815 (Stated clerk’s column)
The Confession of 1967 says: The church disperses to serve God wherever its members are, at work or play, in private or..
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A farewell column and a plea to Christian congregations: Look outward (COMMENTARY)
(RNS) This is my farewell column for Religion News Service. After nearly 20 years of writing commentary for this extraordinary news service, it..
Covenant grace — A basis for solidarity and individual empowerment
by Marit Trelstad In theology, atonement is defined as reconciliation with God and amelioration of sin or wrongdoing. In historical theology, atonement..
Board announces departure of employees from 1001 New Worshipping Communities program
As of June 1, none of the four men who have been involved with a Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) investigation involving the 1001..
Dermody files defamation lawsuit against PC(USA)
Editor's note: During a June 1 news conference, Marilyn Gamm, chair of the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board, announced that none of the..
Proverbs and Ecclesiastes: A Theological Commentary on the Bible (bookmark)
by Amy Plantinga Pauw WJK Press, Louisville, Ky. 238 pages This is the long awaited commentary on wisdom literature by the editor..
June 8, 2015: Digital issue for subscribers (Mid-way to GA)
The digital issue of the Presbyterian Outlook’s May 25, 2015 issue is now available! It is viewable on almost all computers, tablets, and..
Christian teachers in northern Kenya stage walkout because of terrorist fears
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) Recent attacks by Somalia’s al-Shabab Muslim militant group have forced the closure of dozens of schools in Kenya’s north, as..
Influential and long-time Presbyterian racial ethnic school leader retires
LOUISVILLE (PNS) For the past 40 years, Maria Cordova Andrews has served the students and staff at Menaul School in Albuquerque, N.M. This year, she’ll..
Big Tent to feature big changes, big names
LOUISVILLE (PNS) Organizers of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Big Tent event are telling participants, and those not yet registered, to expect something entirely different at..
Think rightly of God
I’ve been thinking… “Thoughts constitute the greatness of man,” wrote Pascal in “The Pensées.” He explains it this way: “I wish to..
Stop. Ask. Repeat.
by Christopher H. Edmonton Last August I was able to go on a much-longed-for trip to Scotland. I was there studying with a..
Fresh directions
"We're stuck, aren't we?" asked several participants in a recent church workshop. Yes, they are stuck. So are many churches – and..
Trinity Sunday – May 31, 2015
It is Trinity Sunday! I know you’ve been waiting all liturgical year for this day. You have your analogies ready: water, ice,..
The Presbyterian Historical Society: A treasure trove
by Louis Weeks Reformed Christianity from its beginnings has been an international enterprise, variegated and vibrant in so many cultures and movements...
Richard DuBose to be commissioned on June 7 as fifteenth president of the Montreat Conference Center
There’s always a reason to celebrate in Montreat, but Sunday, June 7 is a red letter day as Richard DuBose is commissioned..
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance assesses flood and tornado damage in the Midwest
LOUISVILLE (PNS) The month of May has been rough for residents of Midwestern states following a series of tornadoes, severe storms and heavy..
India’s Christians concerned about growing attacks on religious minorities
NEW DELHI (RNS) Each day, children on their way to Mount Carmel School pass through gates under the watch of armed security guards,..
Teams That Thrive: Five Disciplines of Collaborative Church Leadership
by Warren Bird and Ryan T. Hartwig InterVarsity Press, Downers Grove, Ill. 272 pages REVIEWED BY RACHEL SHEPHERD Anyone who has worked..
Lynn Haddon retires from Outlook
The Presbyterian Outlook staff celebrates a new beginning for our financial manager Lynn Haddon. After having a long career in the banking..
Two more points from Heath Rada, moderator of the 221st General Assembly
LOUISVILLE (PNS) Several weeks ago I spoke to the Presbyterian Mission Agency about nine areas where I was observing interest, concerns, joys, or..
Uncool? Check. Authentic? Maybe.
Rachel Held Evans, religious blogger, writer and my new favorite millennial, recently lit up the church nerd social media world and broader..
Trial begins for two Presbyterian pastors in Sudan
LOUISVILLE (PNS) Court proceedings have begun in the Republic of Sudan for two pastors. The Rev. Yat Michael and the Rev. Peter Yen..
Seventeen worshiping community grant recipients announced
LOUISVILLE (PNS) Seventeen worshiping communities will receive mission program grants from the Presbyterian Mission Agency. The funding of nearly $300,000 will support a diverse range of..
Edwin David Aponte named new executive director of the Louisville Institute at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
LOUISVILLE – Edwin David Aponte, dean and chief executive administrator of Palmer Theological Seminary at Eastern University (St. Davids, Pennsylvania), has been named..
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