A letter to ruling elders: Let’s help our pastors lead well
Every pastor deserves someone who loves them and their church equally, someone who can help them navigate the challenges of ministry and avoid aimless drifting. — Matthew Skolnik
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Word and sacrament as a springboard
Word and sacrament are central to the church, but they need to point us outward rather than inward, says Chip Hardwick.
It’s time to rethink Calvin’s definition of “true church”
Presbytery Executive Matthew Skolnik argues that Calvin’s hyper-focus on Word and sacrament does not fit the needs of the modern church. We can no longer be sanctuary-based in our ministry and must follow Jesus’ model.
The power of naming
Matthew Skolnik reflects how, as a church, we need to harness the power of naming our struggles honestly and openly. What would happen if we named the death of Christendom?
Order in chaos: Participating in God’s creative ordering from our anguish
Guest commentary by Matthew Skolnik Just as stay-at-home orders marked a turning point in how we viewed and responded to COVID-19, yesterday,..
Six conversations that build community
Guest commentary Matthew J. Skolnik This Sunday I held my 10-year-old nephew under my right arm as we live-streamed worship into our..
What are we opening? What COVID-19 and the Great Ends are teaching the church
Guest commentary by Matthew J. Skolnik Whether your congregation is about to return to your church building with attentive safety measures or..
How to survive social distancing with your family
Guest commentary by Matthew J. Skolnik Some of my friends are celebrating that their introverted nature finally feels useful. Others who have..
A theology of leadership during crisis?
Guest commentary by Matthew J. Skolnik It appears to me that as the church wrestles with how to respond to COVID-19, that..
I believe in the forgiveness of sins
by Thomas W. Currie One might think it a bit strange that all the Apostles’ Creed has to say about the..
Hummus and tea
Guest commentary by Matthew Skolnik In my living room sat a young Israeli man and his soon-to-be wife. Shay sat on a..