By Ven. David Chimezie NwanekpeRector, Anglican Church of the Holy Spirit, Bronx, NYChaplain, Council of Knights (CONNAM) It is no longer an empty threat. It truly looks as if the Anglican family might be facing its biggest division yet perhaps a...
The Anglican Communion today faces diverse challenges across its provinces. In Africa, polygamy remains a cultural and pastoral issue. In the West, the debates center on homosexuality and lesbianism. Meanwhile, questions of women in leadership...
Early Life & Education Sarah Elisabeth Mullally (née Bowser) was born on 26 March 1962 in Woking, Surrey, England. She was educated locally and later studied nursing; she earned qualifications from London South Bank University and additional...
In recent times, a troubling habit has crept into the life of the Church priests attending funerals uninvited, and worse still, expecting gifts or money from grieving families. This practice is not only improper, but it also inflicts additional pain...
My brothers, Thank you for your submission and for engaging deeply. I want to clarify from the outset: my question was never intended to attack the Primate or the House of Bishops—God forbid. It was directed to our Eastern bishops, because the...
One of the greatest weaknesses of leadership in the modern-day church is the habit of sidelining those who disagree with us. Many leaders, once they rise to positions of influence, surround themselves only with voices that praise them and push away...
My Journey with Amazing Grace Anglican Chuch, Obosi. During my postulant years as a seminarian at Trinity Theological College, Umuahia, I found a spiritual home at Amazing Grace Church. The then Reverend, now VenerableGoddy Iloka , was the Vicar of...
September 1, 2003 – September 1, 2025 Here is my Open Letter to the Church across denominations. To the Church Triumphant and the Church Militant, Dear Church Fathers, I write this letter with an open heart though wounded deeply by the swords that...
A Critical Reflection on Catholic–Anglican Relations in Nigeria A Paper Presented at the Clergy ConferenceNew Jersey, USA, 2022 ByThe Ven. Dr. David Chimezie NwanekpeRector, Anglican Church of the Holy Spirit, Bronx, New YorkChaplain, Council of...
By Ven. David Chimezie Nwanekpe,Dip.Th, BA (Hons), B.Th (Hons), MA, M.Th, D.Th (Honoris Causa) Introduction The Anglican Church has historically maintained a balance between episcopal leadership, clerical ministry, and lay participation in...