"If a church’s vitality is measured less by what it takes in (people or dollars) and more by what it gives out (meeting needs outside its walls), the downturn in Sunday service attendance could become a catalyst for greater vitality," writes Sheldon W. Sorge.
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A new survey of church leaders details what the pandemic was like and how it changed church leaders. Where do pastors go from here, it asks?
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
Dr. Azza Karam, formerly of the United Nations, tells the World Council of Churches it’s time to ‘act as believers.’
Candice Marie Benbow explains how the film depicts the Black church in all of its conflicting glory.
A Christian ed lesson for children on Luke 15:1-10.
Teri McDowell Ott reflects on the challenge and gift of being lost, and how we can live with the certainty that will be found by our God who seeks.
Lesson 2 of the 2022-2023 Presbyterian Women/Horizons Bible Study.
“Maybe our experience, with its amazing blessings on both sides, will encourage another to listen to God’s prompting in his or her heart and change someone’s life forever.”
Presbyterians for Earth Care webinar explains underpublicized aspects of the Inflation Reduction Act.
"Rather than deny our own capacity to help, let us explore the resources we have and imagine new ways we might meet the needs before us."
Who is our neighbor?
Responding to an article previously published by the Outlook, Lee Hinson-Hasty ponders the future of pastoral leadership. Are we asking the right questions? Are we looking at the right data? Are we investing in future leaders?
‘The humanitarian situation is terrible and could deteriorate without immediate international intervention,’ said Asif Shirazi, Islamic Relief’s country director in Pakistan.
Wednesday marks the opening of the WCC’s 11th Assembly, which includes a substantial contingent from the PC(USA).
Gregg Brekke reports on the path forward to the PC(USA)’s 226th General Assembly (2024), and how these initial decisions were made.
Thomas Wesley Moore IV was called to be an interim pastor within five years of his ordination. He shares why working with churches in transition is important.
Chandler sent overly familiar direct messages to a woman over Instagram, violating church policy.
The gift comes from the estate of Dana Mitchell, who for 28 years administered PAM’s Worship and Music Conference.
Jordan Tarwater reviews Robin W. Lovin's new book.
‘We worship God by caring for creation,’ the report reads.
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) delegation to take active role.
College chaplain Jeremy Wilhelmi encourages college students to be curious as they claim their own faith, often for the first time.
Naila Khan, an independent journalist based in New Delhi, reports.
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