Weekly Outlook - Overture authors defend global mission

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At Cleveland Pride, Presbyterians offered a different witness by Matthew Skolnik  Columbia Theological Seminary announces organizational restructuring by CTS Why the PC(USA) is debating a new confession by John Bolt What if ministry didn't have to be this exhausting? by Lyndsey McCall-Gilliam   Overture authors defend global mission by multiple authors   What GA227 can do for survivors by JoAnne Sharp

In case you missed it... The Christian Past That Wasn’t Paul B. Dornan finds Warren Throckmorton’s meticulous history a compelling challenge to Christian nationalist myths and a timely defense of church-state separation. Committee addresses sexual misconduct within the church Two proposals headed to GA227 would gather better data on sexual misconduct and develop a survivor-centered support program within the PC(USA). — Harriet Riley General Assembly overture recommends comprehensive studies on sexuality and gender, relationships, and family GEN-09 would fund new studies on sexuality, relationships and family life, updating PC(USA) guidance to reflect recent General Assembly actions. — Gregg Brekke Arizona presbyteries commission Mark Adams and Miriam Maldonado as mission co-workers After World Mission's closure, two Arizona presbyteries found a way to keep a longtime border ministry alive. — Eric Ledermann Clarity and oversight sought after passage of ‘Olympia Overture’ The PC(USA) continues to navigate questions first raised at the 2024 General Assembly as a new overture asks how recently approved amendments shape ordination and freedom of conscience across the church. — Blake Brinegar

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