Tag: The Church of England

Will the new Archbishop be God’s pick for the job?

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Rumour has it that the Crown Commission are set to announce their recommendation for the new Archbishop of Canterbury tomorrow (Friday 3rd October).  I saw one friend’s comment on this news, it was a prayer that God would make sure the new Archbishop will be God’s pick. That’s a great thing to pray.  Indeed, really.,… Continue reading Will the new Archbishop be God’s pick for the job?

The real mythology about contending in the Church of England

The level of denial within Evangelical Anglicanism is deeply distressing for all who are concerned for Christ’s bride and particulary those who respect and treasure this particular expression of the church.  Sadly, one such example is offered by George Crowder’s article in Evangelicals Now “Four myths about contending for truth in the CofE”[1] The first… Continue reading The real mythology about contending in the Church of England

Can the Church of England be reformed and revived

Linked to Simon Jenkins article in the Guardian, I’ve seen a number of people comment that they hope the Church of England might experience revival and recognition that this will require reformation. I’m sorry to pour cold water on the suggestion but I don’t think it is possible. Nor, frankly so I think it is… Continue reading Can the Church of England be reformed and revived

Leaving and cleaving: Reflections on questions that don’t seem to get as much attention in the current debate about Anglican futures.

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I posted this question on Facebook the other day Why is the case for evangelicals in the Church of England always put in terms of why they shouldn’t (or even sometimes, should) leave the Church of England and not why they should/shouldn’t join with other Evangelicals? I’m planning to write a bit more about this… Continue reading Leaving and cleaving: Reflections on questions that don’t seem to get as much attention in the current debate about Anglican futures.

Is John Stott’s successor my friend?

Evangelicals Now reports that the rector at All Souls, Langham Place, Charlie Skrine has said in a speech in Sydney that “Justin Welby” is not his friend.  Looking on as an outsider to the Anglican scene, this strikes me as yet another example of why the internal Anglican debate and even more so the debate… Continue reading Is John Stott’s successor my friend?

Are Alpha and Christianity Explored partisan?

Christian Today reports that an amendment to a Synod motion on faith and prisons was defeated this week. The original motion celebrated the part faith has played in the rehabilitation of prisoners. The amendment from Matt Beer commended, “the effectiveness of courses such as Alpha and Christianity Explored in helping prisoners and detainees come to… Continue reading Are Alpha and Christianity Explored partisan?