Embracing gratitude
Jimmie Hawkins reflects on 2022 and speaks a word of hope for 2023.
This issue of the Outlook explores the past, present and future of theological education — an important topic with the recent retirements of an esteemed and long-serving cohort of Presbyterian seminary presidents. How will we educate in this changing landscape to nurture and support the next generation of theological leaders? Read this issue to join this faithful conversation.
Jimmie Hawkins reflects on 2022 and speaks a word of hope for 2023.
"Soulen clearly believes that supersessionism is the main reason so many Christians fail to see the unity of Old and New Testaments, and that failure to take seriously the revealed Name of God is the key factor."
"When we remember where we came from, we are obligated to live outside of our schedules and forget our impatience. In an American world full of rush and calendars, Smith offers an alternative: we are to rest."
Anderson openly shares their journey … eventually declaring, “I ... am non-binary. I am not a woman, as society already thinks, but I am also not a man. I am a Not, and I am happy there.”
The “nap bishop,” as Hersey is known, insists that economic systems trick us into believing we are only worth as much as we produce, and the church is not exempt.
Brian Blount on the gravity-free, unsettling, approach to preparing church leaders.
Theodore J. Wardlaw considers what changes will strengthen theological education in our “between the times” period.
Envisioning new and creative possibilities for seminaries with Columbia Theological Seminary’s new president, Victor Aloyo.
A word of gratitude and acknowledgment for the many donors who make the Outlook’s ministry possible.
Outlook's national reporter Leslie Scanlon will be moving on to new opportunities and challenges in 2023. We are grateful for her many years of faithful service.
In this issue of the Outlook, we explore the changing landscape of theological education — both challenges and opportunities.
Lee Hinson Hasty reflects on the work being done to adapt theological education and the holiness of fostering change.
"There is great opportunity for reframing our pipeline of talent, ensuring we can provide the future of the church with educated and sharp theological thinkers who are capable of loving those who think differently than themselves."
A uniform lesson for March 12, 2023.
A uniform lesson for March 5, 2023.
A uniform lesson for February 26, 2023.
How the Spirit is moving in one new worshiping community.