Gregg Brekke, Author at The Presbyterian Outlook https://pres-outlook.org/author/greggbrekke/ News and Articles from the The Presbyterian Outlook Wed, 03 Jul 2024 16:41:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1 https://pres-outlook.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/outlook-logo.svg Gregg Brekke, Author at The Presbyterian Outlook https://pres-outlook.org/author/greggbrekke/ 32 32 #GA226 reverses course, commits to working for a fossil-free future without full divestment https://pres-outlook.org/2024/07/ga226-reverses-course-commits-to-working-for-a-fossil-free-future-without-full-divestment/ Wed, 03 Jul 2024 13:53:01 +0000 https://pres-outlook.org/?p=126321 On Tuesday, the assembly approved and then disproved categorical divestment from the fossil fuel industry, choosing to engage companies instead.

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]]> Discussion on non-discrimination overture POL-01 heats up ahead of GA committee meetings https://pres-outlook.org/2024/06/discussion-on-non-discrimination-overture-pol-01-heats-up-ahead-of-ga-committee-meetings/ Thu, 06 Jun 2024 10:00:37 +0000 https://pres-outlook.org/?p=125660 Some say the changes challenge ‘freedom of conscience.’ Others feel the overture offers clarity to the PC(USA)’s stand against discrimination.

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]]> #GA226 environmental and climate justice committee preview https://pres-outlook.org/2024/05/ga226-environmental-and-climate-justice-committee-preview/ Tue, 14 May 2024 10:07:19 +0000 https://pres-outlook.org/?p=124974 Fossil fuel divestment, single use plastics, lithium mining to be considered at this summer’s national meeting.

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]]> PC(USA), A Corporation recommends a budget based on ministry priorities https://pres-outlook.org/2024/05/pcusa-a-corporation-recommends-a-budget-based-on-ministry-priorities/ Mon, 06 May 2024 10:20:13 +0000 https://pres-outlook.org/?p=124959 ‘Unifying budget’ proposed for 2025-26 as OGA and PMA are combined.

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]]> Presbyterian campus ministries share kindness and compassion with Israel-Hamas war protestors https://pres-outlook.org/2024/05/presbyterian-campus-ministries-share-kindness-and-compassion-with-israel-hamas-war-protestors/ Wed, 01 May 2024 20:51:26 +0000 https://pres-outlook.org/?p=124908 As college protests against the Israel-Hamas war spread around the country, local Presbyterian ministries seek to offer refuge and care to all students.

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]]> PC(USA) Board of Pensions announces pricing for new benefits structure https://pres-outlook.org/2024/04/pcusa-board-of-pensions-announces-pricing-for-new-benefits-structure/ Wed, 03 Apr 2024 15:33:35 +0000 https://pres-outlook.org/?p=124187 BoP new benefits structure unbundles family coverage from pastoral health care options.

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]]> PC(USA) retirement staying on predicted course  https://pres-outlook.org/2024/03/pcusa-retirement-staying-on-predicted-course/ Tue, 19 Mar 2024 09:57:02 +0000 https://pres-outlook.org/?p=123488 Retired clergy’s income boosted with help of retirement credits.

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]]> PC(USA) Board of Pensions restructures benefit offerings for 2025   https://pres-outlook.org/2024/03/pcusa-board-of-pensions-restructures-benefit-offerings-for-2025/ Mon, 11 Mar 2024 14:06:32 +0000 https://pres-outlook.org/?p=123455 ‘Season of Rebuilding’ plan blueprint affirmed at board of directors spring meeting with pricing to follow in April.

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]]> Doing more with less: Smaller PC(USA) congregations face new leadership realities  https://pres-outlook.org/2024/01/doing-more-with-less-smaller-pcusa-congregations-face-new-leadership-realities/ Tue, 09 Jan 2024 10:58:38 +0000 https://pres-outlook.org/?p=121504 What are small churches to do? Gregg Brekke explores the challenges facing shrinking congregations and how some pastors and presbyteries are addressing the issue. 

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]]> Feeling the squeeze: Financial pressures add up for PC(USA) congregations  https://pres-outlook.org/2023/12/feeling-the-squeeze-financial-pressures-add-up-for-pcusa-congregations/ Wed, 20 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://pres-outlook.org/?p=121155 The cost of maintaining an installed pastor with benefits is a growing concern for churches and presbyteries.

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