PCC responds to September Bible Content Exam results
LOUISVILLE (PNS) Changes to the Bible exam Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) candidates for ministry must take have yielded less than stellar results from the..
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Bible Content Exam results
The Bible Content Examination (BCE) was administered today, and the results both in terms of the average score on the exams and..
Thousands of Syrian refugees stranded in Budapest
BUDAPEST (PNS) The Syrian refugee crisis has drawn increased attention this week with the heartbreaking photos of a lifeless child’s body being pulled..
Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People celebrates 45 years of ministry
LOUISVILLE (PNS) More than 5,600 in 67 countries. That’s how many community projects have received support over the last 45 years from the..
PC(USA) study team seeks input on two state solution for Israel/Palestine
LOUISVILLE (PNS) A study team of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Advisory Committee on Social Witness Policy (ACSWP), appointed last year to study the "two state..
PC(USA) relief agency stays the course in New Orleans a decade after Hurricane Katrina
NEW ORLEANS (PNS) The numbers surrounding Hurricane Katrina are staggering, almost unimaginable. The Aug. 28, 2005 hurricane is responsible for 1,833 deaths. More..
PC(USA) leaders join other Christian groups in support of Iran nuclear agreement
LOUISVILLE (PNS) A growing number of Christian organizations are coming forward in support of the recent nuclear agreement with Iran, which was negotiated..
Presbyterian mission co-workers cautiously optimistic about South Sudan peace agreement
JUBA, SOUTH SUDAN (PNS) Presbyterians close to the conflict in South Sudan are praying the peace agreement signed today by President Salva Kiir..
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance continues assessment of northwest wildfires
LOUISVILLE (PNS) High winds and dry weather continue to fan the flames in the northwest as wildfires spread, damaging or destroying homes and..
Travel ban lifted for Presbyterian pastors released from prison in Sudan
LOUISVILLE (PNS) The release of two Presbyterian pastors imprisoned for their Christian faith for nearly eight months in the Republic of Sudan was..
Federal chaplains gather at Montreat for professional development, refreshment
MONTREAT, N.C. (PNS) Military and government chaplains representing four denominations met last week at the Montreat (N.C.) Conference Center for their annual credentialing and training..
Big hearts, tiny houses combine to advance mission at Seattle church
SEATTLE (PNS) Nestled in a tree-shrouded urban neighborhood of Seattle, Madrona Grace Presbyterian Church has launched an innovative program aimed at helping alleviate homelessness..
Regarding ruling elders: Parliamentary procedure
LOUISVILLE (PNS) Henry Martin Robert (1837-1923) was an engineer who retired from the U.S. Army as a brigadier general. Gen. Robert was asked..
Racial Ethnic Caucuses and Councils elect and install new leadership
KNOXVILLE (PNS) As part of the Big Tent 2015, held last week in Knoxville, Tenn., two of the Racial Ethnic Caucuses and Councils..
Online, cost-free teacher training course now available in three languages
LOUISVILLE (PNS) Education has always been a part of the “Presbyterian DNA,” beginning with John Calvin, who helped bring public education to Geneva...
Ghanaian Presbyterian women to gather in New York City
LOUISVILLE (PNS) For three days this August more than 200 Ghanaian Presbyterian Women will gather together in New York City for the 14th annual Presbyterian Women’s..
Mid-council representatives meet prior to Big Tent 2015
KNOXVILLE (PNS) Meeting July 29 and 30 on the campus of the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, representatives of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s..
Presbyterian Mission Agency Executive Committee meets in Philadelphia
PHILADELPHIA (PNS) The Executive Committee of the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board (PMAB) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) met for its annual retreat at..
Mission Yearbook transitions to new digital-only format
LOUISVILLE (PNS) The 120-year old Presbyterian Mission Yearbook for Prayer & Studywill become an online-only free digital resource starting in 2016. This move broadens..
New incentive loan offered to help churches reduce their carbon footprint
LOUISVILLE (PNS) Congregations wishing to reduce their carbon footprint and conserve energy have a new option for funding related enhancements to their campuses:..
Presbyterian pastors imprisoned in Sudan set free
LOUISVILLE (PNS) Two Presbyterians pastors imprisoned for their faith in the Republic of Sudan for nearly eight months have been released. Presbyterian Church..
PC(USA) weighs evolving partnerships
LOUISVILLE (PNS) The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), through Presbyterian World Mission, has more than 100 partnerships around the world, most of them with Presbyterian and..
Presbyterian Investment & Loan Program Celebrates Twenty Years of Service
LOUISVILLE (PNS) The youngest agency of the PC(USA), Presbyterian Investment & Loan Program Inc. (PILP) celebrates its twentieth birthday, July 31, 2015. General..
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) signs memorandum of understanding with Ghanaian women
There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling, one Lord, one..
PC(USA) celebrates 130 years of Korean mission
LOUISVILLE (PNS) In the 1880s, Presbyterians seeking to engage in foreign mission work were closely monitoring diplomatic developments in Korea. As diplomatic channels..