theology formation & evangelism Archives

Be a presence to those you might consider a stranger

Posted September 17th, 2021

When it comes to church, the Rev. Shanea B. Leonard knows what it’s like to feel like an outsider looking in. But Leonard also knows what it’s like to sit in a place of welcome and inclusion.

Mother knows best

Posted September 9th, 2021

Saying that “love leads to justice,” the Rev. Dr. Ralph B. Watkins said his mother always told him that “God is on the side of justice.”

The PC(USA), A Corporation’s rosy financial picture has but one thorn

Posted August 27th, 2021

Ian Hall, who began work in June as the chief financial officer and chief operating officer of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), A Corporation, had a rosy financial report Friday to share with the A Corp Board in a report covering the first seven months of 2021.

Upcoming webinars to feature 8 Habits of Evangelism authors

Posted August 23rd, 2021

Beginning Sept. 8 and continuing every Wednesday through Oct. 27, Theology, Formation & Evangelism will host free webinars on the 8 Habits of Evangelism featuring each of the authors in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) who wrote it.

Free books support at-home faith formation for children

Posted July 16th, 2021

Free books to support at-home faith formation for children are now available for churches and worshiping communities in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Each book listed below will support families and households with younger children at home in forming their faith together at home.

Presbyteries and congregations can apply now for 2022 Vital Congregations initiative

Posted July 9th, 2021

Applications from interested presbyteries and individual congregations that have the blessing of their presbytery are now being accepted for the fourth wave of the Vital Congregations Initiative.

PC(USA) staff mourns US gun violence

Posted June 3rd, 2021

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) held a solemn chapel service Wednesday in honor of National Gun Violence Awareness Day.

New resource explores ‘8 Habits of Evangelism’

Posted May 12th, 2021

The Rev. Dr. Ray Jones III has a vision for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

Fitting hybrid worship into the context of the local congregation

Posted April 30th, 2021

Highlighting worship efforts during the pandemic ranging from high-tech and labor-intensive to one church’s “Call ‘Em All” telephonic approach, Thursday’s webinar on Hybrid Ministry: The Scattered Church was a balm for clergy and worship leaders who’ve struggled mightily with pandemic-induced issues including pastoral care, trauma and self-care.

Presbyterian Mission Agency Board sympathetic to Shinnecock Nation’s fight

Posted April 23rd, 2021

A request for mutual aid by Shinnecock Nation tribal leaders via the Racial Equity Advocacy Committee and the Native American Consulting Committee fell on welcoming ears Friday among members of the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board.