Transitions (from the Sept. 14, 2015 issue)
John Y. Todd III, to interim pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Lancaster, S.C.
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Ordinations (from the Sept. 14, 2015 issue)
Kari Olson, to pastor, Hope of Christ Presbyterian Church, Summit Hill, Pa., by Seattle Presbytery
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September 14, 2015: Digital issue for subscribers (theological education)
The digital issue of the Presbyterian Outlook’s September 14, 2015 issue is now available! It is viewable on most computers, tablets, and smartphones. Click..
The power and potential of international mission partnerships
Guest commentary by Bill Paul As people of God we are called to both ministry and mission. Ministry is what we do..
Distance in Preaching: Room to Speak, Space To Listen
by Michael Brothers Wm. B. Eerdmans, Grand Rapids, Mich. 189 pages REVIEWED BY SEAN MILLER The preaching world still mourns the loss..
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Hark! Listening for the Surprises of Advent
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Reading with our relatives
When Moses came down from the mountain, he brought with him some excellent advice. It has proved hard to apply. It goes..
Preaching to an age of doubt
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Deceased (from the August 31, 2015 issue)
James Renwick Bell, 97, Jan. 16, Auburn, Pa. Irwin M. Brandjord, 83, Jan. 14, Sheridan, Wyo. Frank R. Gurgess, 92, Jan. 12,..
Honorably retired (from the August 31, 2015 issue)
Gerald Allan Butler, from temporary pastor, Pisgah Presbyterian Church, Somerset, Ky. Kenneth Lee Cuthbertson, from member at large, Albuquerque, N.M. Robert Lee..
Transitions (from the August 31, 2015 issue)
Craig Butler, to interim pastor, Van Wyck Presbyterian Church, Van Wyck, S.C. Adam Copeland, to director of the Center for Stewardship Leaders, Luther Seminary, St. Paul,..
Ordinations (from the August 31, 2015 issue)
Michael Hill, to pastor, United Presbyterian Church, North Bend, Neb., by John Calvin Presbytery
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