The theological imperative to study economics
I stepped out of my lodgings at Tao Fong Shan Christian Centre early on a Sunday morning in late August and passed..
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Suggested reading for religious leaders on theology and economics
Compiled by Elizabeth Hinson-Hasty Books that are accessible for church study groups “Justice Not Greed,” edited by Pam Brubaker and Rogate..
UN Commission on the Status of Women offers solutions to issues affecting Detroit
NEW YORK (PNS) – Troy Byrdsong and Alison Oglesby are two young women with big dreams and big hearts. The freshman and..
Alaska mayor acknowledges PC(USA) apology
UTQIAGVIK, ALASKA (OGA) The mayor of the North Slope Borough in Utqiagvik (Barrow), Alaska, has issued a proclamation acknowledging a recent apology..
3rd Sunday in Lent – March 19, 2017
“Give me something to drink,” Jesus says to the Samaritan woman at the well. The writer of John’s Gospel has noted..
Regarding ruling elders: Ruling elders and baptism
(OGA) Clive Gregory Guerra was clearly not having a good time. He was struggling in the arms of his mother. Perhaps he sensed..
PC(USA) issues letter urging Wendy’s to join Fair Food Program
(PNS) Students at The Ohio State University (OSU) and local community members will initiate a week-long fast beginning March 20 in an..
PC(USA) Office of Public Witness takes part in Washington rally at EPA headquarters
(PNS) Hundreds of people braved cold and windy conditions in Washington, D.C. to participate in an “Emergency Lunchtime Rally” at the headquarters..
Dennis Hughes reflects on love, loss and all the saints
(PNS) Dennis Hughes has always known that in life—and in death—he belongs to God. But in 73 years of living, he has known..
“Walls & Wells” redux: NEXT Church conference talks about living water, breaking down barriers and the future of the PC(USA)
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Outlook) It was a full three days. So full that Tom Are, pastor of Village Presbyterian Church in..
In the Beginning Was the Word: The Bible in American Public Life, 1492-1783
Mark A. Noll Oxford University Press, New York. 448 pages Reviewed by John M. Mulder Mark Noll’s fundamental thesis is clear:..
Economic thinking for the real world
by Gustav Theile Think about economics. What do you see? Rationality probably. Economic growth certainly. Profit maximization for sure. Self-interest must also..
Building relational, transcendent ministry: Nishioka talks learning and experience at NEXT Church
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Outlook) “What does teaching look like in the next church?” With this question, Rodger Nishioka opened the final..
‘Theological Conversations’ series continues yearlong celebration of Reformation 500
LOUISVILLE (PNS) – “Theological Conversations,” a series of papers designed to invite congregational leaders in the PC(USA) into discussion wherever they gather..
Hidden sexism in a progressive denomination
NEW YORK (PNS) – In a room filled with women from around the world, participants attending the opening of the Presbyterian Church..
The four S’s
Bill Carl, a Presbyterian pastor and former president of Pittsburgh Seminary, wrote a chapter in the book “Best Advice: Wisdom on..
Look for God in places of change, Rah tells NEXT Church
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Outlook) – “If you want your denomination to die, remain 90 percent white.” Soong-Chan Rah, a professor of..
A new confession for a new time: NEXT Church releases confessional statement
In a time of intense partisan division in the United States, when many people of faith are trying to determine what..
Zalmona Presbyterian Church and Rossville Presbyterian Church — Waukon, Iowa
What is right about the churches of Zalmona and Rossville Presbyterian (yoked congregations in Waukon, Iowa) is that the Spirit of..
“Nones,” “dones” and “spiritual but not religious”: Linda Mercadante presents her research at NEXT Church conference
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (Outlook) – The short version is this: The growth in the numbers of religious “nones” in the United..
NEXT Church conference starts with discussion of walls, wells and the path ahead for the PC(USA)
KANSAS CITY (Outlook) – “The wall of otherness.” “The wall of separation.” The walls of the comfortable, air-conditioned rooms where those with..
Board of Pensions commits $100 million to environmental markets
PHILADELPHIA (Board of Pensions press release) — The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is significantly expanding its commitment to..
When in Romans
Beverly Roberts Gaventa Baker Academic, Grand Rapids, Mich. 160 pages Another commentary on Romans? One might reasonably ask why another volume is..
Pope Francis: ‘I too know moments of emptiness’
VATICAN CITY (RNS) Just days ahead of the fourth anniversary of his pontificate on March 13, the pope acknowledged he had “spiritual dark..
Rich in contentment
Guest commentary by Daniel Wilmoth My dad is the restless type, and when I was a kid he changed jobs every few..
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