Carol Shanholtzer
When this article appeared in Theology Matters in 2001, Carol Shanholtzer was an elder in Minneapolis, MN.
Four essays from four issues, 2001 to 2010
2010
Two essays
A Critique of the Proposed Replacement for the Form of Government in the Book of OrderIssue 4, 2010
What would presbyteries be approving if they replaced the whole Form of Government? Carol Shanholtzer reads the new Foundations section, the rewritten chapters and the advisory…
How the New Form of Government Would Harm Congregations: A SummaryIssue 3, 2010
What would the proposed new Form of Government mean for the local congregation? Carol Shanholtzer lists changes that would limit the session’s powers and place congregations…
2002
One essay
Repent, Reform, Overcome: Vote “NO” on Christian Educator Amendments 02-A, 02-CIssue 5, 2002
Should Certified Christian Educators be ordained as Ministers of the Word and Sacrament? Carol Shanholtzer reviews ten proposed amendments to the Book of Order one by…
2001
One essay
Vote “NO” on Amendment HIssue 6, 2001
What happens to ordination standards when a whole chapter of the Book of Order is rewritten and its procedures are handed to the presbyteries? Carol Shanholtzer…