The Anglican church recognizes three ordained ministries: bishops, priests, and deacons. Bishops are the highest-ranking clergy members and are responsible for overseeing a geographic region known as a diocese. They […]
“It is Christ himself who ordains and sends out particular minister, not just to lead and serve his Church, but also as evangelists and prophets to teach and preach, to […]
Reflect on the essential role of the ordained in administering sacraments, delivering sermons, and providing pastoral care to a congregation. Is God calling you to this ministry within the church?
In his book “A Ray of Darkness,” Rowan Williams, former Archbishop of Canterbury critiques the common view of vocation as a “theatrical casting” event. Williams argues that the “God finding […]
“The vocation of creatures is to exist as themselves, to be bearers of their names, answering to the Word that gives each its distinctive identity. The act of creation can […]
Reflect on the idea that God creates a diverse and noisy reality in a single act. How does this diversity shape your understanding of creation and your place within it?
The word ‘vocation’ comes from the Latin word that means ‘calling’. For the Christian a vocation is not just something that God calls us to do, it is also the […]
“Our vocation is to point to the utterly compelling and transforming life of Jesus Christ. That light shines as a steady light of hope, and a steady call for his […]
In what ways can you actively embody the call to trust and put aside desires for power, both individually and as part of a larger community within the Church, to […]
The word “vocation” is from a Latin word vocare that means “calling.” It speaks to the broad calling of an individual, how one responds to and lives out one’s relationship […]