Issue 62 is in development and should be in early spring of 2027.

Included in this issue are: new writings on Writing, Encouragement and Vocal Ministry and on Peace; a contemporary Friends writings including musings from William Cope and Are Scriptures Essential for Salvation; and a historic Friends' writing on Inspired Ministry, Rejecting Beautiful Openings, becoming happy, and walking with and answering God.

Second Month 20, 2026 This issue contains the usual collection of newly written items, items written in the recent past, and historic items from early Friends. Included in issue 60 are: new writings on free Gospel ministry, artificial intelligence, and Christ as king; two contemporary Friends writings on the phrase “that of God” and on God’s old and new covenants with humanity; and a historic Friend’s writing on morality not to be relied upon. A print quality PDF/print version of Issue 60 is available for viewing and download. Link to view/download PDF

After a few years on hiatus The Conservative Friend has return to print in a hybrid format. The goal is to publish two issues a year which will be post on this site. Then these two issue will be printed together on paper as an annual volume.

The art of writing has interesting parallels with vocal ministry. The gifts are closely related, but true ministry comes from a different source.

The true minister of the gospel always baptizeth, more or less, in his ministry, according to the measure of divine influence upon him

I sat long in silence; many presentations attended my mind, but as I waited for the Word of life, I saw there were many subjects on which a man might either muse or speak

Salvation begins when we realize that we are poor, helpless people and seek God’s help to obey Him, both in setting aside what we should not do and in doing what we should.

To be converted, conversion-meaning: change of direction, a turning point, about face.

If there is ever to be true peace, it will only happen when there is One to whom ALL humans abandon their drive to dominate and to whose domination they ALL abandon themselves.