Bishop Lawrence writes about Disciplinary Board Decision
“For now given no more allegations from anonymous sources within the diocese it is my hope we can all get back to focusing our full attention on proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ in the power of the Spirit and to Glory of God the Father that the Church here in the Diocese of South Carolina may add daily to its number those who are being saved.…”
– Bishop of South Carolina, Mark Lawrence, writes to his diocese about the dropping of ‘Disciplinary proceedings’ against him.
Earlier: Allegations of ‘abandonment’ against Bishop of South Carolina
‘The Love Feasts’
Barry Newman’s latest topic for thoughtful examination is ‘the love feasts’ –
“What exactly did Jude have in mind when he wrote, ‘These men are blemishes at your love feasts, eating with you without the slightest qualm – shepherds who feed only themselves’ (NIV Jude 12)? In particular what did he mean by ‘love feasts’? This blog series will attempt to examine these and related questions…”
– see the first few posts on the topic at Barry’s blog.
At the Centre of the Storm — accounting for Biblical Theology in the 21st Centiry
Mark Thompson shares news of a new MA course at Moore College, starting in 2012.
From Reformation to Revival
Lee Gatiss has been speaking in Cambridge at the ‘Saturday School of Theology’ on the theme ‘From Reformation to Revival’.
The audio of the first two sessions is now available, with the third to come. Below are the descriptions of each session: Read more
Australia Day Convention 2012
Well, this series of promo videos for the 2012 Australia Day Convention is a bit different (as noted at Ref21).
The next speaker (in the absence of ‘Special Agent PDJ’) will be revealed on Sunday. But who is the mystery man in the centre of the photo?
CMS UK looking for new leader
“The Executive Leader is responsible for leading the community and its organisation in pursuing the vision of a world transformed by the love of Jesus, and the fulfilment of the aims of making disciples, resourcing leaders and transforming communities…”
– Details from CMS UK (PDF fie).
‘No more bets at the Glasgow bookies’
More from Carl Trueman – this time on the ongoing train-wreck of the Church of Scotland –
“The official line in the C of S is that the matter of homosexuality has not yet been decided but it is very clear from the above quotation, especially given the context, which way the matter has already practically concluded. It may take a year or two before the procedural shouting dies down but I would assume that the Glasgow bookies are no longer offering odds on the outcome.
That is why men such as Peter Dickson, James Torrens and others are now putting everything they have on the line and leaving…”
– Read it all – including some very sobering matters for prayer – at Reformation21.
Carl Trueman on preaching and the Trinity
Carl Trueman spoke on the Trinity earlier this month at the Proclamation Trust’s Autumn Joint Ministers Conference in Leicestershire.
He began his series by pointing out how crucial it is that Christians have a good grasp of the doctrine of the Trinity. The first talk includes a fascinating overview of the doctrine of the Trinity in the early centuries. His second talk was on the link between preaching and the Trinity.
The Proc Trust has posted the videos of his talks. Most edifying. Direct links to talks – Talk 1 , Talk 2, Talk 3.
David Jones on Church Planting
Here’s a challenging talk on evangelism and church planting – from David Jones, church planter, pastor, and Moderator-General of the Presbyterian Church of Australia. He spoke recently in Adelaide.
The audio quality is not great, but the video file is very much worth watching. (Image: Pilgrim Hill.)