News and Current Affairs

Soul to soul: ‘Relational meetings’ are effective tool for successful community organizing, Hammond tells evangelism conference workshop

ST. PETE BEACH, FLA (PNS)   On the plane here for the 2013 Evangelism and Church Growth Conference, the Rev. Trey Hammond was..

Egyptian Christians minister on in spite of violence: A PC(USA) mission letter from Cairo

CAIRO (PNS) Warm greetings to all of you in the grace and peace of Christ. While circumstances continue to be difficult for..

Situation Report – Colorado Flooding

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance is responding in Colorado, where heavy rain over the past few days has caused severe flooding.  Areas affected include..

From farm to iPhone: Cultural adaptation a challenge to churches, Pagitt tells evangelism conference

We remain committed to eradicating gun violence: Office of Public Witness’s J. Herbert Nelson issues statement in wake of D.C. shootings

WASHINGTON – The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Office of Public Witness (OPW) in Washington, DC, is saddened by the deaths of thirteen people (including..

‘Presbyterian ministers for $400, Alex’

LOUISVILLE –  Before you start buying vowels, tune into “Jeopardy” on Sept. 23. Two of the three contestants on the fabled TV..

A matter of gifts: Wisconsin pastor takes congregation’s unique worship life beyond local church

SHAWNO, WIS (PNS) Worship at First Presbyterian Church in Shawano, Wis., always includes scripture, prayer and sacred music. In can also feature..

WCC and Global Christian Forum seek Christian unity together

GENEVA – World Council of Churches (WCC) seminar has marked the strengthening of relationships between the WCC and the Global Christian Forum (GCF),..

‘God brought you here’” Evangelism & Church Growth leaders’ visit strengthens ties with Brazilian partners

LOUISVILLE –  When Evangelism & Church Growth director Eric Hoey heard Brazilian pastor and world mission leader Jonas Furtado do Nascimento say, “God brought..

Mid Council Commission II will recommend reducing synods to ‘no more than eight’