Ancient-Future Faith Community
Each year, the Elders of the church prepare a narrative report of the many activities and ministries that occurred through Epiclesis during the previous twelve months. But we can’t get everything down on paper. Why? Because some of the very best ministry is that which happens daily, quietly, and in a thousand ways by the people of Epiclesis as they walk out their baptisms in the world around us.
Would you like to see a copy of the very latest report? Please click here.
Without doubt, the highest ranking item on our website in terms of popularity (upwards of 100,00 clicks), this lengthy but much-viewed article has been a help to many. Pastor Chris gets calls (“often out of the blue,” he says) from hurting folks from far-flung places asking for counselling and help on how to deal with this form of spiritual abuse. “Some years ago, I came face to face with this pernicious spirit,” Chris says, “and a colleague and I had to get educated very quickly on what we were dealing with. I think the challenge is three-fold: to try and identify key behaviors but keep an open mind; not to ‘diagnose’ too quickly and become proud; and learn to see where the destructive behaviors might be at work in you, too.”
Originally published by Power2Serve Resources, Lumsden, SK, Canada (which now appears no longer to be a viable ministry), this material has also appeared, in part or in full, on other various online, electronic resources including “The Church Law Campaign.” It is offered here as a ministry to others, in full, and with only slight formatting and grammatical edits.
Epiclesis does not claim copyright ownership of this material, nor do we claim to have clinical expertise in this area. Text notes refer to a bibliography at the bottom of the article. Click on the following link below to read or download the article: Narcissism in the Pulpit.
Find a collection of basic, life-sized Chrismon ornaments here. Print them out and use for tracing and decorating. For a list of other (and more detailed) ornaments and their meaning, check out one of Epiclesis’ annual Advent booklets (found under Christian Year Devotionals).
Check out this booklet that we use to describe worship in our community. From worship symbols to the Christian Year, you’ll find lots of helpful information here. One note: The publication is printed in .pdf format and, if you want to assemble the material in booklet form, you’ll need to print front and back. Worship in Our Community of Faith.
This publication is copyrighted by Pastor Chris Alford and you’re welcome to use it. He requests that you ask for permission and that you properly attribute the work.