About Me...what is an 'evangelical-catholic?'

Elk Grove Village, IL, United States
I was born & raised in rural mid-Michigan (M-go blue!). Life & work have taken me to many different places. God has too, as I've come to learn that faith is a pilgrimage. I very much resonate with the label 'EVANGELICAL-CATHOLIC.' I was raised Baptist, but found myself drawn to the Sacraments & Liturgy of the Church. I appreciate very much the words of the Augsburg Confession: "...nothing has been received among us, in doctrine or in ceremonies, that is contrary to Scripture or to the church catholic." Evangelical-catholic is a term of self-designation used by Christians coming from a broad spectrum of theological perspectives and commitments, ranging from Lutherans, Anglicans, and various Evangelicals yearning for greater catholicity .....to faithful Roman Catholics longing for an evangelical renewal of the Church. Perhaps beneath the apparent denominational differences there lies a common...groaning of the Spirit of God, who is seeking to draw the members of Christ’s mystical body into a communal life that is both fully catholic and fully evangelical. One can always hope and pray!

Tuesday, August 7, 2007


This photo was taken immeditely following my installation service. From left to right are: Pastor Bob Fitzpatrick, Pastor Paul Bacon (Circuit Counselor), Pastor Tom Sanders, myself, Pastor Martin Bangert (4th Vice President of the English District), and my good friend Pastsor John-Paul Salay. It was a wonderful service, officiated by Pr. Bacon, with an excellent sermon given by Pastor Salay. Of course the people of Holy Spirit are to be commended for the fantastic turn-out for this event, as well as the wonderful luncheon that followed. Thank you all!


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