Tell Us More! An Interview with Winfield Bevins about Simply Anglican
We just published Simply Anglican by Winfield Bevins. Winfield graciously agreed to answer some questions about the book’s backstory and what he hopes it will accomplish!
What Do Anglicans Believe? An Overview of Anglican Beliefs
The “Anglican” movement in the sixteenth century was a return to the pure and simple faith of Christianity as embodied in the Holy Scriptures. —W. H. Griffith Thomas
What we believe shapes our identity, and ultimately, who we are. Singer-songwriter Rich Mullins affirmed this in an older song called “Creed.” In the words of […]
Why *another* book on Anglicanism? Winfield Bevins explains!
Anglican Compass’s latest book, Simply Anglican: An Ancient Faith for Today’s World by Winfield Bevins, is available for purchase in both Kindle and paperback editions. The following post is an excerpt from the book.
Since I became an Anglican I have had countless conversations with those who are seriously exploring Anglicanism but don’t know […]
Contemplative Leadership in an Age of Uncertainty
We are living in some of the most challenging times the church has faced in recent decades. If truth be told, many leaders find themselves at a loss in times of crisis. One thing is for sure; we live in a different world than we did a few months ago, and things probably will never go back to the way […]
7 Leadership Essentials for Navigating a Strange New World
We live in a strange world where things like pandemics and protests seem to be the new norm. Since March 2020, the world has radically changed and will continue to change in the coming days ahead. Andy Crouch, Kurt Keilhacker, and Dave Blanchard describe the effects of COVID-19 as an economic and cultural blizzard, winter, and the beginning of […]
Embracing Solitude in a Season of Social Distancing
For many of us words like “silence and solitude” are strange and even a little scary. Whether we like it or not, we all will have to embrace some degree of solitude in the coming weeks due to the coronavirus. For many, this will extremely difficult, but for others, this will be a gift of grace to go deeper in […]
Real Presence: Reclaiming the Legacy of Anglo-Catholic Church Planting
When it comes to Anglican church planting, we often think of modern evangelical or charismatic examples such as Holy Trinity Brompton in London. But what about the Anglo-Catholic movement that has its roots in the “Oxford Movement” of the nineteenth century?
Are Anglo-Catholic Church Planters a Thing?
Let’s be honest, when you hear think of the Oxford Movement and Anglo-Catholicism, mission and […]
Putting the Fire in the Fireplace: Anglicanism and the Holy Spirit
A fireplace exists to hold a fire. Without fire, a fireplace merely becomes a cold ornamental shell. Likewise, fire without a fireplace, can easily become wildfire having no container.
The Anglican tradition is kind of like a fireplace that is meant to provide a structure or a foundation for a lively faith that allows us to be open to the person […]
Scripture in the Anglican Tradition
Charles Simeon once said, “The Bible first, the Prayer Book next, and all other books and doings in subordination to both.” Anglicans love the Bible. In fact, when most people attend an Anglican church, the first thing they notice is the central role of the Bible. Each Sunday, there are usually four readings of Scripture: one from the Old Testament, […]
Whatever happened to the Anglican Via Media?
Reclaiming the Via Media
The Via Media stands as one of Anglicanism’s greatest gifts to the world. However, as I view the North America context, it seems that much of Anglicanism here has lost its Via Media lately. Too often contemporary Anglicanism feels politicized and polarizing, leaving little room for those of us in the middle, but as we look to both the past and the […]
Encouraging Family Discipleship
Having children is one of life’s most wonderful privileges, and it carries with it an amazing responsibility to shape the hearts and lives of our children. In fact, I can’t think of any greater responsibility than being entrusted with a human life. We have been made stewards of the physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being of our children.
Grace is Key to […]
Fasting for Lent: How to Fast for Lent and Why You Should Do It
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Lent is a time for prayer and fasting. It is a season of spiritual preparation in which we remember Christ’s temptation, suffering, and death.
Historically, the church has celebrated Lent as a 40-day period beginning on Ash Wednesday and concluding the day […]
Story of a Multicultural Church Plant
With over 337 languages, the United States has become one of the most multicultural and multilingual nations on earth.
To meet the challenge, the Anglican Church in North America has embraced a broad range of individuals who are carrying out the church planting mission. Through this diversity, one can see that one size does not fit all and one model cannot […]
Following Jesus Through the Church Year
(Make sure to check out our Rookie Anglican Guide to the Church Calendar!)
As fall approaches, I look forward to pumpkin spice latte and the change in the color of the leaves. Every year, my family and I look forward to the different seasons. Each season brings its own unique rhythm, weather, traditions, and memories. Spring, summer, fall, and winter […]
Family Discipleship
I am very encouraged the upcoming Anglican family Gathering at Christ Church, Plano, Texas this coming October, written about here at AnglicanPastor by David Roseberry. We need a revival of family discipleship that begins in the home.
Parenting is an amazing responsibility. I will never forget February 25, 2004. It was the day our first daughter was born. It […]
Discovering The Daily Office
The Field Guide for Daily Prayer is a collection of prayers that will inspire your heart toward a deeper love for God and his Word. It can be used in a variety of ways: for individual private devotion; for small groups; or even for church gatherings.
We are creatures of habit. […]
Common Prayer: The Origin Story
Author and theologian J. I. Packer says of the Book of Common Prayer’s influence on the British people, “Long before the age of fish and chips, the Book of Common Prayer was the Great British invention, nurturing all sorts and conditions of Englishmen and holding the church together with remarkable effectiveness.”
Before the Book of Common Prayer, the prayers and worship […]
10 Ways to Walk Through Lent
Lent is a season of spiritual preparation in which we remember Christ’s temptation, suffering, and death. Lent is a traditional time for Christians to draw closer to Jesus through prayer, reflection, fasting, and repentance. Here are a few simple ideas for keeping this ancient Christian observance.
Historically, the church has celebrated Lent as a 40-day period beginning on Ash Wednesday and […]
5 Signs of Clergy Health and Longevity
The road to ministry is filled with pastors who burned out, committed moral failure or simply walked away from the ministry. For many, what started out as an exciting adventure ended up as a nightmare. Peter Drucker, who Business Week has called “the man who invented management,” said the four toughest jobs in America (in no particular order) were: President […]
Catechesis and Anglican Church Planting
A companion piece to Fr. Lee Nelson’s series on Catechism, and Canon Dan Alger’s article on sacramental church planting, by Dr. Winfield Bevins.
What does Anglican church planting and catechesis have in common? The answer is a lot. As Fr. Lee Nelson recently and masterfully pointed out, Christians have used catechesis to teach the essentials of the faith for centuries. And Canon […]
Intercessory Prayer
“Intercessory prayer is exceedingly prevalent. What wonders it has wrought! The Word of God teems with its marvelous deeds. Believer, thou hast a mighty engine in thy hand, use it well, use it constantly, use it with faith, and thou shalt surely be a benefactor to thy brethren.” […]
Meditative Prayer
By Winfield Bevins. A continuing series on prayer. Click here to view the rest of these reflections.
“We have some idea, perhaps, what prayer is, but what is meditation? Well may we ask; for meditation is a lost art today, and Christian people suffer […]
Where is God when Bad Things Happen?
With the rise of persecution against Christians in the Middle East, we are reminded that we live in a world full of pain and suffering. In the midst of a bad economy, natural disasters, and the growing risk of international terrorism people are seeking real answers to tough questions. Many people feel alone […]
The Lord’s Prayer
By Winfield Bevins. A continuing series on prayer. Click here to view the rest of these reflections.
“While we ordinarily first bring our own needs to God in prayer, and then think of what belongs to God and his interests, the Master reverses the […]