Quietly Courageous: Leading the Church in a Changing World
Gil Rendle Rowman & Littlefield, 304 pages Reviewed by Allen D. Timm A pastor introduced herself to the principal of the high..
More Stories from this Author
What’s right about Pipe Creek Presbyterian Church?
Pipe Creek Presbyterian Church — Pipe Creek, Texas Pipe Creek Presbyterian Church dedicated 100 prayer quilts in 2018 to people in times of..
More than pink and blue blankets
“Oh, I love this gray blanket!” said the new young mother. As the newly hired director of children and family ministries, I..
Presbyterian Outlook recognized at Best of the Christian Press Awards
CHICAGO — The Presbyterian Outlook received top honors in several categories at the Associated Church Press (ACP) 2019 annual conference in Chicago last week. ..
Jason Pope
“I want to keep breaking bread with you. I want to live in a community again that eats and works and plays..
50 years ago
50 years ago — March 31, 1969 The issue of separation of church and state once again emerged when state proposals attempted..
What’s right about West Plano Presbyterian Church?
West Plano Presbyterian Church — Plano, Texas Five years ago, the worship and formation ministry team at West Plano Presbyterian Church launched a..
Scripture, Ethics and the Possibility of Same-Sex Relationships
Karen R. Keen Eerdmans, 160 pages Reviewed by Linda Lanam The debate surrounding the position of the church and its individual members..
Loving the foreigner: Opening church doors to transgender asylum-seekers
When our church was asked to provide transitional housing for transgender women recently granted asylum or temporary release, my initial thought was:..
The importance of language
On her last Sunday morning with our congregation, Sasha stood before us resplendent in a lovely dress and a new haircut. Even..
Grief and gratitude
Guest commentary by Lara Hauser What does grief have to do with stewardship and giving? They seem like pretty disparate subjects, but..
Presbyterian Mission Agency board votes to increase student loan debt forgiveness program
LOUISVILLE (PNS) — At its recent spring meeting, the Presbyterian Mission Agency board unanimously voted to increase the impact of Presbyterian Mission..
Who am I?
It has been over 22 years since the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta sustained my ordination after I completed a gender transition from..
Biblical abundance & gender
Viewing Scripture from a place of abundance At More Light, an organization of Presbyterians whose mission is to empower and equip individuals..
Prayer for after someone comes out
God of our baptism, We thank you for the ways in which you claim us as your own. We thank you for..
Two churches, two denominations, one pastor
"I can't imagine doing that. That sounds so confusing!" I get this comment a lot when talk about my call comes up...
Proclaiming one humanity under God
Historically, the Presbyterian Church has taken deep interest in the welfare of immigrants and refugees. John Calvin insisted that Geneva become a..
A home for all
Here is the sad fact: Every time I step into a church, I never expect to be fully welcomed. As a nonbinary..
John Lomperis
“There’s obviously no joy in the pain of others, whether we agree or disagree.” – John Lomperis, a delegate from Indiana to..
Latin American Catholic Bishop’s Conference (40 years ago)
40 years ago — March 19, 1979 The Third General Conference of Latin American Bishops (CELAM III) met in Puebla, Mexico, January..
“I can’t afford to be saved”
Guest commentary by Carlton Johnson If I live to be as old as my birthday, I know that I’ll never forget those..
Woven together at NEXT Church — The conference in pictures
SEATTLE — Worship. Fellowship. Collaborative learning. The 2019 NEXT Church national gathering had as its theme “Woven Together: Stories of Dissonance, Sacrifice and..
Combat veterans, post-traumatic growth and the role of the church
Since the attack on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, the United States of America has been at war. By..
Woven together: NEXT Church conference knits together stories of people and place
SEATTLE — The story of Ruth served as the backdrop for three days of discussion on story, community, lament, displacement and God’s..
What’s right about Presbytery of the James?
Presbytery of the James — Virginia Following the 2017 white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, the Presbytery of the James (POJ) adopted..