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Further reflections on Play Ball!

“Play Ball!” — What a great issue (Outlook, cover date April 21) about baseball, which most thinking people would agree is God’s favorite game.

Does your congregation have spiritual blind spots?

Recently our church has been studying the shortest books of the Bible. The epistle to Philemon has been of particular interest because it is so focused.

Say “No” when necessary

Saying “No” to an aspiring leader isn’t easy.

When an inappropriate person asks for a leadership slot, it can seem kinder, certainly less conflict-laden, to say “Yes” and see what happens.

Foundation, council agree to third-party counsel on use of restricted funds

It’s a dispute that’s been brewing for the better part of a year, and now has splashed into the open.

Renowned Presbyterian chronicler, Vic Jameson, died May 18

LOUISVILLE — Victor Loyd “Vic” Jameson, who chronicled the life of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) with an uncanny combination of wit and wisdom for more than 30 years, died May 18 in a Santa Fe skilled nursing facility of complications from a fall in his home Aug. 26, 2007. He was 83 years old.

A native of Clayton, N.M., Jameson graduated from Eastern New Mexico University in 1949 after serving three years in the U.S. Army during World War II. He taught school in Hobbs, N.M., for two years before discovering his life’s calling as a journalist.

In This Issue

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Bill Tarbell, South Carolina pastor, seeks to serve as next stated clerk

Citing a ministry characterized by service in a variety of national regions, types of service, and ecumenical initiatives, William Paul “Bill” Tarbell, pastor of Saluda Church in Saluda, S.C., is seeking the position of stated clerk of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)

State clerk position sought

Winfield “Casey” Jones, pastor of First Church in Pearland, Texas since 1986, has announced that he intends to be nominated for stated clerk at the 218th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) this month in San Jose, Calif.

Leaders call for prayers after multiple disasters

LOUISVILLE — The two top leaders of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) have sent a letter to churches, praising those who have responded to the disasters that have struck Myanmar (Burma), China, and the United States and asking all Presbyterians to pray for those who have been affected.

Wind storm damages, cuts power at Montreat Conference Center

A 100-year-old elm was uprooted and toppled in the parking lot of Anderson Auditorium at Montreat Conference Center, North Carolina, after wind and rainstorms the weekend of May 10-11. Conference center officials also report a large tree leans precariously against the side of Lookout Lodge, and another tree was uprooted outside the Presbyterian Heritage Center — just a few of the numerous

New DAIO connection serves Outlook online users

The expanded and updated Web site for The Presbyterian Outlook has new features to help pastors and churches prepare for worship, exchange..

Prayers requested for family in death of Marsha Mazza

Marsha Mazza, who had been under hospice care, passed away May 12, according to a notice from New Castle Presbytery. Her husband, Carl Mazza, is a candidate for moderator of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The election will be held at the General Assembly next month.

Global Methodists struggle with alliances, diversity

FORT WORTH, Texas – (RNS) The nearly 4,000 United Methodists gathered here at their quadrennial General Conference found themselves in the middle of an intense debate about exactly how their church can reflect its increasingly international family.

Shared Metrics

During a presentation on metrics and the importance of being guided by measureable outcomes, I could feel apprehension rising and hear the muttering.

The Son of God primary elections

Editor’s note: This edition of the Outlook launches the teaching tenure of Laurie Wheeler as the New Testament contributor for the Uniform Lesson Series church school studies. The following essay introduces her humorous side of writing, as she walks us through the Book of Hebrews in the context of an election year.

Moderator candidates discuss their plans, visions for Church

Editor’s note: The four candidates running in the election for moderator of the 218th General Assembly have responded to the following questions..

Synod seeks investment options for Council beyond Pres. Foundation

LOUISVILLE – The Synod of the Southwest — concerned that the Presbyterian Foundation isn’t producing as strong a return on investments as is available elsewhere in the financial market — is pushing for change.

Ratchet up for summer

Even though schools close for the summer and other enterprises slow down, churches should ratchet up for this critical time when Americans are on the move and in need.