June/July 2012
Presbyterians don’t have a state or region where they are the predominant religious group. But what they lack in concentration, they make up in spread: In 2010 there was at least one PC(USA) congregation in 2,388 of the 3,221 counties in the United States (74 percent).
Participe (Engage) es un recurso de la oficina de evangelismo de la Iglesia Presbiteriana (EUA) cuyo propósito es conectar el compartir la fe con el hacer discípulos. Este material está diseñado para ser utilizado en tres fases: Primero con el consistorio, luego con un grupo más amplio de líderes de la iglesia y luego con la congregación. Este recurso ayudará a las congregaciones a participar en el evangelismo personal, a la vez que cultiva una “cultura” de hacer discípulos en las iglesias. Las congregaciones se podrán conectar con sus comunidades a través del compartir sus propias historias personales de fe …
The Spring 2012 issue gives a 50-year history and update of the Jinishian Memorial Program in response to the many inquiries from our readers and supporters.
In the midst of a particularly troublesome conflict situation, a church group decided to utilize the services of an outside consultant. As the consultant sought information about the nature and scope of the problem, one of the members strongly objected to questions concerning the management processes and decision-making practices of the group.
1. Pay attention to my intentions.
What do I want from this conversation? Am I willing to be influenced?
2. Balance advocacy with inquiry.
"What led you to that view?" "What do you mean by that view?"
Gleanings from Stewardship Kaleidoscope 2012
Notes by Craig Showalter, Westminster Presbyterian Church, Dayton, Ohio
Help people make the connection with baptism in all of life and ministry.
Baptism is rich with multiple meanings which overlap like beautiful water lilies on a pond. Learn more about the meanings of baptism.
November 2011
Go Figure article comparing candidates for ministry and active ministers.