It surprises many people entering Anglicanism from other Christian traditions that we use the term ‘parish’. They had always referred to their church as simply “church” or “congregation,” but now they hear the word “parish.” What is a parish? How is it different, and why? Let’s lay out two understandings of what defines a parish. The first is a canonical designation, or how…
Five Prescriptions for Congregational Health
When a church gets sick, we often seek ways to cover up our symptoms or to feverishly inject the untested trial drugs of our times, yet we remain ill. Whatever the reasons for unhealth within your church, these five prescriptions will help set the baseline for healing. These medicines are biblical, ancient, and curative. They aren’t partisan or pushy. They aren’t…
