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The Synod of the Sun held its Fall 2025 Stated Meeting on October 27 at First Presbyterian Church in El Paso, Texas, under the leadership of Moderator Sharon Curry. Treasurer Bill Wiles reported that the Synod remains in strong financial health, with $13.4 million in assets and a balanced 2026 budget prioritizing mission, youth, and Hispanic ministries. Highlights included celebrations of vibrant programs such as the Synod Youth Workshop and the Hispanic Mission Ministries Ne

Bill Wiles, Treasurer, Synod of the Sun   In the world of accounting, the term “internal controls” refers to policies, procedures, and structures which organizations put in place to provide accurate information; comply with rules and regulations; safeguard assets; and make fraud or embezzlement more difficult.  The term internal controls broadly includes preventive measures (such as segregation of duties and levels of authorization), detective measures (such as financial revi

After a thorough search process, the Leadership Team of the Synod Partnership for Disaster Recovery (SPDR) is pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth “Libby” Janes as the new Director.   Libby is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with extensive experience in hospital, counseling, and community social work settings. She holds a Master of Divinity from Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, a Master of Social Work from Texas Tech University, and a Bachelor of Arts f

Hugh Wilson, Sumner Bacon, Daniel Baker, W. Y. Allen, Melinda Rankin, Hiram Chambelain can all be seen as important 19th century pioneers in bringing the gospel to Texas. Indeed, Hugh Wilson is identified by one historian as “the father of Texas Presbyterianism.” That historian is William Stuart Red who, in this writer’s mind, might claim a similar title for 20th century Presbyterianism. Although more than half his life was spent in the 19th century, much of his work and infl

Monday, October 27th - Wednesday, October 29th We're looking forward to gathering for the Fall Synod Assembly on Monday, October 27 –...

Bill Wiles, Treasurer, Synod of the Sun   Friends, recently both the Synod of the Sun and its Synod Youth Workshop subsidiary have...

Dear Sisters and Brothers of the Synod of the Sun: Peace and blessings on behalf of the Hispanic Ministries Mission Network (HMMN)! You...

(Note: While the Presbyterian Outlook is an independent and national publication, some of its editors do have connections to the...

Dear Sisters and Brothers of the Synod of the Sun:  Peace and blessings on behalf of the Hispanic Ministries Mission Network (HMMN)!  ...

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, greetings to you all in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.   Reading through John 15: 9-17, the word...

Many across the Synod of the Sun have held the people and places dear to our hearts in ceaseless prayer since the deadly flooding of the...

Wynne Tornado - Long Term Recovery Update On March 31, 2023, an EF3 tornado hit the town of Wynne, AR. Wynne Presbyterian Church...

Presbyterian Historical Society of the Southwest James S. Currie, Executive Secretary Huey Long, Earl Long, Hank Williams, Jr., