Here at GAFCON, there are many who are asking the question: “What is the relationship between GAFCON and the Global South Fellowship of Anglicans (GSFA)?” At today’s press briefing, the correspondent from The Living Church confessed that he was struggling to explain to his audience the relationship between the two bodies. Without missing a beat, … Read More
When Archbishop Ben Kwashi said at today’s press conference that he hopes this Gafcon would be a new Pentecost, it reflected both the purpose and result of the first Pentecost: empowerment by the Holy Spirit through Jesus Christ for the nations and to the nations. Many times Gafcon has been seen either, by Canterbury, as … Read More
Many weeks ago, I received a written request from the Archbishop of Uganda, the Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Kaziimba, to address the House of Bishops of Uganda on the Global South Fellowship of Anglicans’ (GSFA) Cairo Covenant (2019). On Tuesday January 16th, I presented on the crisis of false teaching and lack of discipline within … Read More
The Church is at a crossroads. Nothing illustrates that more than Archbishop Steven Kaziimba’s response on behalf of the Church of Uganda to the Church of England’s decision to bless same-sex relationships. In short, the Church of Uganda says, “Just say no.” Just say no to the leaders of the Church of England, including Archbishop Justin … Read More
“What kind of Christian does God want to send into the world?” The Rev. Chuck Irish posed this question to us as young clergy entering full-time leadership in local churches. He followed this question with three other predicates: These same questions frame our American Anglican Council resources that address clergy care and wellness, clergy leadership, and … Read More
