Spiritual growth through relationships

When I was in college, my campus chaplain was someone who was influential beyond words in my spiritual direction. She was the..

Weekly Liturgy

Order of worship — March 7, 2021

You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation. It is free for..

What's right?

What’s right about Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian Church?

Rosedale Gardens Presbyterian Church — Livonia, Michigan Our church is known as the Mission Station. Through the passionate leadership of pastors and..

Voices

Who prays for you?

I recently began meeting with a new spiritual director. At the beginning of our session, she asked if I would like to..

Presbyterian News Service

This week’s COVID-19 death milestone leads Christian leaders to pray

(PNS) Member communions of the National Council of Churches contributed to “Words of Comfort, Prayers for the People,” a 21-minute video released..

Voices

Warm hearts at a freezing cold Texas camp

Guest commentary by Cliff Stewart Next year will mark a century of ministry at the Presbyterian Buffalo Gap Encampment in Texas! The..

Looking into the lectionary

2nd Sunday in Lent — February 28, 2021

Mark 8:31-38 Lent 2B The Gospel lesson for the second Sunday of Lent raises one of the most difficult of theological questions:..

Religion News Service

United Methodists reschedule meeting — and decision on splitting — again

(RNS) — The United Methodist Church has once again postponed its quadrennial meeting due to the COVID-19 pandemic, delaying further a widely..

Family Faith Formation

February 28 — Abraham and Sarah: Family faith formation @ home

Note: During the season of Lent you may want to have the following items available for your gathering space: a candle and..

Book Reviews

Becoming Brave: Finding the Courage to Pursue Racial Justice Now

Brenda Salter McNeil Brazos Press, 208 pages Reviewed by Katina Sharp As a pastor, I spend much of my time trying to..

Christian Ed for Children

Holy promises — Christian ed at home

When I was a child, I believed all promises were binding and equally important. If a friend said she could play outside..

Voices

I’m wrestling with the COVID-19 vaccine…

I’m a 32-year-old pastor serving a wonderful congregation in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. As of the time of this writing, I have..

Insights columns

Meeting Jesus after Sunday school

When I was growing up, I assumed all childhoods were like mine. What else did I know? I assumed every child had..

Outlook Features

Guiding young adults with hospitality, exploration, community and service

Collegiate ministry encompasses all areas of young adults’ lives. Campus chaplains invite students into practices of hospitality, exploration, community and service, and..

Voices

Thin places — Here, there or everywhere?

Thin places In the summer of 2004, I traveled for two months in Scotland. Six of those weeks were spent volunteering with..

Weekly Liturgy

Order of worship — February 28, 2021

You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation. It is free for..

Presbyterian News Service

John Detterick, who led both the General Assembly Council and the Board of Pensions, dies at age 80

(PNS) John Detterick, who for eight years led the General Assembly Council (now the Presbyterian Mission Agency) and before that the Board..

Presbyterian News Service

Winter storms impact churches, presbyteries in Synod of the Sun

(PNS) Presbyterian Disaster Assistance has reached out to presbyteries in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Louisiana to offer assistance following a round of..

Book Reviews

Tempered Resilience: How Leaders Are Formed in the Crucible of Change

Tod Bolsinger IVP Press, 256 pages Tod Bolsinger has gained wide recognition for his leadership expertise displayed in “Canoeing the Mountains.” Since..