Practicing Care in Rural Congregations and Communities
by Jeanne Hoeft, L. Shannon Jung and Joretta Marshall Fortress Press, Minneapolis, Minn. 189 pages REVIEWED BY MARY HARRIS TODD I grew..
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Managing ecclesial polarization — A systems approach
I recently attended an outstanding panel discussion with noted biblical scholars, N. T. Wright and Lewis Donelson at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary...
Lutheran Church in Chile ordains first woman pastor
from Lutheran World Federation Communications SANTIAGO, CHILE – The Lutheran Church in Chile (ILCH) has ordained Rev. Hanna Schramm as its first woman..
Bookmark – The Road to Assisi (The 120th anniversary edition)
The Road to Assisi — The 120th Anniversary Edition by Paul Sabatier (annotation by Jon Sweeny) Paraclete Press. Brewster, Mass. 189 pages...
Meet those standing for moderator of the 221st General Assembly
On the evening of Saturday, June 14, candidates for moderator of the 221st General Assembly in Detroit will be placed in nomination,..
“It Is Time” (Moderator’s column)
by Neal Presa, Moderator of the 220th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. “May the God of hope fill you with all..
Cast your vote: 1001 NWC video contest voting period open May 1 through May 14
by Paul Seebeck LOUISVILLE (PNS) The voting window for the 1001 New Worshiping Communities video contest opens May 1 and continues through..
May 12, 2014: Digital issue for subscribers
The digital issue of the Presbyterian Outlook’s May 12, 2014 issue is now available! It is viewable on almost all computers, tablets, and..
Supreme Court upholds prayer at government meetings
by Richard Wolf, USA Today WASHINGTON (RNS) The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the centuries-old tradition of offering prayers at the start..
Ecumenical delegation to visit South Sudan amidst conflict
from World Council of Churches GENEVA – A high-level ecumenical delegation representing church organizations will arrive in Juba, South Sudan on Friday, May..
Just legislation theory
The theology he articulated for his Roman church later formed the basis of our Genevan church. But it was his writing about..
Film in review – “Draft Day”
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes on the day of the annual NFL draft of the nation’s top..
Protected: Children in the Sanctuary (webinar replay)
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Kenya’s new polygamy law bad for families, Christian leaders say
by Fredrick Nzwili NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) Christian clergy fear that a new marriage law signed by President Uhuru Kenyatta on Tuesday (April..
Richard Haney tapped to head Presbyterian Frontier Fellowship
by Jerry L. Van Marter LOUISVILLE (PNS) The Presbyterian Frontier Fellowship (PFF) board of directors has chosen the Rev. Richard Haney, of Richmond, Virginia,..
Surfing lessons
I’m not a surfer. I know almost nothing about surfing. But I happened to be on the Pacific Coast for a holiday..
Columbia Theological Seminary appoints new dean of students
by Michael K. Thompson, Columbia Theological Seminary DECATUR, GA--Columbia Theological Seminary is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Paul “Skip” Johnson..
Sara Speicher tapped as interim head of Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance
by Jerry L. Van Marter LOUISVILLE (PNS) Sara Speicher, longtime active in the ecumenical movement, has been named interim executive director of..
Survey: When science and faith collide, faith usually wins
by Cathy Lynn Grossman WASHINGTON (RNS) Believers don’t buy the Big Bang, God-less evolution or a human responsibility for global warming. Actually, neither..
What our job is (and what it isn’t)
But we have this treasure in clay jars, so that it may be made clear that this extraordinary power belongs to God..
Books briefly noted
Sabbath as Resistance WALTER BRUEGGEMANN Westminster John Knox Press, Louisville, Ky. 89 pages In his characteristic style, Brueggemann presents a compelling alternative..
Methodists approve same-sex marriage benefits
(RNS) Same-sex partners can’t marry in a United Methodist Church. But if one of the spouses works at one of the denomination’s 13..
New website connects young adults with service, community, advocacy opportunities
by Bethany Daily LOUISVILLE (PNS) Young adults are interested in finding service opportunities, connecting with authentic communities and engaging with issues important..
Veteran church leader tapped for Mid Council Relations post
by Toya Richards Jackson LOUISVILLE (PNS) The Reverend Susan Davis Krummel has accepted a call to the position of associate for Mid..
“Deep & Wide” – A church transformation
To correspond with our Spring Books issue, we asked our bloggers to share books that have influenced their ministry. The first time..
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