The Presbyterian Outlook - Hindu and Buddhist wisdom

News & Stories Dear Outlook readers,  Today, I pray that you are able to see the Spirit at work all around you — in community, in creation, in the work of the church. Know that God goes with you into all the unknowns of this time and Christ's grace covers you. In Christ, Rose Schrott Taylor Outlook digital content editor

Sympathizing with Job’s friends by Kathleen Gallagher Elkins Jesus at the ballpark: Why MLB teams host faith nights by Bobby Ross Jr. Can AI disrupt the role of pastors? by RJ Kang Healing desire: Hindu and Buddhist wisdom for our post-truth predicament by John Thatamanil In case you missed it... “We want to be witnesses to mercy” First Presbyterian Church of Charlotte, North Carolina, partners with Sun Counseling & Wellness to address the mental health crisis. — Ken Garfield Leading at the borders "Is the church facing its limit, or is it just arriving at the borderland?" — José R. Irizarry Reading with wonder Reading the Bible used to feel like a drag to Walter Canter. He found reinvigorated joy when he let his curiosity, and the Holy Spirit, guide him. Change in the borderlands When it comes to theological leadership, we are in borderland, writes Teri McDowell Ott. How do we address change in this space? Unification Commission consults PMA and OGA staff among others During their Sept. 17 meeting, the commission's consultations workgroup reported on 17 listening sessions. The group also considered hiring a unification director. — Lucinda Isaacs What two rabbis taught me about the sabbath During an interfaith gathering, Ashley Brown was introduced to sabbath in a new way. How to preach a funeral There’s no ‘right’ way, but there is a faithful way, writes Andy Gans.