Jesus through Middle Eastern eyes: The life and legacy of Kenneth E. Bailey
Michael Parker recalls the life of missionary and New Testament scholar Kenneth Bailey, who depicted Jesus as a “metaphorical theologian.”
Michael Parker recalls the life of missionary and New Testament scholar Kenneth Bailey, who depicted Jesus as a “metaphorical theologian.”
The great ecological flood of global warming is sweeping life away, writes Raymond R. Roberts, but we are not without options or hope.
"Throughout, [Thomas] constructs what Christianity needs more of: language that honors the best of Christian traditions while fearlessly raising the challenges that an authentic, 21st century American faith demands." — Sarah S. Scherschligt
Sheldon Sorge reflects on the Canaanite woman who challenged Jesus to change his mind and the power of intercession.
In this lesson, children will explore the story of Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch (Acts 8:26-40), noticing how their faith expands and grows through their encounters.
Who are the people who showed you the gospel? Each one of those relationships is the church, just like Philip and the Ethiopian eunuch are the church, writes Tara Bulger.
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
We shall not look away. We shall not ignore the atrocities. We pray for the killing to stop. We pray for peace. — Teri McDowell Ott
Susan Hudson and Veda Shaheen Gill discuss the radical hospitality in Pakistan.
Ashley Brown shares how members of St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church’s dementia group minister through art.
Presbyterians sometimes describe themselves as "people of the middle way." What does this look like in a world of AI, Eliza Jaremko asks?
Governance Work Group presents a new working statement, and commissioners tweak their Covenant.
Laura Strauss offers three tips for churches that need help making ends meet.
Podcasting pastor Amy Meyer shares seven tips for anyone interested in producing their own podcast.
Committee leaders build community and learn more about the roles they’ll fill during the 226th General Assembly.
People are having intense, life-transforming spiritual experiences, writes Graham Standish, but they don't feel the church is the right place to talk about them.
The new document takes a step back from the opening toward LGBTQ Catholics ushered in by Pope Francis.
"To fully live into sabbath, maybe we need to admit to being lazy in the best kind of way," writes Katrina Pekich-Bundy.
In "Somehow," Anne Lamott gives us reason to trust in the God whose love is the greatest of all.
In this lesson, children will explore Jesus as the good shepherd using their experiences loving and caring for pets as context for understanding Jesus’ unconditional love for all of creation.
"Fostering a sense of belonging means giving up some of our control, allowing ourselves to be guests instead of hosts in a space that feels like ours," writes Teri McDowell Ott.
Sheldon Sorge writes about seeing the best in each other.
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation.
The Church of Jesus Christ in Madagascar, a PC(USA) global partner, ministers to the marginalized, including the victims of human trafficking.
Becca Messman's view of hospitality changed after ministering to a young, dying woman who lived with one foot in heaven and one on earth.