A Korean version of the first catechism, approved by the 210th General Assembly (1998).
By Yohan Hyun and Frank Macchia
Presbyterian and Pentecostal both begin with the letter “P,” but many believe that is where the similarity ends. Spirit’s Gifts — God’s Reign provides a glimpse of international ecumenical dialog between Pentecostal-Reformed Christians. Two preparatory papers for the Seoul meeting of the Pentecostal-Reformed Dialogue laid the groundwork for a week of intense theological discussion. The Office of Theology and Worship publishes them for the Church in the hope that they may provide a foundation for conversation within Presbyterian congregations and presbyteries and between local groups of Presbyterians and Pentecostals.
The first catechism approved by the 210th General Assembly (1998) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), with biblical citations added for reference.
A catechism approved by the 210th General Assembly (1998) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
MIT School of Architecture and Planning Students fighting the evil twins Katrina and Rita, July 2006
Hope Presbyterian Church is a small church with a big heart and a desire to reach out and serve others. HPC had sent a team to Mississippi in 2007 to assist with the clean up after hurricane Katrina and in the fall of 2008 there was talk of undertaking a similar effort in 2009. We reviewed the listing of opportunities to volunteer published by the Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Program and came to a general consensus that we would like to learn more about a relief effort to …
By Philip Wickeri
Philip Wickeri believes that we are living in a time of fundamental change in the shape and structure of world Christianity. This change creates a crisis that may be described in terms of the churches' relationship to globalization, and its response to religious and cultural pluralism. Prof. Wickeri sets forth an understanding of "mission from the margins," suggesting that, throughout the history of the Christian churches, the cutting edge for mission has come from movements emerging outside established Christian centers. In today's context, these "marginal" movements include the African initiated churches, Pentecostals all over the world, and …
By Barbara Wheeler and P. Mark Achtemeier
Two significant perspectives on the unity of the church, offered by persons who have different views on some of the issues currently dividing the church. Both essays go beyond the preservation of institutional or sentimental ties to genuinely theological understandings of the unity of the church.
By Joseph A. Sittler and Richard R. Osmer
Occasional Paper #13 reprints two significant essays that are no longer readily available. "The Maceration of the Minister" by the late Lutheran theologian Joseph Sittler is an incisive, sympathetic analysis of the plight of ministers. "The Teaching Authority of the Minister in the Reformed Tradition: A Contemporary Proposal" by Richard R. Osmer, the Thomas W. Synnott Professor of Christian Education at Princeton Theological Seminary, presents a creative understanding of the office we Presbyterians used to call "teaching elder."
The Office of Theology and Worship believes that "The Shape of Pastoral Ministry" is …
This resource from the Office of Theology and Worship is based on “The Trinity: God’s Love Overflowing,” A General Assembly report for study in the church. An accompanying study guide enables groups to delve deeply into the gift that is the Trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Sessions will focus on the Trinity and the Gospel; what we believe about God; how we are drawn into the embrace of the Triune God in worship and how the Trinity shapes our lives together. In addition, a four-part DVD that features well-known pastors and scholars is available that provides an excellent general …