August 31, 2015: Digital issue for subscribers (Preaching in the 21st century)
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From aiming too low to reaching higher ground: William Barber II preaches at MLK conference
“It’s time to take our movements to the public square!” “Too many prayers have been prayed to stay where we are!” “There..
The new civil rights movement: Journalist Charles Blow addresses MLK conference at Montreat
Fifty years after Marin Luther King Jr. spoke in Montreat’s auditorium, almost 1,000 participants have gathered to remember King’s message and..
Looking toward the future: MLK conference hopes to continue the dream
“When the church is true to its nature, when it is true to the gospel of Jesus Christ and when it is..
A pilgrim’s way in the Yorkshire Dales
Guest commentary by Robert Hoch Summer in our family often means a walking holiday, usually in England, since this is my wife..
The Cultivated Life: From Ceaseless Striving to Receiving Joy
by Susan S. Phillips Intervarsity Press: Downers Grove, Ill. 240 pages REVIEWED BY EMILY BERMAN D’ANDREA Susan S. Phillips poses two questions..
Interim leadership for such a time as this
Guest commentary by Robert Lowry (in response to “A time for permanent leadership”) John Wimberly is correct. Long-term, stable leadership does indeed..
Aligning stewardship with the greater church mission
by Sean Mitchell For years, I have been involved in a specific conversation on multiple occasions with multiple groups. The conversation unfolds..
Five opportunities for transforming and preserving the annual pledge campaign
by Sean Mitchell If you’ve wished for this, you are in good company. Most are looking for the exit ramp and hoping..
1001 conference emphasized community and care
The first national 1001 New Worshiping Communities conference, “Pursued by Grace,” was held August 10-13 in St. Pete Beach, Florida. Previously held..
Board chair: Challenges and crises may lead to opportunities
The difficulties the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is facing may provide opportunities for it to become a leaner, more focused denomination. That’s part..
Calendar Check – October 2015
Oct. 5-11 Abiquiu, N.M. Journey toward Wholeness featuring Parker Palmer. Ghost Ranch. couragerenewal.org/parker Oct. 11 Stony Point, N.Y. Stony Point Center Gala...
Calendar Check – September 2015
Sept. 21-22 Pittsburgh W. Don McCLure Lectures in World Mission and Evangelism featuring Graham Cray. Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. pts.edu
Martin Luther King at Montreat – 50 years ago
50 Years ago — September 6, 1965 Applause is almost foreign to the Montreat auditorium … but the King appearance produced a..
Deceased (from the August 17, 2015 issue)
Marcus R. Barber, 67, March 10, McAlester, Okla. Roland Oliver Castro, 66, Oct. 2, Winter Haven, Fla. Gordon Kunde, 78, May 18,..
Honorably retired (from the August 17, 2015 issue)
Robert J. Anderson, from pastor, United Presbyterian Church, Daytona Beach, Fla. Victoria M. G. ByRoade, from pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Dunedin, Fla...
Transitions (from the August 17, 2015 issue)
Jeffrey E. Bryan, to pastor, Oakland Avenue Church, Rock Hill, S.C., from pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Springfield, Pa. Elliott Hipp, to interim..
Why ordain ruling elders?
by Thomas W. Currie There are very few liturgical moments in the worship of most Presbyterians that require extensive choreography. As a..
Sermon as graphic novel: A comic book approach to the gospel
Guest commentary by Corbin Crable The appeal of comic books is as strong in adulthood for Jonas Hayes as it was the first..
How To Read the Bible
by Harvey Cox HarperOne, San Francisco. 272 pages REVIEWED BY DOROTHY LAPENTA For the past 13 years, I have facilitated a group..
Guided by our confessions
by David W. Johnson The questions Ordained service in the Presbyterian Church begins the way that marriage begins: with questions. There are..
August 17, 2015: Digital issue for subscribers (Stewardship)
The digital issue of the Presbyterian Outlook’s August 17, 2015 issue is now available! It is viewable on most computers, tablets, and smartphones. Click..
A Children’s Psalm
Dear Lord let us hear your voice, Show us how we should forgive. Join us so we can rejoice, For with you..
Building spiritual community through officer training
by Laura Smith Conrad My church’s session did an exercise a few years ago. It revealed that we were really good at..
The PC(USA): Stretched harmony
Guest commentary by Doug Kelly “Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony.” (Colossians 3:14) I love..