Editorials Archives - The Presbyterian Outlook https://pres.wxp.io/category/commentary/editorials/ News and Articles from the The Presbyterian Outlook Mon, 01 Jul 2024 13:33:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1 https://pres-outlook.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/outlook-logo.svg Editorials Archives - The Presbyterian Outlook https://pres.wxp.io/category/commentary/editorials/ 32 32 Reader’s opinions: “A call to reform the PC(USA) ordination process” https://pres-outlook.org/2024/06/readers-opinions-a-call-to-reform-the-pcusa-ordination-process/ Thu, 13 Jun 2024 10:00:51 +0000 https://pres-outlook.org/?p=125833 Readers respond to David Wigger's "A call to reform the PC(USA) ordination process.”

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]]> Presbyterian Outlook board honors Brian K. Blount with E.T. Thompson award https://pres-outlook.org/2024/06/presbyterian-outlook-board-honors-brian-k-blount-with-e-t-thompson-award/ Thu, 06 Jun 2024 23:30:57 +0000 https://pres-outlook.org/?p=125621 Brian K. Blount, a New Testament scholar, preacher, teacher, and leader, was honored with the lifetime achievement award during the Outlook’s webinar on June 6.

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]]> Read to leave home https://pres-outlook.org/2024/05/read-to-leave-home/ Fri, 31 May 2024 09:43:40 +0000 https://pres-outlook.org/?p=125511 To grow, we need to “leave home” physically, psychologically or spiritually, writes Teri McDowell Ott.

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]]> Presbyterian Outlook recognized at Best of the Christian Press Awards https://pres-outlook.org/2024/05/presbyterian-outlook-recognized-at-best-of-the-christian-press-awards-5/ Tue, 21 May 2024 10:00:23 +0000 https://pres-outlook.org/?p=125236 The Outlook received 10 awards, including honors for their design, professional resourcing, theological reflection, and critical review.

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]]> Multiplying gifts https://pres-outlook.org/2024/04/multiplying-gifts/ Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:48:52 +0000 https://pres-outlook.org/?p=124820 When we start from a perspective of abundance, our blessings become clear and our work less daunting, writes Teri McDowell Ott.

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]]> Transformative hospitality: To be welcomed shapes us into a welcoming people.    https://pres-outlook.org/2024/03/transformative-hospitality-to-be-welcomed-shapes-us-into-a-welcoming-people/ Wed, 27 Mar 2024 09:55:41 +0000 https://pres-outlook.org/?p=123853 Teri McDowell Ott reflects on hospitality from the perspective of her local hospital's emergency waiting room.

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]]> AI: Reflection, evolution, transformation https://pres-outlook.org/2024/02/ai-reflection-evolution-transformation/ Tue, 27 Feb 2024 11:37:49 +0000 https://pres-outlook.org/?p=123182 In my experience, teaching others is one of the best ways to learn, writes Teri McDowell Ott. With that in mind, what can we learn as we teach AI?

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]]> Purple church possibilities https://pres-outlook.org/2024/01/purple-church-possibilities/ Fri, 26 Jan 2024 11:02:51 +0000 https://pres-outlook.org/?p=122048 Whether you desire a new building or a new interpretation of Scripture, progress cannot be made if leaders are conflict-averse, writes Teri McDowell Ott.

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]]> Small is beautiful https://pres-outlook.org/2024/01/small-is-beautiful/ Thu, 04 Jan 2024 11:18:43 +0000 https://pres-outlook.org/?p=121386 "Church vitality is more about spirit than size, and small churches across the country often serve as hubs of connection for small towns and rural areas." — Teri McDowell Ott

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]]> Staff picks: Our favorite Outlook stories of 2023 https://pres-outlook.org/2023/12/staff-picks-our-favorite-outlook-stories-of-2023/ Tue, 26 Dec 2023 11:00:31 +0000 https://pres-outlook.org/?p=121189 You've seen the crowd-favorite Outlook articles of 2023. This list includes the articles we love, but maybe you haven't seen yet!

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