Anglican Pastors vs. Priests? An Introduction to Anglican Holy Orders

Posted on May 20, 2019
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I have been a full-time Anglican minister since 2005 when my wife and I moved to the Middle East as cross-cultural workers (i.e., missionaries). However, I was not ordained to the diaconate until 2017, and to the priesthood in 2018. From 2005โ€“2017, I was involved in ministries of evangelism, discipleship and teaching, first in the…

Are You Called to Ordained Ministry?

Posted on August 14, 2015
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My work involves assisting people in what we call the discernment process, which asks “Am I called to Ordained Ministry?” People often want to know a good way to discern an answer to this question. I’ve adapted some material that I’ve written for use in our diocese, that may be helpful. This article doesn’t deal…

Sacramental Theology

Posted on March 20, 2013
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Sacramental theology emphasizes that God utilizes his creation to convey grace to humanity. During the Reformation and the period known as the โ€œSettlement,โ€ the Church of England maintained the concept of the Sacred and the transmission of God’s grace through elements of creation. Today, sacramental theology is integral to Anglican thought and practice.