Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary has opened registration for two new cohorts in its signature Drum Major for Justice Certificate Program. Applicants may visit the seminary’s website, jcsts.org, for more information and to register.

The Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Programs at Christian Theological Seminary provide funds to congregations to support renewal leaves for their pastors.

The African American Intercultural Congregational Support ministry encourages individuals to register for the inaugural “Black Millennials and the Church” forum scheduled for 7 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, Nov. 10.

Preaching is too important to be left solely to the preacher.

On Oct. 19, 2021, the Israeli Defense Ministry issued a military order declaring six Palestinian civil society organizations in the Occupied Palestinian Territory as “terrorist organizations.”   

The organizations being targeted are historic, internationally respected Palestinian human rights groups that have, for decades, worked to defend the rights of the Palestinian people across society, including children, women, prisoners and farmers. The designation of these organizations as “terrorist” now allows the Israeli government to close their offices, seize their assets and arrest their staff members.

Destini Hodges was named this week as the permanent coordinator of the Young Adult Volunteer program. She has served in the interim role for the past 12 months.

The Rev. Karen Brown, whose sermon on Wednesday brought the REvangelism Conference to a rousing and joyous conclusion, told viewers near the beginning of their time together that they’d need three props to get the most out of what she had to tell them.

Who is the best teacher you’ve ever had? What about your best faith teacher?

Especially during Advent and Christmas, we are reminded to drop our arrogance and selfishness and embrace our call to humility.

The Rev. Theodore J. Wardlaw, the ninth president of Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, has announced plans to retire in 2022.