May 2024 Archives - The Presbyterian Outlook https://pres-outlook.org/issues/may-2024/ News and Articles from the The Presbyterian Outlook Wed, 26 Jun 2024 18:00:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1 https://pres-outlook.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/outlook-logo.svg May 2024 Archives - The Presbyterian Outlook https://pres-outlook.org/issues/may-2024/ 32 32 Upending Torrents: A poem https://pres-outlook.org/2024/05/upending-torrents-a-poem/ Thu, 30 May 2024 09:24:08 +0000 https://pres-outlook.org/?p=125243 Jan Bros writes about weather systems, hand wringing and freedom.

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]]> Discussion guide for May 2024 issue https://pres-outlook.org/2024/05/discussion-guide-for-april-2024-issue-2/ Fri, 24 May 2024 11:59:42 +0000 https://pres-outlook.org/?p=125272 In each issue of the Outlook, we include a discussion guide to further reflect on the issue. We recommend using this guide in your Bible study, small group or book club. It's our invitation into a faithful conversation.

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]]> The grace in innovation https://pres-outlook.org/2024/05/the-grace-in-innovation/ Thu, 23 May 2024 10:05:54 +0000 https://pres-outlook.org/?p=125240 "The practical necessity of innovation in our increasingly post-Christian country is an opportunity, perhaps even a movement of grace," writes Chris Dela Cruz.

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]]> The N-Word of God https://pres-outlook.org/2024/05/the-n-word-of-god/ Tue, 21 May 2024 09:45:09 +0000 https://pres-outlook.org/?p=125090 "Let the unorthodox nature of this work speak to the body of believers in new and transformative ways that take seriously the past – and present – in hopes of envisioning a more just future." — Jordan Burton

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]]> Podcast review: “New Way” https://pres-outlook.org/2024/05/podcast-review-new-way/ Fri, 17 May 2024 10:12:05 +0000 https://pres-outlook.org/?p=125150 An extension of the 1001 New Worshiping Communities initiative, Sara Hayden's New Way podcast, is an honest conversation between pastors and church leaders exploring a new way of doing ministry.

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]]> Pastoring in a secular age: Confessions of a recovering deist https://pres-outlook.org/2024/05/pastoring-in-a-secular-age-confessions-of-a-recovering-deist/ Thu, 16 May 2024 09:45:29 +0000 https://pres-outlook.org/?p=125099 After a decade of innovation, growth and “pastoral shopkeeping,” essayist Andy Kadzban realized he had left God out of the equation.

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]]> When God Became White: Dismantling Whiteness for a More Just Christianity https://pres-outlook.org/2024/05/when-god-became-white-dismantling-whiteness-for-a-more-just-christianity/ Wed, 15 May 2024 10:00:34 +0000 https://pres-outlook.org/?p=125086 "The pervasive images of a White Jesus and language that presents a White male God, further emphasize the assimilationist attitude that was and is prevalent in Western culture." — Jo Wiersema on "When God Became White"

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]]> The Mother Artist: Portraits of Ambition, Limitation, and Creativity https://pres-outlook.org/2024/05/the-mother-artist-portraits-of-ambition-limitation-and-creativity/ Fri, 10 May 2024 10:09:50 +0000 https://pres-outlook.org/?p=125082 "The Mother Artist" by Catherine Ricketts is a compelling exploration of motherhood’s ability to both limit and stimulate art. — Amy Pagliarella

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]]> What if ministry isn’t about what we think it’s about? https://pres-outlook.org/2024/05/what-if-ministry-isnt-about-what-we-think-its-about/ Tue, 07 May 2024 10:04:55 +0000 https://pres-outlook.org/?p=124980 When the congregation at Arlington Presbyterian Church decided to be the church, Sharon Core reflects, profound shifts followed.

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]]> Creating connection through innovative worship https://pres-outlook.org/2024/05/creating-connection-through-innovative-worship/ Wed, 01 May 2024 10:16:28 +0000 https://pres-outlook.org/?p=124834 Eight unique ministries offer insights into the future of the ever-evolving church.

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