What’s next for Willow Creek?
CHICAGO (RNS) — Heather Larson stood before the congregation in August at Willow Creek Community Church’s main campus in Chicago’s northwest suburbs,..
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Stony Point as laboratory? Presbyterian Mission Agency Board discusses center’s future
LOUISVILLE – The question of how much money the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is willing to spend to support the Stony Point Center continues..
Defamation case involving PC(USA) leader continues in the Kentucky court system
The Kentucky Supreme Court ruled 4-3 Sept. 27 to send a defamation case involving a former Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) leader back to..
Offering of presence
Guest commentary by Peggy Hinds Giving ourselves generously and hospitably to others is an essential expression of faith. It has to..
19th Sunday after Pentecost — September 30, 2018
Esther 7:1-6, 9-10; 9:20-22; James 5:13-20; Mark 9:38-50 Ordinary 26B Proper 21 Esther, elders, unknown exorcists: Who has the authority to speak..
Pressing reset: Presbyterian Mission Agency Board enters a new season
LOUISVILLE – It’s a new season, a new chapter at the Presbyterian Mission Agency. As a series of denominational leaders brought greetings..
Black men more religious than whites, research shows
(RNS) — Historically, women tend to be the stalwarts when it comes to religion, while men attend religious services less often and are..
Presbyterian Mission Agency Board begins meeting with discussions of Stony Point, budgets and translation services
LOUISVILLE – To some extent it’s a new day for the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board. The board is meeting in Louisville Sept...
Open to the Spirit: God in Us, God with Us, God Transforming Us
Scot McKnight WaterBrook Press, 240 pages Reviewed by Gordon Lindsey In his letter to the Galatians, Paul asks the Galatian believers: How..
Mightily
This month we asked our bloggers about how they view the role of pastor, how they understand their pastoral identity, or to..
Building a culture of generosity
ST. LOUIS (PNS) – “Stewardship is about the joyous discipline of giving thanks,” says Robert Hay Jr. of the Presbyterian Foundation. Comparing..
The good in people
Fatigue creeps into her face. The school year has kicked into high gear with little or no ramp-up time. Advanced Placement classes..
What I really do all week
This month we asked our bloggers about how they view the role of pastor, how they understand their pastoral identity, or to..
3 unexpected skills a pastor needs
This month we asked our bloggers about how they view the role of pastor, how they understand their pastoral identity, or to..
Interfaith Immigration Coalition speaks out on proposed changes regarding immigration status
The Interfaith Immigration Coalition, which the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is a steering committee member, is reacting to proposed changes to the public..
Examining stewardship in racial and ethnic communities
ST. LOUIS (PNS) – The Rev. Dr. James Reese, now approaching the 70th anniversary of his ordination in the Presbyterian Church, believes..
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) delegation to Puerto Rico finds churches in recovery mode
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO (PNS) For most of last week, leaders from Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) and the Co-Moderators of the 223rd General..
Author Diana Butler Bass unpacks gratitude at Stewardship Kaleidoscope
ST. LOUIS (PNS) – Gratitude is a deep and profound part of the story of Jesus. It is complex and beautiful —..
2019 Commission on the Status of Women now accepting applications
LOUISVILLE (PNS) – The 63rd Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) is scheduled for March 11–22, 2019, at the United Nations..
Theological education for a new age
Treading carefully on a rippled and rifted sidewalk, I passed toothless pumpkins that grinned in the pre-dawn light. Once poured to provide..
Pastor, congregation offer shelter, food and hope in Florence’s aftermath
(PNS) As the eyewall of Hurricane Florence passed over the Rev. Dr. Doug Cushing’s home in Leland, North Carolina, on the morning..
PC(USA), A Corporation board names Mike Miller as CFO
The board of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), A Corporation has named Mike Miller the acting senior director of shared services and chief..
We would see Jesus
Church nerds go to worship when on vacation. I could try to spin this as dedicated piety, but it is more ecclesiastical..
Occupation? Vocation.
This month we asked our bloggers about how they view the role of pastor, how they understand their pastoral identity, or to..
Super Typhoon Mangkhut rips through Philippines
(PNS) While Hurricane Florence dominated media coverage in the U.S., the most intense storm of the year battered the Philippines, Guam, the..
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