Below is the Theological Foundation session at the Covenanting conference of the Fellowship of Presbyterians. I many ways I felt as though I had come home theologically with an emphasis on a Reformed and Sacramental Theology of Mission. The vision of this group is be the church in a new way and committing to foster further theological reflection. They take seriously to be Reformed and always Reforming. There is also a call to be pastors in a way that takes seriously that endeavor. The demands of pastoral ministry together with theological reflection and applying it to new frontiers will be draining. To meet all of these demands, the Church must recover what Eugene Peterson calls the Contemplative Pastor in community.
I need this type of community to read Scripture deeply and often, to read Historical theology, and to have accountability as we pray for our congregations, traditions, and our families. This new order is like the orders of old where, like Franciscans, we commit to a way of life to bring renewal to the world-wide body of Presbyterians.
I hope you get a chance to watch this 40 minute video, but if you cannot please was from minute 30 on to understand this way of life, this new order.
Jerry Andrews & Laura Smit: The Theology Project from Fellowship of Presbyterians on Vimeo.
