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Triennium participants probe the biblical theme of “I am”
Wednesday, the second day of Triennium, began with everyone gathering on Purdue University’s Memorial Mall to find and join one of 200..
Burning bushes: Youth Triennium worship begins with call to pay attention and respond to God’s presence in the world
Ironing out those ‘umms’ and ‘ahhs’: how Toastmasters can help pastors
Six years ago I was standing at General Assembly, catching up with a seminary classmate and lamenting my lack of a sermon..
The light bulb of the world
On a recent visit to the Holy Land, we were given a tour of the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, one of..
What one businessman learned about success from Trappist monks
(RNS) Driving through the Spanish moss-draped gates of the Mepkin Abbey Trappist monastery in Moncks Corner, S.C., businessman August Turak felt as if he..
Triennium 2013 kicks off
2014 Detroit: What is the moderator’s agenda?
I have been to two General Assemblies, once as an alternate and once as a commissioner. Each time I have listened to..
Reflecting on peace discernment
Starting from scratch: New worshiping community interns gain on-the-ground training
Christians in Sudan face increased hostility
NAIROBI, Kenya (RNS) Despite a promise by the Sudanese government to grant its minority Christian population religious freedom, church leaders there said..
How Christians should respond to the Zimmerman verdict: An interview with Leroy Barber
Reactions to the George Zimmerman “not guilty” verdict from American Christians have been as diverse as the community itself. Some Christian pastors used their pulpits on..
Baseball’s Darryl Strawberry buries his past in new career as a pastor
Evangelism 2.0
Investment, democracy and the foundations of Middle East peace
My personal perspective on the Israeli/Palestinian peace process was strongly influenced by the timing of my first visit to the Holy Land...
Toya Richards tapped for top OGA communications post
Church leaders issue statement on the George Zimmerman trial
PC(USA) investment moves address only half the equation
Originally published April 29, 2013. Reprinted in the July 8, 2013 issue. The exploration of opportunities by leadership in the PC(USA)..
Film in review: “The Lone Ranger”
Outlook planning new website!
Blazek ordained to Outlook
The Presbytery of Chicago has ordained Jana Blazek as a teaching elder to serve as associate editor for connection at the Presbyterian..
Saying goodbye
Book review – Leading God’s People: Wisdom From the Early Church for Today
Churches must change or die — and the clock is ticking
I want to talk about age. First, let’s get the obvious out of the way. All ages are good. Children, young adults,..
Presbyterian Youth Triennium prepares for more than 5,000 participants
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