Category Archives: baptist

United Methodists, Pessimism and God’s Surprises

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Fr. Orthohippo

This article applies to a number of denominations.  It is not unique with Methodists.  Elements of it can be found in various Catholic, Orthodox, Lutheran, Evangelical, and other Protestant groups, not to mention the various splinter groups. Fr. Orthohippo Being … Continue reading →

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THE PRIEST, PASTOR, OR MINISTER VERSUS THEIR CONGREGATION Part 1 ARE YOU REALLY IN TOUCH?

Posted on February 2, 2013 by Fr. Orthohippo

     Just what is a priest (pastor, minister)?  Each denomination or independent congregation or organization has a codified (formal or informal) list of what constitutes a religious, as opposed to a congregant or ordinary person. These lists define and spell … Continue reading →

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FROM THE BAPTIST MEGACHURCH WORLD – CONDEMNING PROSPERITY PREACHERS FOR LEADING WORSHIPPERS INTO A FAITH THAT’S NOT REAL CHRISTIANITY

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Fr. Orthohippo

By Lillian Kwon , Christian Post Reporter January 2, 2013|3:49 pm In his last message as pastor for Preaching and Vision at Bethlehem Baptist Church, John Piper condemned prosperity preachers for enticing worshippers into a faith that’s not real Christianity. … Continue reading →

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The NECESSARY VERSUS The PREFERRED and not just for clergy

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Fr. Orthohippo

By Norris Burkes Published: Saturday, October 27, 2012 at 6:21 p.m. Next month I begin work as a part-time hospital chaplain for the Sacramento, Calif., VA Medical Center. While I’ve been out of hospital ministry for nearly five years, I … Continue reading →

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A NO COMMENT GOES WITH THIS 2012 REFUSAL TO MARRY BLACK MEMBERS IN THEIR OWN CHURCH

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Fr. Orthohippo

CRYSTAL SPRINGS, MS (WLBT) – It was to be their big day, but a Jackson couple says the church where they were planning to wed turned them away because of their race. Now, the couple wants answers, and the church’s pastor is … Continue reading →

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SOME WAYS OF SELECTING THE LEADER OF THE CHURCH

Posted on March 19, 2012 by Fr. Orthohippo

Roman Catholic cardinals of specified age gather in consistory to elect a new pope.  Many Protestant and Anglican groups gather both clergy and laymen who vote upon names nominated until they have a majority vote.  The Church of England adds … Continue reading →

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JUST WHAT IS IN A CHURCH’S NAME?

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Fr. Orthohippo

ust what is in a name? Neither churches nor denominations often alter their names.  Oh, they will change their names when they merge.  Or when they fracture into separate denominations or congregations. But generally, they feel very strongly about their … Continue reading →

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MONSIGNOR. THREE PRIESTS, AND A LAYMAN STAND TOGETHER IN THE DOCK

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Fr. Orthohippo

In recent years my order The Missionary Society of St. John, like every other religious organization to my knowledge, has increased our serious and strict personal conduct codes, especially in the sexual behavior areas. No one wants the epidemic of sexual misbehavor … Continue reading →

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OBSCURITY, FORTRESS LIVING, UNENDING NERVOUSNESS, and THE TYRANNY OF BEING RIGHT

Posted on July 14, 2011 by Fr. Orthohippo

The two earlier posts detailing the states of The Church of England (CoE) and the ELCA (Lutheran denomination) got me thinking about choices all church groups must make. Here is a quick recap of the two articles. The CoE is on a downward spiral … Continue reading →

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TO BE OR NOT TO BE, HOW WE WITNESS

Posted on January 4, 2011 by Fr. Orthohippo

Christian groups from small house churches to the Roman Catholic Church regularly make decisions as to how they will live in the world. Choices range from withdrawing entirely from society to energetic engagement with all aspects of that society.  A … Continue reading →

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