Trowel & Sword. Dr. K. Runia. April 1971 Preamble: The decline of the Christian Church in the West has been the subject of many articles in Trowel and Sword as well as other Christian magazines and books over the years, both before and after this particular article by Dr. Runia. Despite his optimism that thisContinue reading “Why Do The Churches In The West Decline?”
Category Archives: Evangelism
Evangelism In Reverse – Turning Men From Christ
Prof. T.L. Wilkinson. Trowel & Sword. April 1965 Preamble: How better to follow an article by Mrs. Olive Wilkinson, than with an article by her husband, Prof. Tom Wilkinson; a man of extremely dry humour and matching wit. In his inimitable way, “Prof Wilkie” tackles the issue of evangelism in a way that only heContinue reading “Evangelism In Reverse – Turning Men From Christ”
Sowing
John Westendorp. Trowel & Sword, June 2000 Preamble: “Make disciples….” What does this mean? What is our responsibility and how should we go about it? It sounds simple – just like the Nike add used to say: “Just do it”. But what does that really mean? In this article John sets out some of theContinue reading “Sowing”
The Stand At The Show
Gerald Hanskamp. Trowel & Sword. Jan/Feb 1973 Preamble: Among other things Trowel and Sword was invaluable for informing the denomination what individual churches were doing in their own areas, thus providing the inspiration for others to follow suit. In this article Rev Gerald Hanskamp, possibly best known for his work with the World Home BibleContinue reading “The Stand At The Show”