Resources in Publications and periodicals

Ordained? To What?

Joseph D. Small, Coordinator, Theology, Worship and Education, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Since the 1970’s, Presbyterians have been arguing about who can be ordained (educators? gay and lesbian persons?) as well… Read more »

The Travail of the Presbytery

Joseph D. Small, Coordinator, Theology, Worship and Education, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) This paper examines the church’s earlier terminology and structures, for use of the re-formation of the church.

Go Figure – Deciding where to donate

Suppose someone gave you $200 to give to a charity or religious cause. How would you decide where to contribute? We presented Presbyterians that scenario on a 2005 survey, asking… Read more »

Go Figure – Pulpit heavyweights

Recently in this column I discussed decades-long membership losses in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), but this month I’m addressing an area in which the PC(USA) is growing: the weight of… Read more »