Dear ______: Glad to hear that you are using some of these summer Sundays to visit churches of other traditions. It is the best way to broaden your real knowledge of what worship is, and to sense first hand the diversity of the Body of Christ. (And do it now or you’ll lose your chance — […]
How Do You Make Sense of Theology? (Letters to a Young Pastor)
Dear ______: After my last couple of letters I’m shocked (shocked) to find you are not yet convinced of the value of your Church history course. Okay, I’m no more shocked than Captain Renault was to find there was gambling going on in Rick’s Café Américain. (If you don’t know the reference, watch Casablanca. You […]
Knowing the Church’s Story (Letters to a Young Pastor)
Dear ______: I’m glad to hear that you are at least looking for some “friends” from your readings in Church history. I think that is one good reason to study Church history, whether you are in seminary or not — but it isn’t by any means the only reason. One key thing you gain from a […]
Most Influential Christian Nominee: Constantine
On May 21 the Eastern Church celebrates the memory of my nominee for “Most Influential Christian”: Emperor Constantine the Great (272-337) Why, you may ask, is the Roman Emperor venerated as a saint? This guy who had the audacity to move the capital away from Rome, humbly renaming the city after himself? This guy who set […]
So Proud of Dr Naweji and Dr Ankrum!
Last Saturday was commencement. It is always a joy to see people I’ve taught sent out with their degrees, eager to serve Christ and the Church. This year, as well as my M.Div. and M.A.s, I had two Doctor of Ministry students graduating. Here they are in a group selfie from just before marching in for the […]
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