westminster john knox press Archives

‘There is a culture war going on in this war, and poor Ukraine is stuck in the middle’

Posted March 8th, 2022

The Rev. Dr. John Burgess has never lived in Ukraine. But over the years he and his family have enjoyed three extended stays in Russia, the final time in Belgorod, a small town near Russia’s border with Ukraine.

Hawkins releases ‘Unbroken and Unbowed’ Feb. 22

Posted February 18th, 2022

The next time you see the Rev. Jimmie Hawkins, congratulate him on his new title: first-time author.

Our film critic says ‘Sons and Daughters of Thunder’ has plenty for Presbyterians who appreciate an important story told well

Posted October 29th, 2021

“Sons and Daughters of Thunder” is a new film that takes us back to a crucial period in American history.

‘I believe the divine embrace is wide indeed’

Posted October 22nd, 2021

The Rev. Dr. Anna Case-Winters, who has taught theology at McCormick Theological Seminary for 35 years, wasn’t all gloom and doom Wednesday during the Leading Theologically podcast hosted twice each month by the Rev. Dr. Lee Hinson-Hasty of the Presbyterian Foundation.

New book by spiritual travel writer Lori Erickson explores the religious aspects of genealogy research

Posted August 24th, 2021

Genealogy research can help us discover our ancestors, but it can also deepen our spiritual lives, argues Lori Erickson in her new book, “The Soul of the Family Tree: Ancestors, Stories, and the Spirits We Inherit” (WJK Books).

Using culture to inform the church

Posted August 13th, 2021

Many preachers get a little antsy about preaching on and around secular holidays, among them the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Mother’s Day — and that biggest secular holiday of all, Super Bowl Sunday. In their minds, the culture and the church ought to be kept at arm’s length from one another.

Matthew 25: the real deal

Posted July 8th, 2021

The Rev. Dr. Floretta Barbee-Watkins calls her online outreach “Zoom at Noon,” and Wednesday’s edition “Matthew 25: the real deal.” But it might well have been labeled “Exegeting Matthew 25:31-46 in practical ways everyone can understand.”

Matthew 25 video discussion series based on eradicating systemic poverty now available

Posted June 22nd, 2021

“Engaging Matthew 25 Through Film — Eradicating Systemic Poverty” is a video guide that takes the reader through the life of a person or family burdened by poverty. The five films chosen for this new resource are intended to not only inform readers about poverty but also stir feelings, and just maybe move them from a place of comfort to join with others in doing something for those trapped in poverty. In other words, actively engage in the world around us.

New book lays out the first theology of the American Descendants of Slavery (ADOS) movement

Posted June 22nd, 2021

Reparations are necessary for rebuilding Black America, argues the Rev. Dr. Kevin W. Cosby in his new book, “Getting to the Promised Land: Black America and the Unfinished Work of the Civil Rights Movement,” published Tuesday by Westminster John Knox Press.

Presbyterian Publishing Corporation names Austin Seminary professor as Vice President of Publishing

Posted June 3rd, 2021

The Presbyterian Publishing Corporation (PPC) on Thursday announced the Rev. Dr. Bridgett A. Green as the new Vice President of Publishing for PPC and Editorial Director of Westminster John Knox Press.