Behind closed doors? Talking as a church about “50 Shades of Grey”
I’ve had it. This time we cannot roll our eyes, snicker under our breaths or defer to that great United States colloquialism,..
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Prayer in response to the murder of three Chapel Hill students
LOUISVILLE (PNS) The Reverend Gradye Parsons, Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A), offers a prayer in response to..
Churches on alcohol and leadership: A sampling
(RNS) How do some of the nation’s Christian denominations address alcoholism among their leaders? Here’s a sampling: 1. SOUTHERN BAPTISTS The Southern..
In the midst of turmoil, hope still survives (Moderator’s column)
LOUISVILLE (PNS) Although I had been to a number of countries in Africa in past years, these past two weeks provided my first..
A failure of grace and the #1 rule of evangelism
This week we asked our bloggers to describe a failure or difficulty encountered in ministry. There are some lessons it seems like..
Life Together in Christ: Experiencing Transformation in Community
by Ruth Haley Barton IVP Books, Downers Grove, Ill. 192 pages Reviewed by Sarah Scherschligt When I picked up this book, I..
A broader conversation ahead: Tom Hay on the Foothills Overture Working Group
The news from Foothills Presbytery is that they convened a vibrant and energetic group of teaching and ruling elders to consider potential..
Drones make war too easy, too remote, faith leaders say
WASHINGTON (RNS) For the Obama administration and the Bush administration before it, drone strikes kill terrorists before terrorists can kill innocents, and the..
Changing times in a constant landscape: Ghost Ranch to celebrate 60th anniversary
by Linda Seebantz It was November 1955 when Presbyterians convened to sign the paperwork and assume ownership of a dude ranch..
Failure: Decently and in order
This week we asked our bloggers to describe a failure or difficulty encountered in ministry. Failure is a zeitgeisty concept right now...
What Malawi taught me about prayer
This week we asked our bloggers to describe a failure or difficulty encountered in ministry. From the hardest time in my life,..
Stated clerk writes letter opposing H.R. 399, Secure Our Borders First Act of 2015
LOUISVILLE (PNS) The Reverend Gradye Parsons, Stated Clerk of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), has written a letter in opposition of H.R. 399,..
Obituary for Samuel Hugh Moffett
LOUISVILLE (PNS) Samuel Hugh Moffett (April 7, 1916-February 9, 2015) passed peacefully at his home in Princeton, NJ, on February 9, 2015,..
World Council of Churches mourns the death of Leopoldo J. Niilus
The World Council of Churches (WCC) mourns the death of Leopoldo J. Niilus, former director of the WCC’s Commission of the Churches..
Lessons from the purchase and sale of Camp Meadowkirk
by Henry G. Brinton For roughly 40 years, Camp Glenkirk was the primary camp and conference center for Presbyterians in the Washington,..
Failure is not an option
This week we asked our bloggers to describe a failure or difficulty encountered in ministry. Ever since I was a little girl..
February 16, 2015: Digital issue for subscribers
The digital issue of the Presbyterian Outlook’s February 16, 2015 issue is now available! It is viewable on almost all computers, tablets, and smartphones...
Governance and Ministry: Pastor and Session as Partners
A 90-minute webinar presented by Dan Hotchkiss Recorded April 14, 2015 Click here to purchase the on-demand replay – $29.95 (1-6 participants) True partnership begins..
Office of Public Witness director meets with United States embassy officials in South Sudan
WASHINGTON, DC (Office of Public Witness communications staff) J. Herbert Nelson returned this past weekend from ten days in South Sudan. While..
‘Book of Common Worship’ editor Harold M. Daniels dies at 87
LOUISVILLE (PNS) Harold Mayo Daniels was born in Walla Walla, Wash., April 10, 1927, to Ralph Lionel Daniels and Lillie Maude (Smith) Daniels...
Board of Pensions announces ordination of its president, Frank Spencer
PHILADELPHIA — The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), the agency that administers benefits and assistance for PC(USA) workers, is..
APCE holds corporation meeting, honors educators
The Association of Presbyterian Church Educators (APCE) took care of business during its annual meeting as a corporation on Feb. 5, installing..
Board of Pensions’ initial response to Anthem security breach
The Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has not yet received word whether any of the people participating in its..
Bonhoeffer as Youth Worker: A Theological Vision for Discipleship and Life Together
by Andrew Root Baker Academic, Ada, Mich. 211 pages Reviewed by Shelby Etheridge There’s a lot of debate going around about future..
Obama condemns ‘distorted’ faith at National Prayer Breakfast
WASHINGTON (RNS) President Obama on Thursday (Feb. 5) called for an emphasis on what is just about the world’s religions as a..
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