To Be a PresbyterianWestminster John Knox Press, 2010 M01 1 - 118 pages In this lay-friendly introduction to what it means to be a Presbyterian, Louis B. Weeks explains the life, history, tradition, and beliefs of the Presbyterian Church. Offering more than providing a brief overview, Weeks ties his explanations to actual congregational situations. Each chapter begins with an anecdote and then examines the theme in the following pages. It is ideal for new-member classes and for those who seek a refresher course on Presbyterianism. Originally publishing this volume in 1983, Weeks has updated many of the original anecdotes and added material to reflect decades of change in the PC(USA). |
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... tradition is a shared perspective . In a seminar in Muskingum Valley ... tradition and lived it . In every generation , Presbyterians have struggled with worship ... Reformed theology has been based . A few generations ago , Presbyterian ...
... tradition is a shared perspective . In a seminar in Muskingum Valley ... tradition and lived it . In every generation , Presbyterians have struggled with worship ... Reformed theology has been based . A few generations ago , Presbyterian ...
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... Reformed creeds from other parts of the tra- dition. In 1991 the PC(USA) ... tradition. Questions for the Study We are not necessarily better or worse ... Reformed communions? In perhaps even more profound ways, people ask about the ...
... Reformed creeds from other parts of the tra- dition. In 1991 the PC(USA) ... tradition. Questions for the Study We are not necessarily better or worse ... Reformed communions? In perhaps even more profound ways, people ask about the ...
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... Reformed tradition in the United States. The work is meant primarily for adults, but creative teachers can easily use it with younger, confirmation-age Christians. I believe strongly that Presbyterians have had a special pres- ence in ...
... Reformed tradition in the United States. The work is meant primarily for adults, but creative teachers can easily use it with younger, confirmation-age Christians. I believe strongly that Presbyterians have had a special pres- ence in ...
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... tradition . My friend Syngman Rhee , recently moderator of the PC ( USA ) , says such folk are like “ cut flowers ... Reformed tradition a good place on which to stand . From its perspective other traditions make sense , and I can see ...
... tradition . My friend Syngman Rhee , recently moderator of the PC ( USA ) , says such folk are like “ cut flowers ... Reformed tradition a good place on which to stand . From its perspective other traditions make sense , and I can see ...
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... Reformed, evangelical tradition. We follow many patterns of the Roman Catholic Church. We hail from the Reformed or “middle” tradition in Protestantism. We consider the gospel to be at the center of our faith. A further word about each ...
... Reformed, evangelical tradition. We follow many patterns of the Roman Catholic Church. We hail from the Reformed or “middle” tradition in Protestantism. We consider the gospel to be at the center of our faith. A further word about each ...
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