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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... teach and preach among Presbyterians in every part of the coun- try . Small congregations , big ones , men's gatherings , women's meetings , synod and presbytery workshops — all contributed to my education . I also visited Presbyterian ...
... teach and preach among Presbyterians in every part of the coun- try . Small congregations , big ones , men's gatherings , women's meetings , synod and presbytery workshops — all contributed to my education . I also visited Presbyterian ...
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... teaching of the first edition is still true, but addi- tional sections and chapters treat subjects important for Presby- terians today that were not “on our radar” thirty years ago. I use some of the illustrations from the original ...
... teaching of the first edition is still true, but addi- tional sections and chapters treat subjects important for Presby- terians today that were not “on our radar” thirty years ago. I use some of the illustrations from the original ...
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... teach and preach in different congregations across the country, I like to ask about the religious pilgrimage of Presby- terians. One young man in the Glen Avon Presbyterian Church in Duluth, Minnesota, still takes the prize for ...
... teach and preach in different congregations across the country, I like to ask about the religious pilgrimage of Presby- terians. One young man in the Glen Avon Presbyterian Church in Duluth, Minnesota, still takes the prize for ...
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... teach church history. But I like to think it comes mainly from Reformed theology. In our affirmation of the “priesthood of believers,” we say in effect that we intercede with one another before God. We teach each other about God's care ...
... teach church history. But I like to think it comes mainly from Reformed theology. In our affirmation of the “priesthood of believers,” we say in effect that we intercede with one another before God. We teach each other about God's care ...
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... Teacher , ” Jesus replied , “ Why do you call me good ? No one is good but God alone ” ( 18 : 18–19 ) . When Jesus died on the cross , according to this Gospel , he cried “ with a loud voice , ” say- ing , “ Father , into your hands I ...
... Teacher , ” Jesus replied , “ Why do you call me good ? No one is good but God alone ” ( 18 : 18–19 ) . When Jesus died on the cross , according to this Gospel , he cried “ with a loud voice , ” say- ing , “ Father , into your hands I ...
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