Presbyterian Mission Agency rev. nicholas a. johnson Archives

The Widow’s Mite has rich meaning for today’s givers

Posted October 13th, 2020

Four weeks of studying the underpinnings of systemic poverty came to an end Monday with a look at Luke’s account of the Widow’s Mite and a scholarly examination of the burden that debt has, especially on people living in poverty.

Systemic poverty in Cameroon, Peru illustrates the complex barrier poor people face

Posted October 6th, 2020

The 85 or so Presbyterians studying the underpinnings of systemic poverty zoomed out to take in a more global perspective Monday, thanks to presentations by Valéry Nodem and the Rev. Jed Koball.

A just economy can provide six keys to help humans thrive

Posted September 29th, 2020

Climate change, according to the rev. abby mohaupt, has made it more difficult for many people, especially the poor, to access six keys to human existence — food, access to water, rest, home, safety and love.

An economic system nesting in God’s household

Posted September 22nd, 2020

The presenter during Monday’s first of four webinars on the Matthew 25 focus of eradicating systemic poverty framed the road ahead with this question: How can we work together with others to bring the United States and the larger global economy more in line with our theological commitments?