Embracing the ministry and justice work ahead
On the final day of the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board meeting, those present were reminded to claim their purpose. The time has come to act.
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The long history of slavery and racism in the Presbyterian church
Those present at the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board meeting on Sept. 29 processed the denomination's history and how the roots of racism are present today. The consensus: change is essential — “Our children are watching us.”
Next steps for the Presbyterian Mission Agency will involve challenging, sometimes confrontational, gospel work
“We have to think that we can do something with God,” said Diane Moffett, PMA’s president and executive director. “We have to believe we can create a better world.”
Reimagining change in the PC(USA) and the world: We get to do this
On the final day of its Sept. 21-23 hybrid meeting, the Committee on the Office of the General Assembly (COGA) spent some time talking about unifying the Presbyterian Mission Agency (PMA) and the Office of the General Assembly (OGA).
Reinventing the General Assembly again: Committee discusses possibilities for 2024
The Committee on the Office of the General Assembly (COGA) is considering some options for how to structure the schedule for the 2024 General Assembly.
Staying open to the Holy Spirit in times of change
COGA discusses the merger of the Office of the General Assembly and the Presbyterian Mission Agency.
New directions and new work for PC(USA) in fight against climate change
Outlook reporter Leslie Scanlon speaks with Janette Plunkett, a recent overture advocate for the Environmental Justice Committee, about the next steps for the denomination after a historic GA.
Pandemic pastoring: lessons learned in the crucible of crisis
A new survey of church leaders details what the pandemic was like and how it changed church leaders. Where do pastors go from here, it asks?
The PC(USA), A Corporation board considers the denomination’s information technology, national structure and funding system
Also on the table: how the denomination can be a better partner in equity and inclusion work in Louisville.
Jesus won’t abandon you if you don’t have a full-time pastor
Bi-vocational journalist and minister Jeffrey MacDonald shares success stories from small churches with part-time pastors.
