Three things pastors wish their congregations knew

We asked our bloggers what 3 things they thoughts pastors wish their congregations knew. This is how they responded. I am sure..

Outlook Features

Change: Bane or blessing?

by Jennie Langham I’ve been thinking a lot about Christian education and Christian educators recently. I’m retired, but I haven’t retired my..

News from other sources

Columbia seminary grad develops app to assist those in need

San Diego, CA – Sojourners recently sought the 50 “Greatest Social Justice Leaders We've Never Heard Of” to participate in “The Summit” at Georgetown..

Religion News Service

Obama’s faith-based advisers divided over religious exemption for anti-gay discrimination

WASHINGTON (RNS) President Obama’s faith-based advisers are coming down on different sides of a debate over a pending executive order that would..

Religion News Service

In Kenya, a pastor with disabilities breaks barriers for others

NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) On a Sunday at the Presbyterian church in the Bahati neighborhood, a young woman haltingly approaches the pulpit with..

Outlook Features

Intergenerational ministry: It works!

by Liz Perraud The church has long been a bastion of age-segregated programming and activities. We have youth mission trips and the..

Outlook Features

“Growing in Grace and Gratitude” to debut fall 2015

by Mark D. Hinds (with gratitude to Charles Wiley) Beginning in fall 2015, children of the church and those who love them..

Voices

You are loved

We asked our bloggers what 3 things they thoughts pastors wish their congregations knew. This is how they responded. Dear Congregation, This month the..

Presbyterian News Service

PC(USA)’s J. Herbert Nelson criticizes ‘Hobby Lobby’ decision

WASHINGTON (Office of Public Witness) The Rev. J. Herbert Nelson, director of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s Office of Public Witness, has expressed dismay at the..

Presbyterian News Service

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Response to Unaccompanied Children Crisis

Tens of thousands of unaccompanied children are fleeing Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador. Many are arriving in the United States where it is..

Religion News Service

Not just theology: Catholic seminarians go to summer school to learn management skills

RADNOR, Pa. (RNS) “How many of you have ever studied a parish budget?” the Rev. David Couturier asked the 11 Catholic priests-in-training seated..

Religion News Service

Wheaton College gets a pass from Supreme Court on contraception mandate

WASHINGTON (RNS) The Supreme Court offered a further sign that it favors letting employers with religious objections avoid the Obama administration’s so-called..

Presbyterian News Service

Moderator’s column: The beginning of a dialogue

The 221st General Assembly (2014) of our church adjourned on June 21 after eight days of deliberations, worship, and voting. Many decisions..

Digital Issues

July 7, 2014 digital issue for subscribers

The digital issue of the Presbyterian Outlook’s July 7, 2014 issue is now available! It is viewable on almost all computers, tablets, and smartphones...

Voices

3 things pastors wish their congregations knew

We asked our bloggers what 3 things they thoughts pastors wish their congregations knew. This is how they responded. Besides what a..

Movie Reviews

Films in review – “Neighbors” & “The Amazing Spider-Man 2”

Those who pine for the “Golden Age” of Hollywood when actors dressed like ladies and gentlemen in evening wear, acted with dignity..

Movie Reviews

Films in review – “Transcendence” & “Brick Mansions”

A couple of interesting premises. Mixed execution. The premise of “Transcendence” is that, in a not-too-distant future, we’re closer to figuring out..