Episode 2 of the Brewcast just dropped! The Rev. Dr. J. Herbert Nelson is the stated clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA). For the non-presby geeks, J. Herbert serves in the highest ecclesial office in our denomination. He is casting a deep and wide vision for the Presbyterian Church, leveraging our … Continue reading “F&C Brewcast S1E2: J. Herbert Nelson on the State of the Church”
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The Madness of the Kin-dom: What Would Jesus Deconstruct?
It’s been five years since a “Faith Fight” broke out in Fountain Hills, Arizona, that sparked a bit of national news coverage. A number of my colleagues and I signed a statement in response to a six-week sermon series being given by several of the conservative evangelical pastors in Fountain Hills entitled, “Progressive Christianity: Fact … Continue reading “The Madness of the Kin-dom: What Would Jesus Deconstruct?”
#PCUSA #GA223 Denounces the Doctrine of Discovery, Acknowledges its Complicity
The theme for this assembly is “Renewing the Vision: Kindom Building for the 21st Century” (that is not a typo—it’s “kin-dom,” as in the family of God). It’s a power message that has been preached about, talking about, debated about. The 223rd General Assembly overwhelming approved in 449-67 and 460-52 votes two overtures calling on … Continue reading “#PCUSA #GA223 Denounces the Doctrine of Discovery, Acknowledges its Complicity”