Editorial – Incubators for innovation
The R&D (research-and-development) department is the incubator for innovation for any profitable corporation. Whence cometh innovations for the church? Simple answer:..
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Presbyterian Publishing Corporation begins shipping new hymnals
The Presbyterian Publishing Corporation will begin shipping copies of its new hymnal Glory to God! on Sept. 16 to customers who pre-ordered the..
Pope Francis: A ‘good Christian’ prays for bad politicians
ROME (RNS) Wading into ongoing debates over religion and politics, Pope Francis on Sunday (Sept. 15) gently chided Christians to pray for..
A matter of gifts: Wisconsin pastor takes congregation’s unique worship life beyond local church
SHAWNO, WIS (PNS) Worship at First Presbyterian Church in Shawano, Wis., always includes scripture, prayer and sacred music. In can also feature..
Who’s joining the exodus?
The exodus from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) continues, as congregations seeking a more conservative home leave for other denominations. Some are small..
Book review – Presbyterians and American Culture: A History
by Bradley J. Longfield Westminster John Knox Press, Louisville, Ky. 296 pages Longfield highlights the interplay between church and culture in..
Bookmark – Learning to Dream Again: Rediscovering the Heart of God
Learning to Dream Again: Rediscovering the Heart of God by Samuel Wells Wm. Eerdmans, Grand Rapids, Mich. 216 pages Samuel Wells..
Film in review – “Money For Nothing: Inside the Federal Reserve”
“Money For Nothing” is a documentary about economics. If that sounds a little dry, it is. Though, they try very hard..
WCC and Global Christian Forum seek Christian unity together
GENEVA – World Council of Churches (WCC) seminar has marked the strengthening of relationships between the WCC and the Global Christian Forum (GCF),..
Film in review – “Short Term 12”
“Short Term 12” is one of those indie films that can pack an emotional wallop just because it is so small-scale. The..
Fire of leaves: What’s stoking seminarians today
My teenage son, Garrison, called my attention to it, because I only glanced at the painting. He looked longer and more deeply...
Birmingham church bombing recalled with donation, medal
WASHINGTON (RNS) They were among the youngest martyrs of the civil rights movement, four young black girls — three 14-year-olds and one..
‘God brought you here’” Evangelism & Church Growth leaders’ visit strengthens ties with Brazilian partners
LOUISVILLE – When Evangelism & Church Growth director Eric Hoey heard Brazilian pastor and world mission leader Jonas Furtado do Nascimento say, “God brought..
Check your pulse
When you live or work in a college town, you can actually feel the pulse of the university. It’s faster in the..
ECO chooses against re-ordaining McCormick
The denomination ECO: A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians has decided not to ordain Kirk A. McCormick, a former minister from Florida..
Mid Council Commission II will recommend reducing synods to ‘no more than eight’
Becoming conflict-ready
Every church leader I know has found himself or herself in conflict. From grinding conflict to small skirmishes, from hard-edged rancor..
Season of Peace Reflection for 9/11
Isaiah 55:1–5 Ho, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and you that have no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy..
My (Giant Turtle) Prayer
The day before I left on our summer youth mission trip, I lay in the middle of my friend’s pool, alone on..
Editorial – A week of holy mischief
The 2013 edition of the Big Tent event claims front-cover status this week. At least in number, however, Big Tent’s nearly 1,500..
Profiles of Triennium: Samantha and Terry, global partners
While most Triennium participants traveled by van or airplane in delegations representing their presbyteries, Samantha and Terry spent three days in transit..
Triennium profiles: Olivia, first-time youth participant
If you’re looking for a challenge, just try to get a complaint out of Olivia, a high school junior from Hudson River..
Prayer When There Are No Words
I've been reading Ruth Haley Barton's book on spiritual disciplines called Sacred Rhythms: Arranging our Lives for Spiritual Formation. I've been drawn to..
‘Miracle’ of reaching young adults related to openness to change
Big Tent. Big Event.
LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Sharing practical skills and big dreams, roughly 1,500 Presbyterians gathered in Louisville Aug 1-3 for Big Tent 2013 — a..