This article is an excerpt from the blog Bread not Stones by Rebecca Kirkpatrick, a pastor in the Presbyterian Church …
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Recorded Keynote by John Westerhoff: “Changing Times, Changing Responses”
"Changing Times, Changing Responses" was the title of the keynote address given by The Rev. Dr. John Westerhoff at the …
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How to Reach Young Adults
The following is taken from an article by Anthony B. Robinson about Generation Next, posted on Duke Divinity School's Faith & …
Creating a Summer Rhythm for Households
"As you look at your summer calendar, make sure there are days on the calendar where there is nothing planned. There should be …
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Digging Deeper: Jesus and his Teaching Milieu
"We can read the gospels in a new light when we see Jesus as a teacher in this milieu. Like many other Jewish teachers, Jesus …
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Spiritual Practices: Mindful Eating
One area of my own life where I find that I’m often not focused enough is when I’m eating. It's too often …
A Litany for Sunday: Jesus who on this day…
The following litany is from The Wideness of God's Mercy. Jesus, who on this day of the week rose …
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Keys to Attracting Young Adults in Church
"Young adults in particular want to know that the congregation is about more than itself, and they want to know how they can get …
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Patrick’s Prayer of the Trinity
Today is Trinity Sunday. Many churches will offer a familiar hymn that has been a standard for worship - St. …
6 Leadership Styles
Robyn Benincasa is a two-time Adventure Racing World Champion, two-time Guinness World Record distance kayaker, a full-time …