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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... seek to be faithful Christians in a world that desperately needs good witnesses to the gospel of Jesus Christ. The Faith Pilgrimage If you did not grow up as a Presbyterian, you are in the major- ity, along with Peggy Cunningham. Fewer ...
... seek to be faithful Christians in a world that desperately needs good witnesses to the gospel of Jesus Christ. The Faith Pilgrimage If you did not grow up as a Presbyterian, you are in the major- ity, along with Peggy Cunningham. Fewer ...
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... seek to know the implications of their Presbyterian affiliation. This study is intended as a response to questions and statements such as these by people in local churches. I write for folks who did not grow up learning the Children's ...
... seek to know the implications of their Presbyterian affiliation. This study is intended as a response to questions and statements such as these by people in local churches. I write for folks who did not grow up learning the Children's ...
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... seek to turn our attention to that process wherever possible. My choice of illustrations also relates to the ways in which this study will be most useful for groups, classes, and individuals. Try to think of your situation as you read ...
... seek to turn our attention to that process wherever possible. My choice of illustrations also relates to the ways in which this study will be most useful for groups, classes, and individuals. Try to think of your situation as you read ...
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... seek- ing to restore the spirit of the earliest church, which received the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, Presbyterians and all Reformed Chris- tians did not consider that subsequent Christianity rejected the faith. Reformed Christians ...
... seek- ing to restore the spirit of the earliest church, which received the Holy Spirit at Pentecost, Presbyterians and all Reformed Chris- tians did not consider that subsequent Christianity rejected the faith. Reformed Christians ...
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... seek to live and to proclaim , as Jesus directed disciples to “ go therefore and make disciples of all nations ” ( Matt . 28:19 ) . This task we enjoy , as do many other kinds of Christians . In our most recent Presbyterian confession ...
... seek to live and to proclaim , as Jesus directed disciples to “ go therefore and make disciples of all nations ” ( Matt . 28:19 ) . This task we enjoy , as do many other kinds of Christians . In our most recent Presbyterian confession ...
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