Living in community is a gift, a responsibility, a challenge. What does it meant to love one’s enemies? To deal gracefully with those whose default mode is "no"? To do your part, but not do more than is healthy for yourself or the system? This issue looks through various angles at how to have a healthy, faithful life together. Click here to read the issue in the Uberflip reader. What does Jesus mean by “love your enemies”? Thomas Currie digs deep into one of Jesus’ toughest commandments. Dealing lovingly with the roadblockers Christian leaders are called to cultivate and practice empathy, even with those who say “no” to everything. Over- or under-function? Family systems theory offers resources for ministry leaders seeking a healthy life balance. GA overturesHere’s a round-up of overtures going to the 223rdGeneral Assembly. Inferno Poetry by Paul Hooker … [Read more...]

Presbyterians have long appreciated the process of learning. As “people of the book,” church leaders are reliant on the Word revealed in Scripture first, and committed to learning about the Triune God through education and practice. This issue explores the significance books have in lives of faith and offers many titles that may make their way onto spring reading lists. Click here to read the issue in the Uberflip reader. Books briefly noted Prayer, poetry, biography, theology. Roy Howard offers glimpses of a wide array of new titles. Books in review Five full-length book reviews focus on issues and questions facing the church and her leaders. Book recommendations What are younger Presbyterian leaders reading? Here, they share which books have been transformative and recently captured their attention. What’s on your bookshelf? Elizabeth N.H. Link reflects on the personal impact of the written word in her life and faith. NEXT Church The annual gathering encouraged … [Read more...]