Anglican Bishops reclaiming Biblical position

finla press briefingPledging to work against forces of “militant secularism and pluralism” within their Christian denomination, conservative Anglican leaders formed a new umbrella organization here at the weekend.

The Global Anglican Future Conference (GAFCON) — representing more than half of the world’s practicing Anglicans — wrapped up a weeklong meeting in Jerusalem, where more than 1,100 lay and clergy, including nearly 300 bishops, declared their allegiance to traditional biblical and church teachings and vowed to combat liberal trends, including the acceptance of homosexual leadership. …

– Report from Crosswalk. (Photo: Joy Gwaltney.)

Journey to the Promised Land

Abp Greg Venables“GAFCON is a movement, not just a conference.”

When the delegates starting arriving in Jerusalem, the words of the organisers rang true. They came from all over the world, not just because they were invited to a conference but because they felt now was the time to start something. …

– from Russell Powell at SydneyAnglicans.net. (Photo: Joy Gwaltney.)