Presbyterian Church, USA – Kruse Kronicle

Of the Presbyterian Mission Agency and Dancing Elephants

Nov 13, 2014

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in Presbyterian Church, USA, Presbyterian Mission Agency (formerly General Assembly Mission Council)

My Presbyterian friends have been abuzz this past week about a controversy involving staff from the 1001 New Worshiping Communities program under the Evangelism and Church Growth ministry area of the Presbyterian Mission Agency. Staff mistakenly attempted to set up a nonprofit organization to help facilitate the startup of new worshiping communities. I’m not going…

Saturday Links

Jun 1, 2013

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mwkruse

in Business, Economics, Gender and Sex, Health and Medicine, Links – Saturday, Poverty, Presbyterian Church, USA, Public Policy, Sociology, Technology (Manufacturing & Construction)), Trends: Economic, Trends: Social

1. The Kruse Kronicle turns eight years old today. Thanks to my readers for your conversation and encouragement! 2. From the Christian Post: PCUSA Churches Leaving Denomination Dramatically Increased in 2012 According to statistics released Thursday by the Office of the General Assembly for PC(USA), 110 congregations were granted dismissal in 2012 in order to…

Denominational Change in American Protestantism since 1972

May 9, 2013

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mwkruse

in Ecclesia, Presbyterian Church, USA, Religion, Trends: Social

Black, White, and Gray: Denominational Change in American Protestantism since 1972 (Brad Wright) Talk about a picture that says a thousand words …

Gallup chief sees signs of religious revival

Jan 30, 2013

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mwkruse

in Christian Life, Ecclesia, Presbyterian Church, USA, Religion, Trends: Social

Christian Century: Gallup chief sees signs of religious revival Despite a deep drop in the number of Americans who identify with a particular faith, the country could be on the cusp of a religious renaissance, says Frank Newport, editor-in-chief of the Gallup Poll. Grounded in more than a million Gallup interviews, Newport’s new book, God…

Who’s filling America’s church pews

Dec 27, 2012

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mwkruse

in Christian Life, Ecclesia, Immigration, Presbyterian Church, USA, Religion, Trends: Social

Christian Science Monitor: Who's filling America's church pews In PurItan New England, Protestant and Catholic churches are declining while evangelical and Pentecostal groups are rising. Why the nation's most secular region may hint at the future of religion. This is a lengthy article that is hard to summarize. Here are a few interesting excerpts: ……

Former GA Moderator Cindy Bolbach dies at age 64

Dec 13, 2012

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mwkruse

in Presbyterian Church, USA

PCUSA: Former GA Moderator Cindy Bolbach dies at age 64 Ruling elder and corporate attorney, noted for her non-anxious presence, intelligence, and humor, succumbs to cancer. Cynthia (Cindy) Bolbach, Moderator of the 219th General Assembly (2010), died peacefully on December 12, 2012, after fighting a brave, nearly yearlong battle with cancer. She would have turned…

Praying for Egypt

Dec 7, 2012

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mwkruse

in Africa, General, International Affairs, Politics, Presbyterian Church, USA, Public Policy

Last year, I had the privilege of visiting the leaders of the Synod of Syria and Lebanon and the Synod of the Nile (Egypt) a year ago, partner denominations to the Presbyterian Church USA. I heard firsthand about the struggles of Christians in these countries. It was apparent that a central component to any lasting…

PCUSAers and Political Ideology

Oct 19, 2012

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mwkruse

in Politics, Presbyterian Church, USA, Race, Religion

Over at Gray, White, and Black, Jerry Park has posted an interesting piece based on Pew Research called Racial Religious Patterns in Political Ideology – Expanded Version. There are several interesting points in the post. Be sure to read it. But there is one chart I wanted to lift up, and I want your feedback…

Princeton Theological Seminary Names New President

Oct 9, 2012

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mwkruse

in Education, Presbyterian Church, USA

Planet Princeton: Princeton Theological Seminary Names New President The Rev. M. Craig Barnes, a professor of pastoral theology and the pastor of a large Pittsburgh congregation, has been named the seventh president of Princeton Theological Seminary. A 1981 graduate of Princeton Theological Seminary, Barnes has also served as a trustee of the seminary. He is…

PCUSA 1001 New Worshiping Communities: East End Fellowship

Sep 13, 2012

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mwkruse

in Christian Life, Ecclesia, Presbyterian Church, USA, Presbyterian Mission Agency (formerly General Assembly Mission Council)

Installment number twelve in my series on 1001 New Worshiping Communities in the PCUSA. This is the last one for now. As others become available, I’ll post them. (Series Index)

Category: Presbyterian Church, USA