﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>What's happening in Presbyterian leadership?</title><link>http://www.pcusa.org/vocation</link><description>News from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Office of Vocation</description><copyright>Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)</copyright><ttl>60</ttl><item><title>First class of residents selected for new pastoral residency program</title><description>Read the latest news and developments about the "For Such a Time as This" Pastoral Residency Program. </description><link>http://www.pcusa.org/pcnews/2010/10460.htm</link><pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>2010 Samuel Robinson Award winners announced</title><description>Successful memorization of the Westminster Shorter Catechism and outstanding original essays earn nine Presbyterian college students up to $5,000 each for educational expenses. Learn about them as well as how to apply for next year's awards.</description><link>http://www.pcusa.org/pcnews/pressreleases/gamc10030.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>From clergy shortage to clergy glut</title><description>Read how this trend is impacting the PC(USA) and other Christian denominations.  Analysis by Greg Warner of the Religion News Service.</description><link>http://www.pcusa.org/pcnews/2010/10455.htm</link><pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Law and (Presbyterian) order</title><description>Retired detective, Nick Shargo, answers God's call to strengthen his gifts as an elder. Read his inspiring story.</description><link>http://www.pcusa.org/pcnews/2010/10358.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 28 Apr 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>The future is now</title><description>Read about how the Pathways Youth Miinistry Leader Seminars are equipping and energizing a new generation of leaders in the PC(USA).</description><link>http://www.pcusa.org/pcnews/2010/10272.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Church applies new technology to enhance communication</title><description>Read how Westminster Presbyterian Church in West Chester, Pa., is using Skype, a free, downloadable software program, to bring ministry candidates and associate pastor search committee members face to face.</description><link>http://www.pcusa.org/pcnews/2010/10263.htm</link><pubDate>Wed, 24 Mar 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>New Pastoral Residency Program announces first group of ministry settings, opens applications for pastoral residents</title><description>"For Such a Time as This" will have nine openings for pastoral residents in the presbyteries of Heartland, St. Andrew, Northen Plains, and South Dakota.</description><link>http://www.pcusa.org/pcnews/pressreleases/gamc10018.htm</link><pubDate>Mon, 22 Mar 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title>Bakersfield pastor is second PC(USA) military chaplain selected for Flag Rank in the last year</title><description>Navy Reserve Capt. Gregory C. Horn, a Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) minister, has been nominated for appointment to the rank of rear admiral (lower half).</description><link>http://www.pcusa.org/pcnews/2010/10224.htm</link><pubDate>Fri, 19 Mar 2010 01:00:00 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>