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
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...]
Welcoming refugees and immigrants: Loving others because God first loved us
90-minute Presbyterian Outlook webinar Presented by Kent Annan Recorded Tuesday, August 28 On-demand video replay — $29.95 (1-6 participants from the same church/ministry) Purchase the Webinar In this webinar, we will focus on how to become more welcoming to refugees and immigrants — personally, as a church and as a country. The presentation will look at the theological and scriptural reasons for welcoming, while also specifically addressing real concerns that many people have. We’ll explore practical ways to help locally, nationally and internationally. And, you’ll be introduced to spiritual practices that can help a church and its members go deeper on this issue, wherever they are along the political spectrum. Kent Annan will also share stories that encourage the church to be more welcoming. After participating in this webinar, you will: Be able to address real concerns that people have about refugee and immigration issues. Know spiritual practices that can be … [Read more...]
2018 GA bulletin inserts
What happened at the 223rd General Assembly? Post-GA bulletin inserts What will they hear? Who will tell them? Give your church members a fast, accurate and fair account of what happened at the General Assembly. We explain how the assembly voted on the most significant issues – from new denominational leadership to the world’s concerns. You can provide them with a summary of the news in a bulletin insert the day the assembly adjourns prepared by the award-winning Presbyterian Outlook news team. Post-GA bulletin inserts will be available for download on the afternoon of Saturday, June 23 – the day the assembly closes. Order Post-GA bulletin inserts: Congregations less than 250 = $20 Congregations with membership of 250 or more = $30 Presbyteries are invited to order for all of their congregations for 1 cent per member. Call George Whipple to order: (800) 446-6008 ext. 756 Bulletins come in regular and large print versions. Color and black-and-white options will be … [Read more...]
Beyond Sunday school: Exploring different models of faith formation
90-minute Outlook webinar presented by Traci Smith Recorded May 1, 2018 Webinar replay — $29.95 (1-6 participants from the same church/ministry) Purchase the Webinar On-demand video replay allows you to watch the video recording on the Outlook's website whenever it is convenient for you and as many times as is helpful. Is your congregation struggling with declining attendance in Sunday school? Do you have a hard time finding, training and retaining qualified Sunday school teachers? Do you want to have a vibrant Christian education program for all ages, but feel unsure what to do or how to do it? If you said "yes" to any of these questions, this webinar might be for you! We'll take a look at the traditional Sunday school model and talk about why it's not working well for many congregations. We'll explore options for creating intergenerational models of faith formation that work well in many contexts. We'll also discuss how to equip parents well so they can teach faith at … [Read more...]
Engaging in the holy work of gun violence prevention: Practical resources for congregations and their leaders for education and action
Co-sponsored by Presbyterian Disaster Assistance and the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program 90-minute Outlook webinar Recorded April 16, 2018 Thanks to the generosity of Presbyterian Disaster Assistance and the Presbyterian Peacemaking Program, we are able to offer this webinar at the reduced rate of $9.99. On-demand replay: Purchase the Webinar Join us as we share information, resources and conversation with others concerned about gun violence prevention. In the wake of yet another school shooting, another headline of gun violence, another story of a life cut short by a bullet either by accident or intent, many people of faith are asking how they can participate in preventing such tragic events in the future. Often congregations and their leaders want to respond but don’t know how to do so effectively and faithfully. This webinar will begin to equip those who are feeling called to prevent gun violence but unsure what the shape of that call should take. A panel of … [Read more...]
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