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..

Multichannel Church Report

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..

Presbyterians in Action

Presbyterian Women

Presbyterian Women all across the church traditionally celebrate a Birthday Offering and take up a special mission collection. The Presbyterian Church in..

In This Corner

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...

Outlook Features

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..

Presbyterian News Service

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..

Editorials

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..

Outlook Reporting

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..

Outlook Reporting

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

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

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

From the Archives

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..

Deaths

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

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

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..

Presbyterian News Service

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..

Presbyterian News Service

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..

Presbyterian News Service

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..

Voices

A time for permanent leadership

Guest commentary Long-term, stable leadership matters. Therefore, I was stunned to see the leadership of the Presbyterian Mission Agency propose a three-year..

Outlook Reporting