Recently, a retired pastor explained to me how he secured his first call. There was a catalog of open positions published and..
We pastor-types do not look for a job, we seek a call. Churches do not hire a minister, they extend a call...
I prefer “transition” to “change,” for a transition implies intention. Change is our only constant. But “transition” means to go or cross..
Guest commentary by Sarah Craven As we stood in the midst of a genocide memorial where over 50,000 people were buried and..
My church recently lost a great man. Actually, I can confidently say that not just our church, but our community lost a..
Leslie Scanlon has been the Presbyterian Outlook’s national reporter since 2000. She has covered countless Presbyterian meetings, written a myriad of feature..
The most fraught time in a congregation’s life is transition. A new pastor arrives, a new cohort of leaders emerges, the world..
I made a passing remark during a class about Karl Barth meeting with Billy Graham. My students were all over it. “Karl..
We asked our bloggers to share their biggest dreams for the church. Here’s what they imagine. We can put a..
“Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life.” — Rachel Carson Let’s begin..
We asked our bloggers to share their biggest dreams for the church. Here’s what they imagine. The 5-year-old exclaims, “There’s my friend!”..
EL MONTE, California – With only about 70 students, International Theological Seminary in suburban Los Angeles doesn’t have an impressive campus, a..
We asked our bloggers to share their biggest dreams for the church. Here's what they imagine. Dreaming big has always come easily..
We asked our bloggers to share their biggest dreams for the church. Here’s what they imagine. If I could dream anything for..
I noticed early on that when pastors get together, one of two things tends to happen. Either everybody gets into a..
Our coffee table at home was always covered with publications like The Presbyterian Outlook and newsletters from organizations that fought racism and..
Second Presbyterian Church where I worship in Kansas City, Missouri, is in the midst of a physical overhaul in concert with a..
Congregation Anshe Poale Zedek gathered for worship on a Saturday in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, as Jews have been gathering for thousands of years...
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God,” Jesus taught the crowds during the Sermon on the Mount...
According to historians, Hadrian, the Roman emperor who ruled Rome from 117 to 138 A.D., ordered his soldiers to build a wall between Britain and Scotland,..
“I’m just being honest.” Often, I’ve found that short phrase comes after a biting comment. As if “being honest” absolves the speaker..
This week we asked the Outlook bloggers to share a “ministry hack” they’ve learned. Here’s what they shared. Oscar Wilde once lamented..
Guest commentary by Ben Keller We know that church hasn’t always been a safe and supportive place for those with special needs..
This week we asked the Outlook bloggers to share a “ministry hack” they’ve learned. Here’s what they shared. OK… I’ve never really..
One child might sit quietly for most of worship, another person might be walking circles around the sanctuary. A third might..
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