Editor's note: The Outlook received word that Rev. Abel McIver “Mac” Hart, 93, of Black Mountain, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at Givens Highland Farms. As we pray for Rev. Hart's grieving family, we are also grateful to share this article celebrating his legacy of service to the Presbyterian Church. Together, with the whole Church, we, who knew Mac Hart well and reside in Fort Worth, Texas, celebrate his courageous and path-breaking ministry as a pastor and executive presbyter. Our cumulative memories stretch back to 1948 at Davidson College where Mac was president of the honor council, one of the two top student positions given to seniors. Three of us, Bill, Diane, and Mike, are retired from executive presbyter service where Mac significantly influenced our careers. Mac entered Columbia Seminary in 1949, largely because of the influence of his legendary pastor Ulysses Short “Preacher” Gordon who led First Presbyterian Church in Gainesville, … [Read more...]
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A celebration of Able McIver (Mac) Hart’s ministry
Editor’s note: The Outlook received word that Rev. Abel McIver “Mac” Hart, 93, of Black Mountain, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at Givens Highland Farms. As we pray for Rev. Hart’s grieving family, we are also grateful to share this article celebrating his legacy of service to the Presbyterian Church. Able McIver (Mac) Hart. Photo provided by family. Together, with the whole Church, we, who knew Mac Hart well and reside in Fort Worth, Texas, celebrate his courageous and path-breaking ministry as a pastor and executive… continue reading... -
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You Are Not Your Own
Alan Noble InterVarsity Press, 232 Pages You Are Not Your Own is a book that will challenge you, bless you and maybe even change you — if you wish to make that change. Author Alan Noble makes it clear from the start: this is not self-help. He lays out the truth and we can do with the information what we will. Noble describes what our lives look like when we are our own and belong solely to ourselves. It is an endless cycle of confusion and uncertainty because if we… continue reading... -
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Presbyterian Mission Agency drafts a plan to focus on climate change, militarism, and gender discrimination
PMAB meets on Jan. 20. Screenshot by Leslie Scanlon. The draft of a proposed Mission Work Plan for the Presbyterian Mission Agency (PMA) for 2023 and 2024 would continue PMA’s commitment to being a Matthew 25 church – with the priorities of building congregational vitality, dismantling structural racism, and eradicating systemic poverty – and also presents some expanded areas of emphasis in the work of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The Mission Work Plan, which the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board will consider at its virtual meeting Feb. 9-11, will guide PMA’s… continue reading...
Parties in Stamford case had tried to expedite process in order to get a ruling on the merits of the case January 1, 1995 Uncategorized148 views The General Assembly Permanent Judicial Commission -- in sidestepping the question of exactly how deeply a session should be required to probe into the private life of a gay elder who has acknowledged being in a committed, life-long relationship but has declined to say whether he is sexually active -- has put the question off but has not put it to rest.- Ministering with the Earth January 1, 1998 Book Reviews130 views By Mary Elizabeth MooreChalice. 1998. 226 pp. Pb. $19.99. ISBN 0-8272-2323-4 Ministering with the Earth is a quiltwork, both the on-the-ground activity and Moore's book about so ministering. Moore, professor of theology and Christian education at Claremont School of Theology, is fond of the metaphor, suitably pastoral and feminist.
- Remembered Voice: Reclaiming the Legacy of 'Neo-Orthodoxy' January 1, 1998 Book Reviews124 views By Douglas John HallWJKP. 1998. 145 pp. Pb. $18. ISBN 0-664-25772-0 It was in this order. I first read Tillich's Dynamics of Faith. Riveting. Next came The Courage to Be. Gripping. Then I went back and read the first volume of the Systematic Theology. Things began to make sense. Next came Biblical Religion and the Search for Ultimate Reality. Positive.
Financial uncertainty leads to adoption of a unified budget at General Assembly June 27, 2020 Outlook Reporting2 comments In the uncertainty and unpredictability brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Office of the General Assembly, the Presbyterian Mission Agency and the PC(USA), A Corporation presented to the 224th General Assembly – meeting online because of the pandemic – a unified budget and a request to have the flexibility to make mid-stream adjustments in the next two years as the situation develops.
Usually, the budget is divided into two parts:
The per capita budget is funded by an assessment based on a fixed amount fo...
The process of a unified budget: Presbyterian leaders collaborate and wrestle with sizable task April 27, 2021 Outlook Reporting2 comments Members of the Moving Forward Implementation Special Committee have voiced some concern about whether leaders of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) will be able to pull together a unified budget for the denomination for 2023 and 2024 — saying there’s been increased collaboration among agency leaders and some progress, but the task is big.
“We may not have time to work through the entire proposal for how we reach a unified budget,” said Marco Grimaldo, who is co-moderator of Moving Forward and who ...
