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‘Theological Conversations’ series continues yearlong celebration of Reformation 500

Posted March 14th, 2017

‘Theological Conversations,’ a series of papers designed to invite congregational leaders in the PC(USA) into discussion wherever they gather as sessions, presbyteries or for adult education in congregations, continues its celebration of the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation with the release of ‘The First 500 Years’ by the Rev. Dr. Jerry Andrews.

Theological Conversations launches yearlong celebration of Reformation 500

Posted February 9th, 2017

As Reformed churches across the globe start a yearlong observance of the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation—precipitated by Martin Luther’s posting of his 95 Theses on the doors of the All Saints’ Church in Wittenberg, Germany, on October 31, 1517—the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has entered both the celebration and the conversation.

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.

New theological resource is timely for engaging issues in current election cycle

Posted October 25th, 2016

With the publication of “Covenant Living in a Contractual World”—the latest paper in the Presbyterian Mission Agency’s ‘Theological Conversations’ series—the Rev. Wes Avram offers a way for Presbyterians to talk not only civilly but also theologically around the issues that the ongoing election rhetoric has aroused.