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Presbyterian Panel study shows Presbyterians agree on the centrality of Christ for salvation

Posted January 9th, 2017

In a recent denominational survey, nearly three-quarters of Presbyterians said that “Jesus Christ is the only Savior and Lord,” a finding that stands in contrast to an earlier study on Presbyterian views of salvation.

Presbyterian representation drops slightly in 115th US Congress

Posted January 6th, 2017

A recently released report by the Pew Research Center for Religion & Public Life shows the composition of the 115th U.S. Congress is losing members from historically mainline Protestant groups in favor of modest gains by evangelicals, Catholics and representatives from other faith traditions.

Roberts preaches message of radical diversity at College Conference at Montreat

Posted January 5th, 2017

Stepping again into the pulpit—and alternately striding across the stage—at the College Conference at Montreat on Jan. 3 and Jan. 4, the Rev. Paul Roberts Sr., president of Johnson C. Smith Theological Seminary, Atlanta, Georgia, continued to explore the conference theme, “Beyond Babel,” based on Genesis 11:1-9.

Cuban born pastor prays for continued hope and reconciliation for his homeland

Posted January 5th, 2017

The Rev. Tony Aja returned to Cuba last October for only the second time since he fled the country with his father in 1967. Strolling through his old neighborhood he remembers all too well how his family and friends suffered during the Cuba revolution, but as a minister of the gospel he clings to the hope that forgiveness and reconciliation will come eventually, even at the political level.

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance response team visits site of Oakland’s Ghost Ship fire

Posted January 5th, 2017

It’s been over a month since fire broke out in an Oakland, California warehouse, known as Ghost Ship, killing 36 people. Just before Christmas, members of Presbyterian Disaster Assistance’s National Response Team, were invited to visit the community and meet with faith leaders.

Former Mother Emanuel pastor opens second day of College Conference at Montreat

Posted January 4th, 2017

When keynote leader the Rev. Dr. Betty Deas Clark began to share her story on the second day of the 2017 College Conference at Montreat, a reverent hush fell over the packed auditorium. Clark, a celebrated author, pastor, global strategist, advocate and philanthropist, is perhaps best known as the first woman to be appointed pastor of the storied Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina, in its 198-year history.

Registration is open for Compassion, Peace and Justice Training Day

Posted January 4th, 2017

With an emotionally charged 2016 behind us, Presbyterian leaders are seeking new ways to address many of the issues that took center stage in the previous year. Advocacy Training Weekend, which includes Compassion, Peace and Justice Training Day and Ecumenical Advocacy Days, is scheduled for April 21-24, in Washington, D.C.

Presbyterians Today to publish under new schedule, add two columns

Posted December 29th, 2016

The Rev. Susan Washburn, interim editor of Presbyterians Today, says the periodical is looking forward to a few changes in the new year as it seeks to more effectively engage readers and celebrate the good news of Christ’s work in the people and churches of the PC(USA).

Launching intentional communities for young adults is ‘game changer’ for PC(USA)

Posted December 29th, 2016

Coming of age in New Zealand, Paul Humphreys innately understood that nation’s special, spiritual connection with the land.

A complete baptism

Posted December 28th, 2016

Presbyterians believe that baptism envelops our lives as Christians. As part of the covenant community, we baptize children as they grow into their faith.