Winfield Bevins

Winfield Bevins

Writer

Winfield Bevins is the author of Simply Anglican and numerous other books and the Director of CREO Arts. One of his passions as an author is helping others connect to the roots of the Christian faith for spiritual formation and mission. He and his wife Kay have three beautiful girls, Elizabeth, Anna Belle, and Caroline, and they live in the Bluegrass state of Kentucky. You can find out more about him at his website, www.winfieldbevins.com.

7 Leadership Essentials for Navigating a Strange New World

Posted on July 27, 2020
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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,…

Embracing Solitude in a Season of Social Distancing

Posted on March 20, 2020
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For many of us words like โ€œsilence and solitudeโ€ 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…

Simply Anglican: An Ancient Faith for Todayโ€™s World

Posted on February 28, 2020
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Far from being a faith of the past, Anglicanism presents a rich spiritual tradition that has matured into a worldwide movement of Christians on every continent. The Anglican tradition offers a refreshing alternative to our postmodern world by helping us reconnect to the historic Christian faith in a way that speaks to our present age….

Real Presence: Reclaiming the Legacy of Anglo-Catholic Church Planting

Posted on August 12, 2019
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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 โ€œOxford Movementโ€ of the nineteenth century? Are Anglo-Catholic Church Planters a Thing? Letโ€™s be honest, when you hear think of…

Putting the Fire in the Fireplace: Anglicanism and the Holy Spirit

Posted on May 31, 2019
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A fireplace exists to hold a fire. Without fire, a fireplace merely becomes a cold ornamental shell. Likewise, a 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…

Scripture in the Anglican Tradition

Posted on May 22, 2018
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Charles Simeon once said, โ€œThe Bible first, the Prayer Book next, and all other books and doings in subordination to both.โ€ 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:…

Whatever happened to the Anglican Via Media?

Posted on January 30, 2018
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Reclaiming the Via Media The Via Media stands as one of Anglicanismโ€™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…

Encouraging Family Discipleship

Posted on August 18, 2016
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Having children is one of lifeโ€™s most wonderful privileges, and it carries with it an amazing responsibility to shape their hearts and lives. In fact, I canโ€™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…

Fasting for Lent: How to Fast for Lent and Why You Should Do It

Posted on February 9, 2016
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Lent is a time for prayer and fasting. It is a season of spiritual preparation in which we remember Christโ€™s temptation, suffering, and death. Historically, the Church has celebrated Lent as a 40-day period beginning on Ash Wednesday and concluding the day before Easter. It is observed in many Christian churches as a time to…

Story of a Multicultural Church Plant

Posted on December 16, 2015
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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…