Racism and religious persecution: Who’s burning black churches?
Guest commentary by Denise Anderson On June 17, 2015, nine people were shot and killed at Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South..
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Ministry, militarization and mass incarceration
As of this writing America continues to process the images of both non-violent and violent protest in Baltimore in the wake of..
Police chaplaincy: Supporting those called to law enforcement
by J. Eric Skidmore Last year 117 American law enforcement officers died in the line of duty. On the evening of May..
July 6, 2015: Digital issue for subscribers (Christian weddings and marriage)
The digital issue of the Presbyterian Outlook’s July 6, 2015 issue is now available! It is viewable on most computers, tablets, and smartphones. Click..
A plea for the next executive director
In a bit of social media commentary recently, I pled with the Presbyterian Mission Agency board to consider making formal theological education..
Better than church? Religions’ social events have higher purpose
(RNS) The Christian conference circuit has special appeal to women. Jews and Muslims alike have dinners and parties organized around their holiday..
Incarceration and Faith: A co-interview between Brian Merritt & Kara Tragresser
We stood in that field a good distance from Georgia Diagnostic and Classification State Prison while I related to my other friends from..
Presbyterian Women gather in Minneapolis for churchwide gathering
In mid-June, over 1700 convened for the Presbyterian Women Churchwide Gathering in Minneapolis. Voting representatives arrived early for the triennial business meeting..
Our persistent prejudice and resilient virtue
by Dean Thompson AS WE PONDER HATRED’S COMPLEX DYNAMICS, Charles M. Blow’s profound picture provides pastoral insight. “Hate is never about..
Remorseful, repentant, restored
by Jeanne Bishop Homar Fajardo is a native of Waco, Texas, who became a husband and father at age 15. To supplement..
Inimai Chettiar
“They’re actually all agreeing on mass incarceration. This has now risen to the level where virtually everyone running for president is saying..
Editorial – 10 years ago
10 years ago — May 30, 2005 With the expectant release of the report from the Task Force on Peace, Unity and..
Deceased (from the June 22, 2015 issue)
Roland W. Anderson, 96, Nov. 16, Santa Rosa, Calif. Edward D. Auchard, 94, Dec. 12, Bryan, Ohio James Miller Blanton, 96, Dec...
Honorably retired (from the June 22, 2015 issue)
Gregory F. Albert, from designated pastor, New Brunswick Presbyterian Church, New Brunswick, N.J. Karen Marie D. Beals, from pastor, Springville Presbyterian Church,..
Transitions (from the June 22, 2015 issue)
Rich Gelson, to pastor, Pilgrim Presbyterian Church, Phillipsburg, N.J., from pastor, Fairmount Presbyterian Church, Califon, N.J. Nancy Pearson, to pastor, Community Presbyterian..
Anniversaries (from the June 22, 2015 issue)
Memorial Presbyterian Church, Norman, Okla., 50 years
From Here to Maturity: Overcoming the Juvenilization of American Christianity
by Thomas E. Bergler Wm. B. Eerdmans, Grand Rapids, Mich. 175 pages REVIEWED BY ANDY NAGEL How will we attract the young..
Swearingen toast
Guest commentary by Ed Koster In the 1920s, the Presbyterian Church was afflicted by theological, social and polity conflicts that went to..
June 22, 2015: Digital issue for subscribers (Justice, mercy & reconciliation)
The digital issue of the Presbyterian Outlook’s June 22, 2015 issue is now available! It is viewable on almost all computers, tablets, and..
Four invitations from leaders of the 1001 New Worshipping Communities movement
Guest commentary from 27 leaders in the 1001 New Worshipping Communities movement We write as a group of grassroots leaders in the..
Embracing the Body: Finding God in Our Flesh and Bone
by Tara M. Owens Intervarsity Press, Downers Grove, Ill. 240 pages REVIEWED BY ASHLEY GOFF What does it mean to be at..
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Eliminating (or limiting) five common words in youth ministry
Guest Outpost blog by Jeremy Cain Wilhelmi As Presbyterians, we often call ourselves “people of the Word.” We do so because we believe..
Honorably retired (from the June 8, 2015 issue)
Gretchen Lord Anderson, from member at large, Sun Prairie, Wis. Brant Dale Baker, from pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Mesa, Ariz. Karen W...
Arlene W. Gordon
“What is the answer? The answers don’t come easy. However, we are all challenged to get involved and stop standing on the..