"The practical necessity of innovation in our increasingly post-Christian country is an opportunity, perhaps even a movement of grace," writes Chris Dela Cruz.
Rob Lowry, the chair of the Presbyteries’ Cooperative Committee for the Examination of Candidates, writes about revamping the PC(USA) ordination process.
The Outlook received 10 awards, including honors for their design, professional resourcing, theological reflection, and critical review.
After a decade of innovation, growth and “pastoral shopkeeping,” essayist Andy Kadzban realized he had left God out of the equation.
“We hope that GA commissioners will recognize that their task is to enrich the whole church, and not just those they agree with.”
Brian Ellison calls for inclusive leadership in the PC(USA) and support of the Olympia overture.
A group of liberal, evangelical, conservative, centrist Presbyterians critiques POL-01’s second point, which will alienate conservatives and evangelicals, they say.
Daniel Herron, one of the advocates who brought the Olympia overture forward, shares his perspective on why this "Book of Order" amendment is important.
Jack Haberer remembers a past PC(USA) polity decision that resulted in a massive exodus. What can we learn from our past, he asks?
When there is so much division and strife in our day-to-day, we need something more than radical hospitality to bind us. We need what I call belligerent hospitality, writes Maggie Alsup.
When the congregation at Arlington Presbyterian Church decided to be the church, Sharon Core reflects, profound shifts followed.
Scott Barton writes about worshiping in a different context: "Everything understood,/Though no words known to me."
Karie Charlton finds new depths to hospitality during a silent retreat.
Eight unique ministries offer insights into the future of the ever-evolving church.
If the Eras Tour is a festival of friendship, then Taylor’s new album is a gateway to restorative community, writes Hannah Lovaglio.
If we do the work, if we keep listening, we get to co-write the next plausible chapter of our good news together, writes Karen Rohrer.
Theologians and writers Andrew Root and Kenda Creasy Dean have different takes on innovation. They join Wes Ellis to share their perspectives on the future of the church.
When we start from a perspective of abundance, our blessings become clear and our work less daunting, writes Teri McDowell Ott.
Nadine Ellsworth-Moran visited Berlin in 1990. Her host, a friend of a friend of a friend, taught her about the tenuous ties that bind us — and the gift of radical hospitality.
There's what we can't see, writes Dartinia Hull, and there is what we don't see.
In each issue of the Outlook, we include a discussion guide to further reflect on the issue. We recommend using this guide in your Bible study, small group or book club. It's our invitation into a faithful conversation.
Artificial intelligence reflects our imperfections, but that is not the whole story, writes Katy Shevel.
Andrew Taylor-Troutman reflects on the care, life and grief he witnessed as the life of a parishioner came to an end.
Psychologist and theologian Chanequa Walker-Barnes encounters her tenth grade self in Beyoncé’s latest album, "Cowboy Carter."
Alan Olson called Amazon customer service expecting to pour out his righteous anger. Instead, he encountered an employee who taught him about grace.
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