June 3rd, 2009

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Tentmaking Ministry – Viable Model of Ministry

From Phil Tom, the Associate in the Small Church and Community Ministry Office of the Presbyterian Church (USA):
The Presbyterian News Service published a story today about Rev. Robert Hattle, a tentmaker in Topeka, Kansas.  You can read the story about Rev Hattle at
http://www.pcusa.org/pcnews/2009/09400.htm.
During the past few months, I have met tentmakers in Northern California, South [...]

What worries you about the church?

-From Byron Wade, the Vice Moderator of the Presbyterian Church (USA):
I know for myself I tend to worry a lot about the church – that is my particular congregation I serve. I think the saying is true that the church is a “jealous mistress.” Hardly a day goes by that I am not thinking about [...]

Empathy and the bench: It’s all about the spirit of the law

Gordon Stewart, the pastor of Shepherd of the Hill in Chaska wrote this op-ed in the MinnPost, the an online newspaper.  Please note, that the views expressed in this post do not necessarily reflect the views Presbytery of the Twin Cities Area.
Empathy and law, life experience and the judge’s bench. Are they oil and water, [...]