The Calling of the Church and the New Form of Government
With greater freedom and flexibility, the new Form of Government encourages congregations and councils to focus on God’s mission and how they can faithfully participate in this mission. In offering a structure that is more horizontal than hierarchical, the new Form of Government encourages the church to be open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit as it seeks to be Christ’s body and live out its calling as a community of faith, hope, love and witness.
Immigration Issues and the New Form of Government
With greater freedom and flexibility, the New Form of Government encourages congregations and councils to focus on God’s mission and how they can faithfully participate in this mission. In offering a structure that is more horizontal than hierarchical, the new Form of Government encourages the church to be open to the guidance of the Holy Spirit as it seeks to be Christ’s body and live out its calling as a community of faith, hope, love and witness.
This resolution is presented for the guidance and edification of the whole Christian Church and the society to which it ministers; and will determine procedures and program for the ministries divisions and staff of the General Assembly.
The Bylaws (Code of Regulations) of The Presbytery of The Western Reserve.
Presbyterian World Mission’s guidebook provides tools and resources for U.S. Presbyterians interested in getting involved in God’s work around the world. Whether your congregation is discerning or evaluating its mission work, seeking to learn more about long-term mission co-workers and how to connect with them, or looking for information about planning a short-term mission trip, the World Mission guidebook can help. Download a free copy by clicking below or purchase a hard copy from the Church store.
The Bible is full of examples of God calling many types of people to a variety of ministries. This resource lists some of those call stories.
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Use these indices to search the Call to Worship (2000 to present) and Reformed Liturgy and Music (1971 to 2000) archives. The indices are arranged by volume/issue, by subject and by author.
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In this article from Call to Worship 44.3 (2011), Jonathan Carroll makes the case for exploring weekly Eucharist during the Season of Easter, drawing on his pastoral experience and study of Invitation to Christ.