A pilgrim’s way in the Yorkshire Dales
Guest commentary by Robert Hoch Summer in our family often means a walking holiday, usually in England, since this is my wife..
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21st Sunday of Ordinary Time, Proper 16 – August 23, 2015
Ephesians 6:10-20; John 6:56-69 We have finally come to the end of John chapter 6 – from the feeding of the 5,000..
Paying attention
This month, we asked our bloggers what it’s like to be the youngest Presbyterian in the room. Here’s what they shared. Pastors..
Travel ban lifted for Presbyterian pastors released from prison in Sudan
LOUISVILLE (PNS) The release of two Presbyterian pastors imprisoned for their Christian faith for nearly eight months in the Republic of Sudan was..
The Cultivated Life: From Ceaseless Striving to Receiving Joy
by Susan S. Phillips Intervarsity Press: Downers Grove, Ill. 240 pages REVIEWED BY EMILY BERMAN D’ANDREA Susan S. Phillips poses two questions..
Interim leadership for such a time as this
Guest commentary by Robert Lowry (in response to “A time for permanent leadership”) John Wimberly is correct. Long-term, stable leadership does indeed..
Holy yard work
THIS SUMMER I’VE BEEN “putting my house in order.” Or to be more accurate, I’ve been trying to put my yard in..
Aligning stewardship with the greater church mission
by Sean Mitchell For years, I have been involved in a specific conversation on multiple occasions with multiple groups. The conversation unfolds..
The hard work of affiliation
Until the day your congregants get biblical about tithing, your stewardship efforts will depend mostly on membership development. Grow your congregation and..
Presbyterian Women
Presbyterian Women all across the church traditionally celebrate a Birthday Offering and take up a special mission collection. The Presbyterian Church in..
A penny for your thoughts
A pastor in Wyoming ended his sermon with a request: “’Please see me and put in your two cents in the matter...
Five opportunities for transforming and preserving the annual pledge campaign
by Sean Mitchell If you’ve wished for this, you are in good company. Most are looking for the exit ramp and hoping..
Reasons to celebrate (Moderator’s column)
So much is happening which our denomination needs to know. So instead of my traditional narrative this month, I wish to share..
It is about the money
It is that most wonderful time of the church year: stewardship season! If your congregation is like most, fall is the time..
1001 conference emphasized community and care
The first national 1001 New Worshiping Communities conference, “Pursued by Grace,” was held August 10-13 in St. Pete Beach, Florida. Previously held..
Board chair: Challenges and crises may lead to opportunities
The difficulties the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is facing may provide opportunities for it to become a leaner, more focused denomination. That’s part..
Calendar Check – October 2015
Oct. 5-11 Abiquiu, N.M. Journey toward Wholeness featuring Parker Palmer. Ghost Ranch. couragerenewal.org/parker Oct. 11 Stony Point, N.Y. Stony Point Center Gala...
Calendar Check – September 2015
Sept. 21-22 Pittsburgh W. Don McCLure Lectures in World Mission and Evangelism featuring Graham Cray. Pittsburgh Theological Seminary. pts.edu
Martin Luther King at Montreat – 50 years ago
50 Years ago — September 6, 1965 Applause is almost foreign to the Montreat auditorium … but the King appearance produced a..
Deceased (from the August 17, 2015 issue)
Marcus R. Barber, 67, March 10, McAlester, Okla. Roland Oliver Castro, 66, Oct. 2, Winter Haven, Fla. Gordon Kunde, 78, May 18,..
Honorably retired (from the August 17, 2015 issue)
Robert J. Anderson, from pastor, United Presbyterian Church, Daytona Beach, Fla. Victoria M. G. ByRoade, from pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Dunedin, Fla...
Transitions (from the August 17, 2015 issue)
Jeffrey E. Bryan, to pastor, Oakland Avenue Church, Rock Hill, S.C., from pastor, First Presbyterian Church, Springfield, Pa. Elliott Hipp, to interim..
Federal chaplains gather at Montreat for professional development, refreshment
MONTREAT, N.C. (PNS) Military and government chaplains representing four denominations met last week at the Montreat (N.C.) Conference Center for their annual credentialing and training..
Big hearts, tiny houses combine to advance mission at Seattle church
SEATTLE (PNS) Nestled in a tree-shrouded urban neighborhood of Seattle, Madrona Grace Presbyterian Church has launched an innovative program aimed at helping alleviate homelessness..
Regarding ruling elders: Parliamentary procedure
LOUISVILLE (PNS) Henry Martin Robert (1837-1923) was an engineer who retired from the U.S. Army as a brigadier general. Gen. Robert was asked..
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