Category Archives: Church

Prosperity Gospel and the Singularity

Posted on March 24th, 2011 by Neal Locke

Despite the fact that my alma mater has strong historic ties to the seed-faith movement and its offspring the Prosperity Gospel — I have always viewed these sorts of theologies with suspicion, if not downright contempt.  But while reflecting today … Continue reading →

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What Does It Mean to Be Presbyterian?

Posted on February 23rd, 2011 by Neal Locke

[Part IV of my application for Candidacy in the PC(USA) Ordination Process] To modify a famous quote often applied to the state of Texas, “I wasn’t born a Presbyterian, but I got here as fast as I could.” That said, … Continue reading →

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Jesus, Technology, and the Church

Posted on February 22nd, 2011 by Neal Locke

[Part III of my application for Candidacy in the PC(USA) Ordination Process] In my personal statement of faith, I make an interesting word choice in describing the methodology of Christ:  I refer to him as “using the technology…of his day … Continue reading →

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Christian Vocation in the Reformed Tradition

Posted on February 22nd, 2011 by Neal Locke

[Part I of my application for Candidacy in the PC(USA) Ordination Process] I have long believed that all of God’s children are called, as related by the Westminster Confession, out of that state of sin and death in which they … Continue reading →

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I’m a Promiscuous Church Member

Posted on July 20th, 2010 by Neal Locke

At this summer’s PC(USA) General Assembly, I was frequently asked the question “What church do you belong to?” This question always gave me some pause, and I’m not sure I ever figured out the best way to answer, other than … Continue reading →

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Preaching Tomorrow: I Am No Prophet

Posted on July 10th, 2010 by Neal Locke

Tomorrow will be the first of three sermons I’ll preach during my internship here at First Presbyterian Church of El Paso, Tx. This one draws from the lectionary passage (Amos 7:7-17) as well as a few scattered reflections from General … Continue reading →

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Confession of Faith for the Church in Virtual Worlds

Posted on June 11th, 2010 by Neal Locke

(Also posted at Sacred Space in Cyberspace) PREFACE In a time of deep cultural change, the church has both great opportunity and great responsibility.  It is propelled into the future by its mission, while connected to the past by traditions, … Continue reading →

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