Ministry Matters: A Victim of Our Times
Ministry Matters is a Canadian Anglican publication that comes out three times a year to priests and lay leaders. It is award winning and includes articles that connect with the emerging church in the 21st century. The funding has been cut and the fall issue has been cancelled: read the full report here.
What bothers me most is that the $13,000 it costs is nominal when compared to the information it holds for the leaders of our beloved church. Now it seems it will appear online. Fine by me as I am web-savvy, but what about those who wish to keep up with current issues of the day and leadership education and do not have that techno-wise ability?
The church is in deep trouble. Recent issues surrounding same sex blessings and the ramifications around it have caused a financial backlash from givers upset by the uncertainty of our position in the Anglican Communion. Dwindling congregations and an aged population have also deeply contributed to this crisis as well. Ministry Matters has fallen victim with a plethora of other ministries in this recent cut back. When $400,000 cut back that is a big issue.
We need to pray, and give to support the ministry that supports our clerics and their spiritual and educational development. What is clear is that nothing has effected daily worship, or has been decided at the General Synod level. Our church stands on tradition, reason, and of course Scripture; it is for us then to support that church which we love, and which God loves.
What bothers me most is that the $13,000 it costs is nominal when compared to the information it holds for the leaders of our beloved church. Now it seems it will appear online. Fine by me as I am web-savvy, but what about those who wish to keep up with current issues of the day and leadership education and do not have that techno-wise ability?
The church is in deep trouble. Recent issues surrounding same sex blessings and the ramifications around it have caused a financial backlash from givers upset by the uncertainty of our position in the Anglican Communion. Dwindling congregations and an aged population have also deeply contributed to this crisis as well. Ministry Matters has fallen victim with a plethora of other ministries in this recent cut back. When $400,000 cut back that is a big issue.
We need to pray, and give to support the ministry that supports our clerics and their spiritual and educational development. What is clear is that nothing has effected daily worship, or has been decided at the General Synod level. Our church stands on tradition, reason, and of course Scripture; it is for us then to support that church which we love, and which God loves.
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