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Training sessions to be offered on immigration issues
LOUISVILLE (PNS) Nearly a decade ago, as skyrocketing immigration and the effects of a broken U.S. immigration system brought new challenges..
Face-to-Face, other resources, match call seekers and PC(USA) employing organizations
LOUISVILLE (PNS) The beginning of a new year typically brings a surge of activity for congregations in search of pastors as well..
In Thailand, US evangelicals work to end prostitution
BANGKOK (RNS) A small delicate silver cross hangs around Mint’s neck, a charm she reaches for nervously from time to time as..
Loving the least
Building an older adult ministry to beat all older adult ministries? What a dumb idea, unless you’re just looking to get rich..
Seeking a third way in our life together
Film in review – “American Hustle”
This movie is like “The Sting,” where you find yourself rooting for the con-artists. Except we’re not nearly as courtly in demeanor..
The survey says … !
When churches struggle to develop new and authentic programs to attract children, youth and young adults (often in desperation) it would make..
Book review – Christians, Muslims and Jesus
by Mona Siddiqui Yale University Press, New Haven. 283 pages. Mona Siddiqui demonstrates an irenic and complex view..
Congregations turn to compost for lessons on life, death and the environment
WASHINGTON (RNS) The wheelbarrow outside the sanctuary was overflowing with vegetable scraps; decomposing matter filled the baptismal font; and a pile of..
Despair in the South Sudan: Presbyterians continue to walk with the Murle people in the Jonglei Province of South Sudan
The people of South Sudan need our prayers and support SOUTH SUDAN (PNS) For the Murle people in the South Sudan,..
A time to grieve
The other day I attended a meeting of my presbytery. There is, as I have discovered, no rubric in Robert’s Rules of..
Moderator’s column – A renaissance for the Gospel
“For I am not ashamed of the gospel; it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who has faith, to..
Stated Clerk’s Column – The future and a good night’s sleep
Abraham Lincoln said “The best thing about the future is that it comes only one day at a time.” I wonder if..
Creation care: Presbyterians for Earth Care hold annual conference
LOUISVILLE (PNS) More than 100 “creation caretakers” gathered at Ferncliff Camp and Conference Center near Little Rock, Ark., recently for “Ethical Earth..
Preaching to Rupture the Routine (presented by Amanda Benckhuysen and Rob Hoch)
Preparing for Lent: Exegetical Insight and Preaching Ideas for 2013 (Year C)
A Live 90-minute Outlook Webinar featuring Amanda Benckhuysen and Robert Hoch
Tuesday Feb. 5 — 2 p.m. eastern time (11 a.m. pacific time)
Sabbath-Keeping for Church Leaders and Other Busy People (presented by MaryAnn McKibben Dana)
A 90-Minute Presbyterian Outlook webinar
featuring MaryAnn McKibben Dana
Tuesday, April 30 at 2:00 pm ET
How to Write for Children (presented by Kathy Bostrom)
A 90-minute Presbyterian Outlook webinar featuring Kathy Bostrom
August 20, 2013 at 2 p.m. EDT (11 a.m. PDT)
Mining her 15 years as a published author, Kathy will share a few nuggets about writing for children and traveling down the rocky road to publication.
Philanthropy & Church: Survey Says (presented by Bill Enright)
A Presbyterian Outlook 90-minute webinar presented by William Enright
Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at 2pm ET
Dr. William Enright will share the most current research data & analysis from the 2013 Congregational Economic Impact Study (CEIS), exploring the resilience of congregations during tough economic times. Participants will learn about the decisions and practices that have helped faith communities throughout the nation thrive.
News in Sum: The PC(USA) in 2013
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has the feel of a denomination in transition — with congregations leaving and others..
American idols—The top 10 things that we love more than God
Little children, keep yourselves from idols. 1 John 5:21 Is it time to think about New Year’s resolutions? As we contemplate how..
January 6, 2014: Digital issue for subscribers
The digital issue of the Presbyterian Outlook's January 6, 2014 issue is now available! It is viewable on almost all computers, tablets, and..
Whitepaper – Apologia Progressiva: Honest Responses to our Critics
By Paul Rack, Stated Clerk, Presbytery of Elizabeth, PC(USA)
A Presbyterian Outlook White Paper for you to download, print and distribute
Critics of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) are multiplying like Tribbles. Many of their criticisms have about them a ring of truth. But are they accurate?
Editorial – Faithfully departed
Whether it comes as a stream of ooohs and aaahs in response to projected photos at the Academy Awards or in the..
Partners in the Gospel
Partnership The Apostle Paul’s provisions came from tentmaking and from the hospitality of people along his journey. But they also came from..
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