Honorably retired (from the April 13, 2015 issue)
Cheng-Hsien Chen, from pastor, Taiwan Presbyterian Church of Greater Chicago, Des Plaines, Ill. David L. Dobler, from executive presbyter, Alaska Presbytery James..
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In the light of the promise – 30 years ago
30 years ago — April 1, 1985 Maybe in the heart of the disciples there was “a feeling of relief when Jesus..
Have you heard of St. Francis?
A Sunday school teacher asked a junior high group, “Have you ever heard of St. Francis?” One youth answered immediately — “He’s..
Mission partnerships
Getting results, finishing assignments, accomplishing something tangible — we live in a task-oriented culture that has deeply shaped our understanding of ourselves..
Transitions (from the April 13, 2015 issue)
Richard Floyd, to interim pastor, Church of the New Covenant, Doraville, Ga. Shelli Latham, to pastor, Druid Hills Presbyterian Church, Atlanta, from..
Faith remembered
MEMORY IS COMPLEX, YET CRUCIAL to much of life. As well as providing creatures with mental patterns of essential routines, it’s the..
Jesus without Borders: Christology in the Majority World
Gene L. Green, Stephen T. Pardue and K.K. Yeo, editors William B. Eerdmans, Grand Rapids, Mich. 193 pages The full-grown humanity of Christ,”..
Kara Tragesser
“I think all of us were just so wanting a miracle to happen. And a lot of the times when you want a..
Anglican Communion’s new secretary general draws praise from Africa, condemnation elsewhere
(RNS) African Anglicans welcomed the appointment of a Nigerian bishop as the next secretary general of the 85 million-member Anglican Communion, even as..
Devouring words
It was late. The prophets, both major and minor, were running together. Elisha, Elijah. Zephaniah, Zechariah. Amos, Hosea, Habakkuk. Index cards littered..
One Love/Confession of Sin
This week we asked our bloggers to share a liturgy they’ve crafted. One: Have mercy upon us O God, according to your..
Woman In Gold
The first thing you have to get over is Helen Mirren speaking English with a German accent. Actually, she’s pretty convincing –..
Danny Collins
For Al Pacino to play a dissolute famous guy on the downslide was not exactly a stretch for him. But even toned..
Touching the wounds of racism
If I were still in the pulpit, preparing to preach on the second Sunday of Easter, perhaps the lowest attendance of the..
Run All Night
We expect Liam Neeson to be the star in an action movie, to somehow be invincible amidst the hail of bullet fire..
The Gunman
It’s been a while since Sean Penn has filled the big screen. He certainly has the “gritty” chops to play a hit..
The discovery curve (GA vice moderator column)
I learned of my diagnosis almost two months ago now. All of the appointments, tests, and visits piled up quicker than I..
From Whom No Secrets Are Hid: Introducing the Psalms
by Walter Brueggemann Westminster John Knox Press, Louisville, Ky. 188 pages Reviewed by Victoria L. Bethel The Psalter has been cherished by..
One day at a time: Recovery as a follower of Jesus Christ
Guest commentary from Keith Kaufold As you’ve undoubtedly seen in recent news, addiction in the church — especially among leaders — is..
Developing, nurturing and sustaining a music ministry in smaller churches
by Billy Baker Music has been an integral aspect of the worship service for centuries. Whether it involves traditional chant, hymnody or..
Slow Church: Toward A Deeper Life Together
A 90-minute Presbyterian Outlook webinar Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at 2 p.m. ET (11 a.m. PT) featuring C. Christopher Smith Click here to purchase the..
WCC general secretary highlights significance of Presbyterian Church in Taiwan
TAIWAN (WCC) The celebration marking 150 years of the Presbyterian Church in Taiwan (PCT) was called a “significant and dramatic” part of church history in..
Anyone interested in being a GA co-moderator?
One of the changes in the Standing Rules of the General Assembly enacted by the 221st (2014) General Assembly was to enable..
Church music in larger congregations — More than a joyful noise
by Julie Vidrick Evans Most of my colleagues agree there is great satisfaction in leading a church music program. We lead choirs..
Flagstaff Federated Church achieves energy independence with solar power
LOUISVILLE (PNS) Before Rachel Davis’ current position as program director for the Flagstaff Federated Community Church in Flagstaff, Ariz., she only dreamed..
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