Millennial Goldilocks and the perfect church
That neighborhood church you visited that just had too many people your grandparents’ age—I know they were overly eager to meet you...
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The Next Christendom — The Coming of Global Christianity (Third Edition)
The Next Christendom — The Coming of Global Christianity (Third Edition) by Philip Jenkins Oxford University Press, New York, N.Y. 346 pages...
‘Noah’ film sparks debate over one of the world’s oldest and most beloved stories
by Sarah Pulliam Bailey NEW YORK (RNS) In recent years, Hollywood has made a concerted effort to lure religious audiences to the..
Behind the numbers: Religious ‘nones’ may not be who you think they are
by Cathy Lynn Grossman (RNS) In recent surveys, the religious “nones” — as in, “none of the above” — appear to lead..
National Presbyterian Church of Mexico excludes recently ordained woman pastor
by Leopoldo Cervantes-Ortiz, Latin America Council of Churches MEXICO CITY (PNS) Pastor Cira Hernández Gutiérrez, who was ordained to ministry in the..
Film in review – “300: Rise of An Empire”
In a way, it’s unfair to criticize a movie for what it isn’t. Obviously, it isn’t a lot of things. It’s also..
What image of God does your worship service portray?
Since many churches are constantly searching for ways to attract new members and an increasing number of Americans are claiming to be..
Sunday worship turning stale? Maybe it’s time to think small
I got a whole new look at my neighborhood on the west side of Manhattan the other day. It was around 4 p.m...
Vision is as vision does
Shortly after the last presidential election in 2012, I asked some friends if they could remember the campaign slogans for the two..
The future of the church: Reflections on the hopes of young Presbyterian leaders
In early February, twelve young Presbyterian pastors from all over the nation gathered around a table to discuss the future of the..
Doing more with less
SAN JOSE, CALIF. – In an era of rapid change in the ways and means of making disciples, one thing has remained constant:..
A pioneer or a settler?
I recently read an article about pioneers and settlers in a church setting. There are those who come looking for a good,..
Spared a church trial in one region, Methodists may find censure in another
By Renee K. Gadoua (RNS) United Methodist Bishop Martin D. McLee of New York on Monday (March 10) announced he was dropping..
WCRC joins Presbyterian advocates for women at UN Commission on the Status of Women
By World Council of Reformed Churches Dora Arce Valentín, the World Communion of Reformed Churches’ executive secretary for justice and partnership, will..
March 17, 2014: Digital issue for subscribers
The digital issue of the Presbyterian Outlook's March 17, 2014 issue is now available! It is viewable on almost all computers, tablets, and smartphones...
Transitions (from the March 17, 2014 issue)
Jason Hammersley, from temporary supply, Korean Community Church, Duluth, Ga., to chaplain, Northside Hospital, Atlanta Rebecca Jones, from validated ministry, Madison Avenue..
To fast or not to fast?
Lent is a season in which some Christian traditions (including many of my Presbyterian brothers and sisters) practice fasting. We "give up"..
A fifth-grade Sunday school class…
A fifth-grade Sunday school class was asked by the teacher to write down a question they would like to ask God. One..
Honorably retired (from the March 17, 2014 issue)
Doyll H. Andrews Jr., from pastor, New Life Church, Sterling Heights, Mich. Pamela Spencer Bakker, from pastor, Community Church, Massapequa, N.Y. Ira..
Deceased (from the March 17, 2014 issue)
Gerald C. Johnson, 77, July 23, 2012, Cedar Rapids, Iowa William H. Morrison, 82, Aug. 16, Charlotte, N.C.
United Presbyterian Church of Randolph, N.Y.
The United Presbyterian Church of Randolph, N.Y., has a ton of projects, but one that is extremely rare. Members save some scrap..
Being part of something that is dying: Why I stay Presbyterian (blog reprint)
This blog is reprinted with the author's permission. You can view the original post here. Conversations: “We tried out the Presbyterian Church..
Pope Francis
"Who is at fault? All of us are. We are all sinners. There is only one who is right, and that is..
Film in review – “Son of God”
As a practicing believer, I think every Christian should see this film. There. I’ve said it. I’m a shameless shill for this..
Roundtable interview – “Son of God”
Roundtable interview with Mark Burnett, producer of “Son of God,” & Roma Downey, actress in the film Interviewed by Ronald P. Salfen for..
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