by Brian Ellison | Dec 15, 2014 | Biblical Interpretation, Marriage & Civil Unions
The Covenant Network is pleased to offer a four-part video series featuring the Rev. Dr. Mark Achtemeier, author of The Bible’s Yes to Same-Sex Marriage: An Evangelical’s Change of Heart, discussing how his journey with the Scriptures led him away from his initial...
by Brian Ellison | Aug 20, 2014 | Biblical Interpretation, Covenant Network News, Marriage & Civil Unions
As your congregation and presbytery begin to plan for the discussion of Amendment 14-F, Marriage – On Amending W-4.9000, Westminster John Knox Press has provided a study guide to accompany the new book by the Rev. Dr. Mark Achtemeier, The Bible’s Yes to...
by Brian Ellison | Jun 17, 2014 | 221st GA (2014), Biblical Interpretation, Marriage & Civil Unions, Personal Testimony
Address to the Covenant Network Dr. Mark Achtemeier 221st General Assembly Presbyterian Church (USA) Detroit, Michigan June 16, 2014 I have a new life-motto. It says, “When I make a plan, God laughs.” For those of you who don’t know me, I should tell you that I am an...
by Brian Ellison | Jun 5, 2014 | 221st GA (2014), Marriage & Civil Unions, Personal Testimony
Mark Achtemeier has been on a journey, and he invites us to accompany him in his new book, The Bible’s Yes to Same-Sex Marriage: An Evangelical’s Change of Heart: This book is the story of a change of heart. In the middle 1990s I was a conservative church...
by Brian Ellison | Feb 6, 2013 | Biblical Interpretation, Marriage & Civil Unions
The issue of gay marriage now rocks our culture and our politics, generating new headlines almost daily. At a time like this, it seems both odd and out of character for the PC(USA) to be presently keeping silent. The cost of keeping silence on this issue is quietly...
by Brian Ellison | Nov 20, 2012 | Biblical Interpretation, Marriage & Civil Unions, Theology
Dr. Mark Achtemeier Covenant Network Regional Conference Village Presbyterian Church Kansas, City, Missouri November 16, 2012 Three weeks ago in Minneapolis we saw how the Bible gives us confidence in God’s willingness to bless lives that depart in various ways from...
by Brian Ellison | Oct 29, 2012 | Biblical Interpretation, Marriage & Civil Unions, Theology
Dr. Mark Achtemeier Covenant Network Regional Conference Westminster Presbyterian Church Minneapolis, Minnesota October 27, 2012 I. The issue of gay marriage now rocks our culture and our politics, generating new headlines almost daily. I trust I don’t need to remind...
by Brian Ellison | Sep 24, 2012 | Covenant Network News
The Covenant Conference is coming to a location near you! Instead of the national conference this year, a series of regional conferences will take place across the country. We are excited about the potential for these gatherings, which will minimize travel expenses...
by Brian Ellison | Oct 8, 2011 | Biblical Interpretation, Sermon
Springs in the Desert by Dr. Mark Achtemeier Isaiah 49:8-13 Hebrews 4:12-13 Covenant Presbyterian Church Madison, Wisconsin October 8, 2011 We are gathered here today to ordain a wonderfully gifted Christian man to the ministry of the Word and Sacrament. Scott’s...
by Brian Ellison | Jun 25, 2011 | Biblical Interpretation, Sermon
Genesis 11:1-9 Acts 2:1-21 Dr. Mark Achtemeier Covenant Presbyterian Church Madison, Wisconsin June 12, 2011 Sometimes I think good communication is overrated. I knew an older couple some years back who had been seeing a marriage counselor to work on their...