Presbyterians believe that the church is to be free from state interference, but how involved can a Presbyterian be in the political scene and remain free to act as the conscience of the state? This article explores some of the ways Canadian Presbyterians have been involved in the Canadian political sphere. … Read More
Author Archives: Peter Bush
Review: John Moir, Early Presbyterianism in Canada
John Moir is among the most influential historians of Christianity in Canada, having a special interest in The Presbyterian Church in Canada. He is the author of the denomination's official history, Enduring Witness which tells the stories of notable Presbyterian women and men. … Read More
Active Evangelism: The Canadian Presbyterian Story
A conference by this name, held May 24 and 25, 2002, focused on the biblical, historical, practical, and theological roots of evangelism. Six major research papers explored evangelism in the Old and New Testament Testaments, in The Presbyterian Church in Canada over the last 250 years, and in the contemporary Canadian context. … Read More
Dying for the Gospel: The Gordons of Erromanga
After the murder of his brother, George Gordon, a missionary to Erromanga in the New Hebrides, James Gordon brought his murderers a message of forgiveness. Both Gordons preferred to train islanders to spread the gospel, and by 1900, 95% of the people of Erromanga were Christians. … Read More