New app could lead to more diversity in church decision making
LOUISVILLE (PNS) Whose voices are most influential in shaping the decisions of committees at General Assemblies? Which committee members rarely speak? Do things..
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#BlackLivesMatter resource list
Recognizing that some people of faith want to learn more about racism, white privilege and systemic injustice, some Presbyterians and others..
Taking the challenge to change: Mission trips that last a lifetime
by John Reiter “I thought refried beans only came from a can,” the volunteer chuckled, while scribbling down the recipe for homemade..
How to Survive a Church Building Project
A complimentary 60-minute LIVE webinar Tuesday, September 13 at 2:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT) Presented by the Presbyterian Investment & Loan Program..
Why I love Pentecost
YES, I KNOW IT WAS NEARLY 3 MONTHS AGO, BUT... hands down, my favorite liturgical holy day is Pentecost. Though I rarely..
Most churchgoers are hearing politics from the pulpit
(RNS) Most American churchgoers are hearing politics from the pulpits of their churches during this presidential election season, according to a new..
Not another brick in the wall: Reinvigorating Christian education
Guest Outpost blog by Alex Becker One of the wonderful things I inherited from my dad is a love of Pink..
Navigating challenges in adult education
by Rebecca Kirkpatrick When I began serving my first congregation almost 15 years ago, its adult education programming on Sunday morning looked..
Servant power (Horizons 1)
HORIZONS BIBLE STUDY 2015-2016 WHO IS JESUS? WHAT A DIFFERENCE A LENS MAKES Lesson 1 – Mark 8:27-33 So much of our news..
The need for newness
Beware the “graying” of the church – says the common wisdom. I have been among those sounding the alarm as the average..
J. Herbert Nelson
“I believe we are not dying. I believe we are reforming.” – Newly-elected stated clerk, J. HERBERT NELSON, to the 222nd General Assembly
White Memorial Presbyterian Church
White Memorial Presbyterian Church in Raleigh, North Carolina, has a “Wheels for Hope Organization.” They provide affordable transportation to low wage earning families in local communities. In one..
Church camp
A Presbyterian lad went to church camp. He came home and reported to his parents. “Jesus is God’s son. He used to..
Deceased (from the Aug. 1, 2016 issue)
Billie Starr Brightwell, 60, Nov. 3, Lynchburg, Va James M. Brown, 84, Dec. 2, Portland, Ore. Gene W. Burris, 81, Jul. 28,..
Retirements (from the Aug. 1, 2016 issue)
J. Ernest Johnson, from pastor, Highland Presbyterian Church, Fayetteville, N.C. Mark E. Kennedy, from pastor, Vivian Presbyterian Church, Vivian, La. Sheppard Dean..
Transitions (from the Aug. 1, 2016 issue)
Allison T. Bauer, to pastor, Second Presbyterian Church, Portsmouth, Ohio, from pastor, Frankfort United Church, Hookstown, Pa. Tim Blodgett, to pastor, Southminster..
Ordinations (from the Aug. 1, 2016 issue)
Olivia Lane, to chaplain, Georgetown University, Washington, D.C., by National Capital Presbytery Joel Wood, to associate pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Hilton Head..
Weaving education throughout ministry
by Kristin Willett Our congregation has been exploring what it means to weave Christian education throughout everything we do. In reality, everything..
The Book of Matthew
by Thomas Moore Skylight Paths, Woodstock, Vt. 224 pages Thomas Moore is not interested in standard orthodoxy or traditional religion. He is interested..
Becoming a community of learners: Reimaging Christian education
by C. Christopher Smith Christian education serves a wonderful purpose in the life of our churches. When done well, it gives us space for..
Why I Still Go
For all their quirks and quibbles, all their foibles, squabbles, even downright donnybrooks, I find my people there. Recalcitrant, to be sure,..
Michael Parker named interim coordinator of Europe and Middle East Office
LOUISVILLE–Rev. Dr. Michael Parker has been named Presbyterian World Mission’s interim coordinator for Europe and the Middle East. Since 2012, Parker has..
Changing default values: My experience of the Belhar Confession at GA
Guest commentary by Maryjane Finne Computer applications often provide default values to aid with data entry. Sometimes, however, adopting the default causes..
August 7, 2016 – 19th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Luke 12:32-40 Ordinary 19C; Proper 14 To fear or not to fear. That seems to be the question. Political speeches on all..
Rosemary C. Mitchell Named Senior Director for Mission Engagement and Support
LOUISVILLE (PNS) The Rev. Rosemary C. Mitchell has been named the new senior director of a re-envisioned and renamed ministry—Mission Engagement and..
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