Lessons from a losing season: A chaplain’s perspective
Sometimes, the biggest victories come off the field, writes chaplain Maggie Alsup.
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Finding the right support in ministry: Coaching vs. spiritual direction
Should pastors seek a coach or a spiritual director? Spiritual Director/Clergy Coach Kerra Becker English offers her thoughts.
Resources for grief and loss
Amy Pagliarella suggests the resources for grief pastors, caregivers, and loved ones will want on hand, to reference or offer to others in need.
Twenty-fourth Sunday after Pentecost — November 3, 2024
Philip Gladden writes about the ease and challenge of loving your neighbor.
The Good Shepherd (November 3, 2024)
Brendan McLean writes on Psalm 23.
Order of worship — November 3, 2024
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
Just show up
Journeying together on and off the field of play is to be open to what God wants, says Jim Mohr.
Discussion guide for October 2024 issue
In each issue of the Outlook, we include a discussion guide to further reflect on the issue. We recommend using this guide in your Bible study, small group or book club. It's our invitation into a faithful conversation.
Family Faith Every Day announces 17 selected congregations for faith-at-home education program
Selected congregations will receive up to $15,000 over three years, community and support.
The meditation of movement
Walter Canter reflects on how sports taught him to meditate — a feeling he now experiences in worship.
A blessing for picking up the pieces
Blessed are you, who pick up the pieces: who gather sticks and saw down limbs, who drag away the broken branches and rake up what you can amid chaos ... — Eliza Smith DeBevoise
Spiritual lessons from the Ohio-to-Erie trail
Biking 326 miles across Ohio taught Lucus Levy Keppel that cycling is more than a physical challenge — it’s a spiritual journey.
Jesus for Everyone: Not Just Christians
This book is intended for anyone and everyone to find value in Jesus, including those, like Levine, who do not see Jesus as a theological figure.
The power of Christ compels them: Why Hollywood is making so many exorcism movies
Exorcism movies are making a comeback — and the reasons are more interesting than you might think. — Joseph Holmes
Order of worship — October 27, 2024
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
On practicing silence (October 27, 2024)
Samantha Coggins explores Psalm 62.
Twenty-third Sunday after Pentecost — October 27, 2024
Matthew A. Rich writes on loneliness and belonging in Jeremiah 31:7-9.
Presbyterian Publishing Corporation receives a $1.25 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc.
PPC will use the grant to develop ‘Worship for the Whole People of God,’ helping congregations to engage children in intergenerational worship and prayer.
Evangelicals for Harris’ anti-Trump Billy Graham ad prompts threat of lawsuit
The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, led by the late evangelist’s son the Rev. Franklin Graham, has said it might sue over the ad’s use of clips from a 1988 Graham sermon.
The Rev. Jihyun Oh named leader of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s interim unified organization
Stated Clerk to assume leadership immediately of both the Office of the General Assembly and Presbyterian Mission Agency.
Presbyterians pray as Hurricane Milton threatens Florida
Presbytery leaders, PDA and government officials prepare for impacts across the state.
Reformation Sunday resources for Oct. 27
Presbyterian Historical Society highlights the remarkable contributions of a Protestant reformer, Argula von Grumbach.
Journey to Eloheh: How Indigenous Values Lead Us to Harmony and Well-Being
Based on their experiences of Native American cultures and U.S. churches, the authors offer guidance for anyone “seeking a better way of living in this troubled world ... a way that Indigenous people have known about from time immemorial.”
Jemar Tisby on ‘The Spirit of Justice’ and the Black Christians who pursued it
‘I have a burden to continually remind people that we should be learning from the Black Christian tradition,’ said Tisby.
Black Mountain Presbyterian shines bright in the darkness
“Has everyone been fed?” After Hurricane Helene, this question became a rallying cry at Black Mountain Presbyterian Church, where volunteers are working tirelessly to support their community.
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