As Christians — and as U.S. Americans — we are called to restore wealth to the Afro-American and Indigenous peoples from whom it has been taken and long been denied. That’s the core principle behind Restorative Actions, an initiative launched in 2021 by a team of servant leaders within the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), with the … Continued
First Presbyterian Church of Lexington “exists to glorify God by engaging in worship, pursuing justice and nurturing everybody who enters our doors,” says Rev. Mark Davis. From the time he was called to serve as FPC’s pastor in September 2010, Rev. Davis has worked hard to help his congregation fulfill that vision statement. Now, with … Continued
Below is a message from Doug McArthur, Chair of NCTC’s CEO Search Committee and Vice Chair of the NCTC Board of Directors. To our valued clients: Greg Rousos, New Covenant Trust Company’s longtime President & CEO, has announced his plans to retire at the end of 2023. As you can imagine, this news carries mixed … Continued
Did you know that as recently as the early 1970s, a woman’s application for credit could be denied if she didn’t have a male co-signer? Fortunately, women have made many strides toward equality in the past 50 years, including women in banking careers. Today, women make up a little more than 50 percent of the entry-level … Continued
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting critical systems and sensitive information from digital attacks. Cyberattacks can take many forms — ransomware, data-harvesting malware, phishing and more. You might be thinking, “Do we really need an entire month devoted to cybersecurity awareness?” The truth is, it’s smart to be aware of cybersecurity … Continued
OK, I’ll admit it, I actually like policies and procedures. I think they can be a useful tool in running any organization, including a church. When we think of what makes our churches great, naturally, we think of our missions and ministry. Policies and procedures aren’t what excites us about church. Even though they are … Continued