(OGA) As states across the U.S. report record numbers of new COVID-19 cases, the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is urging churches and presbyteries to continue to put safety first. The Reverend Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the PC(USA), says there should be no debate: health should come before financial profit. … [Read more...]

(OGA) The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A) extends its deepest sympathy to the family of United States Congressman John Lewis. His contributions to our nation and to the world will leave an indelible mark on God’s calling for all of humankind through Jesus Christ to love one another. He gave tirelessly to the causes of liberating the downtrodden as a means of fulfilling his call to serve the Lord as a notable freedom fighter and spiritual compass for the emancipation of all people. John Lewis knew no enemies. He believed in a gospel and a calling to create a world in which we would all learn to love one another despite our differences in skin color, religious preferences, social-economic backgrounds, or political affiliation. His cracked skull by a white highway patrolman’s night stick while he was leading a march for voting rights across the Edmund Pettis Bridge in Selma, Alabama, is a clear example of the courage driven by love to confront evil powers and principalities at the risk of … [Read more...]

LOUISVILLE (OGA) The recent deaths of three African Americans have once again raised concern about racial injustice across the country, including the cities where the deaths occurred. The Reverend Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), says there is work to be done. … [Read more...]

LOUISVILLE (OGA) The COVID-19 pandemic has created havoc across the world and the impact could last for years. However, despite its swift spread, it has prompted government, business, and churches to reevaluate the way they operate during times like these. The Reverend Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), offers suggestions on how the church can still be church. … [Read more...]

LOUISVILLE (OGA) As churches and pastors have discovered in the past two months, social distancing doesn’t mean putting ministry on hold. The work continues in new, innovative ways. The Reverend Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), urges pastors to be sure they take care of themselves while caring for others. … [Read more...]

LOUISVILLE (OGA) As more and more churches embrace technology to reach their congregations, many have questioned what will happen once the COVID-19 outbreak has subsided. The Reverend Dr. J. Herbert Nelson, II, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), believes the rise in technology will open new opportunities for the church. … [Read more...]