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Flexibility proves key to attracting young adult ruling elders

LOUISVILLE – In some Presbyterian congregations, young adult ruling elders are as scarce as bourbon in a Baptist sanctuary. As one who..

Not exactly like herding cats: Volunteers help 1,500 Big Tent participants find their way around

Andrea Trautwein (left) and Sue Lutz are serving as coordinators of volunteers at Big Tent. —Jerry Van Marter LOUISVILLE Gathering more than 1,550..

Yamada invokes Gospel theme in plenary

LOUISVILLE – Frank Yamada, president of McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago, loves his electronic toys. He loves being connected. And he knows..

123 down, 878 to go: 1001 new worshiping communities are gap-fillers, White says

LOUISVILLE   Vera White, associate for 1001 New Worshiping Communities, touts the movement during her sermon Friday at Big Tent —Danny Bolin Some..

More than 1,400 attend Big Tent kickoff event

  LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Opening worship for Big Tent welcomed more than 1,400 Presbyterians into the Kentucky International Convention Center on Thursday..

Presbyterians urge Wendy’s to join Fair Food Program

Communication from A to Z: PCN Big Tent conference to tell old, old story in many new ways

  The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s Office of Communication Ministries, The Presbyterian Outlook, the Presbyterian Writers Guild and the Pittsburgh-based Presbyterian Media Mission are joining forces to sponsor..

Robert Lupton addresses packed house at Big Tent pre-conference on Thursday

LOUISVILLE - Robert Lupton, a community organizer working in urban ministry in Atlanta, has learned from his mistakes. One of his key..

National Elders Conference at Big Tent offers opportunities to connect, explore, listen

  LOUISVILLE - A conference organizer predicts that the National Elders Conference, part of the Big Tent Aug. 1-3, will be a chance for ruling elders..

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Celebrates 25th Year in Louisville: Community-wide street party to commemorate move to the Louisville community

  LOUISVILLE - Presbyterians from across the nation will gather in Louisville to celebrate the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s Big Tent conference on August..

Author Robert Lupton to address Big Tent’s World Mission Conference

LOUISVILLE - Robert Lupton, author of the popular book Toxic Charity:  How Churches and Charities Hurt Those They Help (And How to Reverse It),..

Video: Why are you excited for Turning the Tables at Big Tent?

"Why are you excited for Turning the Tables at Big Tent?" video created by #TurningTables13 planning team for #BigTent13