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..

He/She Said

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..

From the Archives

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...

Outlook Features

The difference between triangles and triangulation: Family systems theory for church leaders

David Lee Jones offers family systems theory for church leaders.

Religion News Service

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..

Book Reviews

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..

Presbyterian News Service

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..

Religion News Service

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..

Outlook Reporting

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..

Outlook Reporting

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..

Presbyterian News Service

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..

Voices

Credal Query

(from thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead) Just whence is that “thence” He shall come from? And –..

Looking into the lectionary

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 …..

Book Reviews

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..

Outlook Reporting

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..

Religion News Service

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 News Service

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..

Religion News Service

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?

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..

Book Reviews

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..

Outlook Features

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..

Presbyterian News Service

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,..