The theology of hymns, for better or worse
Having written a few hymns, I’ve learned this: They teach theology, and sometimes that can be problematic. For instance, think of the..
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A Presbyterian elder …
A Presbyterian elder who played golf with his buddies in South Carolina on Sunday afternoons always seemed to win. To irk his..
Northern Outreach Program
A successful mission program in Northern Ghana is under the Northern Outreach Program. Many people have now embraced Christianity. The congregation loves..
Gayraud Wilmore
“I saw them withering and unable to step forward and say ‘Let’s be the church.’ I saw no bold action taken on..
20 years ago — February 14, 2000
“Asked to state her opinion of the current status of the PC(USA), she responded: ‘I think it faces a lot of problems...
The difference between triangles and triangulation: Family systems theory for church leaders
David Lee Jones offers family systems theory for church leaders.
J. Dana Trent is on a mission to discuss death with the post-Millennial generation
RALEIGH, N.C. (RNS) — The students in J. Dana Trent’s World Religion class watched closely as she unwrapped several Native American objects..
The Universal Christ: How a Forgotten Reality Can Change Everything We See, Hope For, and Believe
Richard Rohr Convergent Books, 260 pages Reviewed by Leslie A. Klingensmith “Homecoming” — that’s the best word I can think of to..
Stated Clerk speaks out against president’s Middle East plan
The Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) says he sees nothing in President Donald Trump’s Middle East..
Trump curbs immigration for 6 nations in election-year push
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration announced Friday that it was curbing legal immigration from six additional countries that officials said did..
Compassion fatigue and Matthew 25: Theresa Cho speaks to church educators
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — “What are a couple things you can let go?” Theresa Cho, pastor of St. John’s Presbyterian Church in..
Unpacking Matthew 25 with Lisa Sharon Harper
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — “Get out your Bibles.” In order to understand the message of Matthew 25, go back to Matthew 23. This..
General Assembly co-moderator finds stories of faith in the borderlands
TUCSON, Arizona (PNS) The Rev. Cindy Kohlmann, co-moderator of the 223rd General Assembly, was eager to visit the U.S./Mexico border before her presentation..
Credal Query
(from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead) Just whence is that “thence” He shall come from? And –..
4th Sunday after Epiphany — February 2, 2020
Micah 6:1-8; 1 Corinthians 1:18-31; Matthew 5:1-12 Ordinary 4A Blessed are … So begins this famous sermon of Jesus. Blessed are …..
The Love of God and the Age to Come: No Eternal Hell
Thomas Ronald Vaughan Wipf and Stock, 152 pages Reviewed by Richard L. Morgan This is a much-needed book on a subject often..
Get out of the box: APCE participants worship and serve in Little Rock
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas - What happens when you put hundreds of Christian educators together in a single room? It’s the perfect set-up..
For some Latinos, grappling with their Christian identity can be complicated
LOS ANGELES (RNS) — Allen Hernandez wears his Christian faith and his indigenous Maya roots on his sleeves, literally. His left arm..
Presbyterian Historical Society awards Heritage Preservation Grants
(PHS) The Presbyterian Historical Society (PHS) has awarded four Heritage Preservation Grants to PC(USA) congregations. The winners are Handsboro Presbyterian Church in..
Willow Creek confirms abuse allegations against Hybels’ mentor Gilbert Bilezikian
CHICAGO (RNS) — Willow Creek Community Church — still grappling with former senior pastor Bill Hybels' history of alleged sexual harassment and..
What’s right about First Presbyterian Church?
First Presbyterian Church — Russellville, Kentucky Once a month, First Presbyterian Church invites veterans of all service eras – whether they served..
Ash and Starlight: Prayers for the Chaos & Grace of Daily Life
Arianne Braithwaite Lehn Chalice Press, 144 pages Arianne Braithwaite Lehn is a pilgrim. She makes that abundantly clear in this set of..
Healthy Pastors, Healthy Congregations: Board of Pensions program combines financial education with pastor grants
Ken Green read the room of the pastor and congregational leaders gathered before him, and noted the elder sitting off to..
Survey: In most areas, smaller congregations every bit as vital as larger ones
LOUISVILLE (PNS) — In general, smaller- and medium-sized congregations in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), together with their counterparts in the Episcopal Church,..
Cameroon migrant facing deportation gets stay pending her appeal for asylum
(PNS) Members of the Spirit of Life Presbyterian Church in Apple Valley, Minnesota, prepared to say goodbye to one of their members..
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