts are special abilities planted in believers by the Holy Spirit, enabling them to serve God and others in unique ways. Unlike human talents or skills, which individuals may hone and develop through practice and learning, spiritual gifts are distinct, Holy Spirit–given capacities aimed at … Read More
The season of Epiphany bids us to meditate on the manifestations of God in our earthly world, when God showed up in ways people could see, hear, and touch. As the Magi observed the heavens (Matt. 2), their attention was drawn to a particular star. Modern historians of astronomy tell us that around the time of … Read More
The American Anglican Council (AAC) announces that the Rt. Rev. Dr. Phil Ashey will be stepping down from his role as President as he devotes his full attention to his new responsibilities as Bishop of the Diocese of the Western Anglicans. This transition marks the close of a remarkable chapter in the AAC’s life and … Read More
