Finding God’s purpose through coaching
As I prepared to write this article, I was trying to find my work journal from 2019. When I transitioned into full-time..
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Conservative United Methodists announce new name, logo, website for planned denomination
(RNS) — Conservative United Methodists have chosen a name for the denomination they plan to form if a proposal to split the..
Video: J. Herbert Nelson reflects on 35 years of ministry
(OGA) The year was 1986 and J. Herbert Nelson, II began his career as a Presbyterian pastor. Little did he know where the..
Wright, Henderson increase roles with Office of the General Assembly
LOUISVILLE (OGA) After serving in an interim role with the Office of the General Assembly for more than 18 months, Dianna Wright..
Compass for the soul
My journey into the art of spiritual direction began, surprisingly enough, in the Texas Hill Country. I was a newly minted pastor..
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..
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 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..
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..
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..
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..
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:..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
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..
Spiritual friendship
Spiritual direction saved my ministry! In the early 1990s, I “hit the wall” and entered a program in spiritual direction through Oasis..
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