Can war be just? January 4, 2022 Outpost Blog2 comments Ever since its inception, Reformed Protestantism – the movement that gave birth to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A) – has paid attention to empirical data to learn about God and God’s presence in the world around us. This was true in the 16th century when John Calvin appealed to the then cutting-edge science of astronomy to help him understand that the words of Genesis 1 do not communicate a literal account of how God created the universe. In a similar manner, contemporary biblical scholars and theologians make use of secular disciplines from archeology to neurobiology to help them understand Scripture and God...
A celebration of Able McIver (Mac) Hart’s ministry
SOLO PASTOR/HEAD OF STAFF
Faith Presbyterian Church is a vibrant and missional congregation of over 100 members in La Vista, Nebraska, an Omaha suburb, is seeking a solo PASTOR with strong preaching and worship organization skills. This personable and motivated candidate will inspire us to discern God’s plan for better organizing our considerable volunteer, outreach programs. We need a spirit-led motivator to energize and invigorate these teams in a way that will enhance our outreach to the unchurched in our community. Our church sits amidst a lively, three-city area in one of the fastest-growing counties in Nebraska. Mission is at the heart of our desire to show Christ to the world: from a nearby women’s shelter to grandmothers at Sadzi CCAP in Malawi; from veterans in need in Nebraska to mission work in Turkey; from a clothing giveaway to support for the local food pantry. The opportunities for Christian outreach abound, and we need a change-agent pastor with a vision and strategy that can animate our spirit … [Read more...]
PASTOR
A welcoming and friendly congregation located on the coast of southeastern North Carolina seeks a full-time PASTOR to offer leadership as we continue to respond to our calling individually and as a faith community. Shallotte Presbyterian is a financially stable church of 350 members with mission emphasis in the local community and beyond. We value traditional Presbyterian worship, theologically strong preaching and teaching, and music as vital to our spiritual growth. Our vision includes an increased emphasis on activities and opportunities for young families. With pastoral leadership supporting participation and involvement, we believe that we can become a more vital congregation. Questions and PIFs may be addressed to kwgpnc@gmail.com MIF#21470.AE0 … [Read more...]
You Are Not Your Own
Alan Noble InterVarsity Press, 232 Pages You Are Not Your Own is a book that will challenge you, bless you and maybe even change you — if you wish to make that change. Author Alan Noble makes it clear from the start: this is not self-help. He lays out the truth and we can do with the information what we will. Noble describes what our lives look like when we are our own and belong solely to ourselves. It is an endless cycle of confusion and uncertainty because if we belong to ourselves, we must ask: Where do our morals come from? How do we justify our actions? How do we choose a life path in a competition-driven society? How do we react to society encouraging us to be self-made and to constantly self-improve? How do we handle crippling anxieties and depression? Noble addresses these questions and gives examples of this reality before breathing a sigh of relief, saying, “Thank God we are not our own.” Our society often assumes that if we are not entirely our own, we are victims of … [Read more...]
Presbyterian Mission Agency drafts a plan to focus on climate change, militarism, and gender discrimination
The draft of a proposed Mission Work Plan for the Presbyterian Mission Agency (PMA) for 2023 and 2024 would continue PMA’s commitment to being a Matthew 25 church – with the priorities of building congregational vitality, dismantling structural racism, and eradicating systemic poverty – and also presents some expanded areas of emphasis in the work of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The Mission Work Plan, which the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board will consider at its virtual meeting Feb. 9-11, will guide PMA’s work over the next two years and be presented to the 2022 General Assembly for its approval. As part of a proposed comprehensive restructuring of PMA, the draft report calls for creating two new functions within PMA: The Center for Repair. The center would work both inside and outside the PC(USA) to repair damage caused by structural racism. “Already many churches, mid councils and agencies are discovering new ways to repair the damage done by structural racism and … [Read more...]
GA225 worship leaders announced
The worship planning team for the 225th General Assembly has completed its list of worship leaders for this summer’s hybrid gathering, pairing preachers with highlighted Scripture and the GA225 theme of “From Lament to Hope.” GA225 will open and close with worship, and will include a special Juneteenth observance. Morning services will begin each Assembly day from July 5-9. The Rev. Gregory Bentley, GA 224 Co-Moderator, will preach at opening worship on June 18. The complete list of leaders, highlighted Scripture and working titles follows: J. Herbert Nelson, II; Isaiah 6:1-8; “Juneteenth” Gregory Bentley; Micah 6:1-8; “From Religiosity to Righteousness” Kate Murphy of The Grove Presbyterian Church, Charlotte, North Carolina; Acts: 9: 1-9; “The Good News of Damascus” Mark Lomax of First Afrikan Church, Lithonia, Georgia; Jeremiah 29: 3-9; “Seek the Welfare of the Community” Yenny Delgado, psychologist, theologian, and a Ph.D. in Sciences of Religious student, … [Read more...]
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