The General Presbyter, the Rev. Dr. Kevin Yoho, will post ideas, observations, reports, and offer a few insights about our missional challenges and opportunities. Your feedback is welcomed.
A 3-part series on evangelism sponsored by Palisades Presbytery will be led by the Evangelism Coach, The Rev. Chris Walker (EvangelismCoa
...A helpful site for PC(USA) African-American congregations: http://www.pcusa.org/africanamerican/
Locally, a steering committee has been meeting
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A Hymn of Hope: In Haiti There is Anguish
ST. CHRISTOPHER 7.6.8.6.8.6.8.6 (“Beneath the Cross of Jesus”)
In Haiti, there is anguish that see
Since the improvement of the presbytery's ministry is inextricably bound up with the improvement of its congregations' ministries, I am challenging ea
...Each of our congregations are unique expressions of the Grace of God. Each pastor, session, and congregation has faced challenges and embraced opportu
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Recently I have challenged congregations to think about what they have in abundance they can give away. Every congregation h
There's a battle raging in our churches. The outcome is being decided every day the congregation is sent into the world. Abundance v. Scarcity; W
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For weeks now, the Mayor of Newark, Cory Booker, has been sparring with late night TV host Conan O'Brien on NBC's The Late Show with Conan O'Brien. Al
...Compassion Fatigue or Satisfaction: Your Choice.
Acts 15:36-41
Some time later Paul said to Barnabas, "Let us go back and visit the brothers in all th
In case you missed it, the Rev. Kenneth Goode, formally a member of Newark Presbytery and now serving a congregation in New Brunswick Presbytery
GP Responds to PCUSA Report of Steepest Member Loss in 25 Years
This news of the steepest membership loss in twenty-five years comes as no surprise t
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July 21, 2009
Dear Presbytery Friends,
As I collaborate with other presbyteries, serve on the steering committee of the Association of Executive
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Pastoral care is a core ministry provided by every congregation through its pastor, elders, deacons, and every member. Many pastors have areas
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Hello NP Friend. I am deeply saddened to report that G-Fy-G member, Tony Ward, Jr., died in a fire on Saturday morning, June 27,
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Integrity House, Newark's preeminent addictions treatment program, recently celebrated the opening of a new women and children outpatient program at 6...
In Newark, New Jersey, as in any city, young people want, and certainly need, to have opportunities to interact with people who model an authenti
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a
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In Newark, New Jersey, as in any city, young people want, and certainly need, to have opportunities to interact with people who model an authentic and
...I was saddened to learn that on June 6th, after an illness, the Rev. Barbara Worthington died with her husband and children at her side. Barbara was t
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