PCUSA – Page 5 – Still Waters

10 Ways Pastors Muck It Up

After posting a blog about my observations of a dying church, there were comments given that made me think it wasn’t a bad idea to blog about ways pastors can muck it up as well. After all as the saying goes, “it takes two to tango.” Certainly in my experience I have observed and witnessed…

June 20, 2011

Theresa Cho

Church, Dying Churches, Leadership, PCUSA

Leadership, PCUSA

How to Shape Conversations in the 21st Century? Part II

20 For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” (Matthew 18.20) Back in February, I led a process sponsored by the six agencies of the General Assembly (GA) of the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. (Office of General Assembly, Board of Pensions, Presbyterian Publishing Corporation, Presbyterian Church Foundation, Investment and Loan…

June 19, 2011

Theresa Cho

Church, Dying Churches, Leadership, Matthew, PCUSA, Presbytery of San Francisco, Racial Ethnic, Scripture, Urban Legacy Convocation

Change, Leadership, PCUSA

Ten Observations of a Dying Church

6 But when the sun came up, the plants were scorched, and they withered because they had no root. (Matthew 13.6) I recently wrote a blog about how to kill a dying church, asking questions about what to do with so many churches dying. I think the challenge is recognizing the signs that a church…

June 13, 2011

Theresa Cho

Church, Dying Churches, Matthew, PCUSA, Presbytery of San Francisco, Scripture

Change, Leadership, PCUSA, St. John’s Presbyterian Church

The Butcher, the Baker, & the Candlestick Maker: Characteristics of Today’s Leader

“Give me wisdom and knowledge, that I may lead this people, for who is able to govern this great people of yours?” (2 Chronicles 1.10) I think it is safe to say that wisdom and knowledge are two desirable traits of any leader. After all, who wants to follow a misguided leader, invest in someone who…

April 1, 2011

Theresa Cho

2 Chronicles, Leadership, PCUSA, Scripture

Leadership, mentors

How to Kill a Dying Church

10 See, today I appoint you over nations and kingdoms to uproot and tear down, to destroy and overthrow, to build and to plant.” 11 The word of the LORD came to me: “What do you see, Jeremiah?” (Jeremiah 1.11) This is a great call story. It is typical in the fact that like other prophets, Jeremiah…

March 3, 2011

Theresa Cho

Dying Churches, Jeremiah, Leadership, PCUSA, Presbytery of San Francisco, Racial Ethnic, Scripture

Change, Dying Churches, Leadership, PCUSA

How to Shape Conversations in the 21st Century? Part I

[We are daughters and sons] of Issachar, those who had understanding of the times . . . (1 Chronicles 12.32) Back in September, I was asked to participate in the planning of a consultation on leadership (Six Agency Leadership Initiative Consultation). It was a consultation that would be sponsored by the six agencies of the…

February 24, 2011

Theresa Cho

1 Chronicles, Leadership, PCUSA, Scripture

Conversations, Immigrant, Leadership, Mutual Invitation, PCUSA, World Cafe

Interactive Prayer Stations on Leadership

Out of the generosity of Christ, each of us is given his own gift. . . [God] handed out gifts above and below . . . [God] handed out gifts of apostle, prophet, evangelist, and pastor-teacher to train Christ’s followers in skilled servant work, working within Christ’s body, the church, until we’re all moving rhythmically…

February 13, 2011

Theresa Cho

Ephesians, Interactive Prayer Stations, Leadership, PCUSA, Scripture, Worship

Candles, Hurricane Candle Holders, Leadership, Markers, Origami, Paper Chains, PCUSA, Stained Glass Film, Worship

Changing General Assembly: Can It be Possible?

The General Assembly constitutes the bond of union, community, and mission among all its congregations and governing bodies. (Book of Order G-13.0103) A couple weeks ago, I traveled to Indianapolis for the General Assembly Biennial Review Committee. Not the sexiest committee to be on, but as I soon found out, our task is certainly an…

February 1, 2011

Theresa Cho

Biennial Review, General Assembly, PCUSA

Change, Community, General Assembly, Non-geographic Presbytery, PCUSA

Both Sides of the Truth: Non-Geographic Presbyteries

27 The man asked him, “What is your name?” “Jacob,” he answered. 28 Then the man said, “Your name will no longer be Jacob, but Israel, because you have struggled with God and with men and have overcome.” 29 Jacob said, “Please tell me your name.” But he replied, “Why do you ask my name?” Then he blessed him…

October 28, 2010

Theresa Cho

General Assembly, Genesis, Non-Geographic Presbyteries, PCUSA, Racial Ethnic, Scripture

2nd Generation, General Assembly, Immigrant, Korean American Clergywomen, Non-geographic Presbytery, PCUSA

Daughters of Deborah: What Is a Leader in the 21st Century?

Deborah was a prophet, the wife of Lappidoth. She was judge over Israel at that time. She held court under Deborah’s Palm between Ramah and Bethel in the hills of Ephraim. The People of Israel went to her in matters of justice. (Judges 4.4-5) There aren’t many examples of women leadership in the Bible. Luckily…

October 1, 2010

Theresa Cho

Judges, Leadership, PCUSA, Racial Ethnic, Scripture

Change, Leadership, PCUSA