The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) stands in solidarity with our partners in the Presbyterian Church of Nigeria (PCN), applauding the courage and passion of the young people who have been leading popular protests against police brutality in Nigeria and lamenting the Nigerian military’s heavy-handed response to these peaceful demonstrations. We give thanks for organizations such as the Civil Society Coalition for Poverty Eradication (CISCOPE), which serve as catalysts for change by promoting broad public participation in the design, implementation, and monitoring of Nigeria’s public policies and programs.
Those attending the online Presbyterian Border Region Outreach conference last weekend enjoyed a 90-minute respite during a workshop given by the Rev. John Cheek and the Rev. Suzanne Malloy.
Among the many challenges of the current pandemic, charitable giving has not been one of them.
Church leaders, mission co-workers, global partners and supporters around the world will connect online during the 2020 Madagascar Mission Network virtual gathering Nov. 12–14. The gathering will cover highlights of mission and ministry alongside the nearly 6- million-member Church of Jesus Christ in Madagascar (FJKM).
Eduardo Canales and his colleagues have a daunting job.
Through Matthew 25, God gives us instructions on how we should use the “talents” — capabilities, wealth and other gifts — he has entrusted to us.
Six years ago, Nohemi Cuéllar and her husband, the Rev. Dr. Gregory Cuéllar, used a tried-and-true method to launch a ministry that helps young immigrants entering the U.S. through South Texas to express their stories, their fears and even the faith that’s sustained them.
“Gospel Hospitality and the Kingdom of God,” the conference held online by Presbyterian Border Region Outreach, concluded Sunday with a worship service.
At the Presbyterians Association of Musicians’ Town Hall Forum on Thursday, the Rev. Dr. Ronald P. Byars spoke passionately about the faith of the church as he addressed the question, “Why bother with the Book of Common Worship?”
Complaints from parishioners, a demand for pastors to conform to congregational expectations, isolation, uncertainty. These were some of the terms that came up during Thursday's Mid Council Leaders Gathering during a session entitled “Flourishing in Ministry.”
The Reverend Dr. Chris Adams, executive director of the Azusa Pacific University Center for Vocational Ministry, and the Reverend Dr. Daniel White, pastor of Whitworth Community Presbyterian Church, led a midday session on how to flourish and build resilience during times of crisis. Adams says years of research has shown that a lot of ministry leaders may experience bouts of burnout or pressure but still find the work very fulfilling.