I've collected here some of the many pieces I've written during the 1990s on denominational renewal and church-structural matters. This includes interviews, descriptive articles, commentaries, and other information. Several of these have been published. Some of these are somewhat dated, but still contain relevant comment or information. All of them raise questions about the way we church, and why we church that way.

(If you're not part of a church, maybe these will give you insight about the many Christians who share your frustration with organizations, but are unable to give up on it, and why we don't.)

Please note that I do not always agree with the organizations mentioned in these pages; in fact, some of these were originally written in order to create dialogue with them on these matters. I do think they're headed mostly in the right direction.

Choose from these :

• a comment regarding the ELCA's Division of Church In Society, from 1993;
• a descriptive on a leading Evangelical group in the US Episcopal (Anglican) Church, from 1992 (includes an interview);
• a descriptive article on a Lutheran conservative group in the ELCA, 1992;
• a descriptive about Presbyterians For Renewal (PCUSA), 1992;
• an interview with Craig Barnes of PFR, 1993;
• some observations from 1993 which really haven't changed over recent years;
• some questions to think about, as posed by Lutheran Charismatics, and my way of addressing those questions; 1996.

Robert Longman

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If you know of other reforming groups within major church denominations, please tell me about them and where I can contact them. I'd like to know and report on them. Or, feed back to me about what you think needs reform. My e-mail address is RLongman1@aol.com

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