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Helping churches talk about racism

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90-minute Presbyterian Outlook webinar on-demand replay Recorded October 29, 2019 Presented by Carolyn B. Helsel If you are in one of the many predominantly-white Presbyterian congregations across the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), chances are that racism isn’t a topic that gets addressed from the pulpit unless there’s a major news event of a hate crime. Many people avoid talking about racism for a number of reasons: worry that they will say the wrong thing, the belief that avoiding the subject will make race less significant or the fear of creating conflict in the church. As a white preacher and professor of preaching, Carolyn Helsel has written two books to help churches begin these conversations, and people of different races have commented on how her books have helped them engage in deeper conversations with one another on racism. During this webinar, she will help congregations start having meaningful conversations about race. On-demand replay— $29.95 (1-6 participants … [Read more...]

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Storytelling and stewardship: How stories form the church into generous stewards

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90-minute Presbyterian Outlook webinar Recored August 29, 2019 at 2 p.m. ET (11 a.m. PT) – On demand replay Presented by Sean Mitchell Stories are told everywhere — at the dinner table, in the store and in the classroom. Stories shape us and influence our formation and decision-making. And, storytelling informs and shapes practices of discipleship as well. Join Sean Mitchell in this webinar as he presents storytelling as a core practice for equipping the saints to mature as generous stewards. He will discuss examples of stewardship storytelling from Scripture and church history and provide a framework for developing a storytelling model for church leaders. On-demand video replay — $29.95 (1-6 participants from the same church/ministry) Purchase the Webinar Who should attend? If you are a pastor, elder, congregational leader of a stewardship ministry team or involved in planning a church fundraising initiative, this webinar will teach you how and when to tell stewardship … [Read more...]

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Presbyterian Outlook bicentennial celebration

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Congratulatory ads If you are unable to attend the celebration, you can still be a part of this historic occasion.  Please consider purchasing a congratulatory ad which will be included in our last issue of 2019. You can include good wishes or express your appreciation for the Presbyterian Outlook and its contributors.  Individuals, churches, groups and institutions can purchase an ad.  Ad sales end November 1 and materials are due November 4. On October 5, we celebrated The Presbyterian Outlook's first 200 years. Brian Blount and Ted Wardlaw spoke on the past, present and future role of the magazine in church and culture.  Editor Jill Duffield offered a reflection and moderated a time of questions and answers. Thank you for your continued support of The Presbyterian Outlook's mission and ministry. I am unable to attend but would like to donate. Program:  Morning Keynote address: “Navigating between ‘amen’ and ‘no’: The dilemma and promise of The Presbyterian Outlook” by … [Read more...]

Healing the Wounds of Privilege (webinar)

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90-minute Outlook webinar Recorded January 15, 2019 Presented by Amy Julia Becker On-demand video replay — $29.95 (1-6 participants from the same church/ministry) Purchase the Webinar The social divisions in contemporary culture – divisions of race/ethnicity, socioeconomic class, ability, gender, sexuality  and more – threaten to tear apart communities.  These divisions perpetuate injustice and provoke violence, shame, defensiveness and fear. This web of social problem has spiritual roots, and Christians have an opportunity to apply the spiritual tools of our faith tradition to bring a message and actions of healing and hope in a world often overcome by fear and hurt.  As a white woman who grew up in a small southern town, as an affluent woman who now lives in the northeast and as the mother of a child with Down syndrome, Amy Julia Becker will share personal stories as well as biblical and theological reflection to invite participants to explore their own experiences of privilege … [Read more...]

Equipping faith leaders in suicide prevention

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90-minute Outlook webinar presented by Frank Clark and Chip Hardwick Recorded November 8  On-demand video replay — $29.95 (1-6 participants from the same church/ministry) Purchase the Webinar As the suicide rate reaches record highs and the headlines tell of celebrities who have taken their own lives, faith leaders are asking how the church can help those in the depths of depression and other mental illnesses. Surveys reveal that faith leaders are frequently the first contact for those considering suicide, and yet faith leaders often do not know what to say or how to get people the help they desperately need. This webinar will help equip faith leaders talk about suicide from a theological and biblical perspective, addressing common misconceptions that are often painful to those already suffering. We will also approach the topic from a mental health perspective, considering warning signs that someone needs help and then giving tools for what kind of help is needed and how to … [Read more...]

Scaling walls: Leading the way into faithful conversations in divided times

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90-minute Outlook webinar presented by Don Meeks Recorded October 16, 2018 On-demand video replay — $29.95 (1-6 participants from the same church/ministry) Purchase the Webinar “With my God I can scale a wall.” Psalm 18:29 It’s no secret that we are living in a time of great anxiety. Polarizing tension over issues of the day creates emotional and relational walls that threaten to divide families, neighbors and churches. Many of us don’t always express our own thoughts and emotions very well, let alone know how to equip others to deal with these realities. In such times, how do we live and lead beyond the typical "fight or flight" tendencies we all have? This webinar will help pastors, church staff, elders and members recognize how cultural walls offer unprecedented opportunities for faithful discipleship conversations. Don Meeks seeks to equip participants with a foundational biblical framework and a few simple tools that, when practiced faithfully, offer a way to transform … [Read more...]

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