Can Evangelical Chaplains serve God and Country? — The Crisis Arrives
Posted on September 18, 2013
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“The repeal of the military’s ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ policy, coupled with the Supreme Court’s ruling that the Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional, set the stage for this crisis. The full normalization of same-sex relationships within the U.S. military is part of the unprecedented moral revolution that is now reshaping American culture at virtually every level.
The crisis in the chaplaincy arrived with these developments. The presenting issue is clear: Can a chaplain committed to historic biblical Christianity remain in military service? Does the normalization of homosexuality require that all members of the military, including chaplains, join the moral revolution, even if doing so requires them to abandon their biblical convictions? …”
– Albert Mohler looks at an issue which will not stay confined to the US military chaplaincy.
Related: ‘Gay head priest shows how far Canadian military has come’
Acting the Miracle — free eBook from Crossway and Desiring God
Posted on September 17, 2013
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The soon-to-be-published Acting the Miracle – God’s Work and Ours in the Mystery of Sanctification – edited by David Mathis and John Piper, is available as a free eBook from Desiring God.
via Andy Naselli.
The Puritans: John Bunyan
Posted on September 17, 2013
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“John Bunyan, author of The Pilgrim’s Progress and undoubtedly the most famous of all Puritans, was born on November 28, 1628 in Bedfordshire, England. His father was a brazier (a brass worker) and it was intention that his son would take over the family business. …”
– In his latest post on The Puritans, Tim Challies introduces the author of Pilgrim’s Progress.
Related: Kel Richards introduces Pilgrims Progress in the introduction to his Aussie adaptation of the story (sadly now out of print).
New Registrar for Sydney Diocese
Posted on September 16, 2013
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“Doug Marr has been named as the Registrar of the Diocese of Sydney.
Archbishop Glenn Davies announced to Standing Committee that he had invited Mr Marr to succeed Dr Philip Selden who is retiring at the end of October 2013.”
– Details from SydneyAnglicans.net.
GAFCON prayer bulletins available
Posted on September 16, 2013
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“A series of prayer bulletins is being issued in the weeks leading up to the October conference. This allows provinces, churches, organisations and individuals to read about the preparations and to uphold GAFCON in prayer.”
– Downloadable from the GAFCON website.
Greg Thompson elected Bishop of Newcastle
Posted on September 15, 2013
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“Bishop Greg Thompson has been elected by the Anglican Synod as the next Bishop of Newcastle.
The synod gathered under Bishop Administrator Dr Peter Stuart on Saturday to consider electing Bishop Thompson, 56, to serve as the 13th bishop of the city.”
– Report from The Newcastle Herald.
‘We are bereft of a great saint’ (update 2)
Posted on September 15, 2013
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Archbishop of Sydney, Dr Glenn Davies, has released this statement on the death of Bishop Dudley Foord – at SydneyAnglicans.net.
Update from SydneyAnglicans.net: “A special memorial service for Bishop Foord will be held at St Andrew’s Cathedral on Wednesday the 18th of September, from 2pm. Currently, it is understood the service will be led by Archbishop Dr Glenn Davies, while former Archbishop Dr Peter Jensen will preach.”
And Moore College gives thanks –
“… Dudley trained at Moore when Marcus Loane was principal, between 1956 and 1958 and took out the London BD in 1959. His studies continued and he received Th. Schol. in 1968 and a D Min from Fuller Seminary in 1983. He lectured at the College for seven years and served as Dean of Students. … In every sphere of ministry in which Dudley served there are stories of growth and encouragement and godly leadership. At Moore College we especially remember his commitment to the Bible and his determination to help men and women exercise a faithful, fruitful and enduring Christian ministry.”
Photo: Ramon Williams, Worldwide Photos.
Kidnappers release Archbishop Kattey
Posted on September 15, 2013
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“After spending about nine days in the kidnappers den, the Archbishop of the Ecclesiastical Province of the Niger Delta, (Anglican Communion), Most Reverend Ignatius Kattey, was finally released by his captors on Saturday. Sources said Archbishop Kattey walked home alone after he regained his freedom from the unknown gunmen who abducted him last week Friday. …”
– Report from The Osun Defender, Nigeria.
How then shall we Tweet?
Posted on September 15, 2013
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The Australian Church Record announces it will aim to help “fend off the keyboard cowards and take on the trolls” in upcoming posts encouraging godly conduct on social media.
“In the coming months … We will be publishing ten pieces of honest biblical wisdom for the social media circus.”
CMS Summer School 2014 Promo Video
Posted on September 14, 2013
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CMS has uploaded a 55 second video you can use to promote the 2014 Summer School at Katoomba.
And don’t forget – families are asked to apply online by 16th September.
Quiz Worx Appeal 2013
Posted on September 14, 2013
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Our friends at Quizworx need your help.
Newcastle Synod meets to elect new Bishop
Posted on September 14, 2013
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“The Anglican Diocese of Newcastle is today meeting to vote on a new bishop, after a previous vote failed to reach consensus. Five candidates, including a woman, nominated for the last vote in March, to replace the retired bishop Brian Farran. This time round the Northern Territory bishop Greg Thompson is the only candidate vying for the role. …”
– Report from ABC News.
Back to basics for Anglican Church
Posted on September 14, 2013
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“A Hamilton vicar wants to take the Anglican Church back to basics and get leaders preaching from the same song sheet.
Vicar of West Hamilton Anglican Parish, the Rev Michael Hewat, is ‘concerned’ at the fact some church leaders say they do not believe in the resurrection and the virgin birth. …
‘The fact is that if the church is not preaching the Gospel then people are not going to come along,’ Mr Hewat said. He hopes to take the church back to basics today with a day-long seminar Restoring Confidence in the Gospel.”
– Report from the Waikato Times.
St. Aidan’s Windsor, Ontario loses appeal; request prayer
Posted on September 13, 2013
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Canon Tom Carman, rector of St Aidan’s in Windsor, Ontario (an Anglican Network in Canada parish), reports:
“In its decision, the Court of Appeal, upheld the conclusions of the trial court judge, Justice Little, on both the matter of St Aidan’s property and the St Aidan’s bequeathment and finance fund. In addition, the Diocese of Huron was awarded partial costs in the amount of $100,000. …”
– More at Anglican Essentials Canada blog.
David Platt interviews Mark Dever on Evangelism and Discipleship
Posted on September 13, 2013
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A 50-minute interview in 8 parts – via The Gospel Coalition.
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