It has been my honour to represent Canada and St. George’s, in particular, at the leadership conference for the Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans. Today is the fourth day of the conference. The days have been packed with solid biblical exposition, reports from around the world, and strategic planning meetings.
Over 200 Anglican leaders from nearly 35 countries have gathered here in London around one theme; The Uniqueness and Sufficiency of Christ. It has been challenging, moving and encouraging.
During our morning worship sessions we have moved through parts of the Letter to the Colossians, focusing our attention on the uniqueness of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Then our plenary sessions have looked in Hebrews and Ephesians, expounding the themes of Christ’s Lordship over His creation and over His Church. I can truly say that we have feasted upon rich fare as able bible teachers have led us each day.
From these plenary sessions, we have broken out into smaller groups to begin defining the terms of our fellowship in the Fellowship of Confessing Anglicans. I have shared on the working group labouring to define the gospel in its own biblical terms. This has been hard work, but rewarding. We are using a helpful framework, looking at gospel context, content and consequences. Look for an update when our work is complete.
I write this update from my hotel room overlooking the Thames from Battersea, only a stone’s throw away from Stamford Bridge Stadium (nearly sacred ground for Chelsea Football supporters!). My ride to the conference has arrived. I will write again, soon.
Thank you for praying for me while I am here in London, for Matthew back home and for the propagation of the gospel.
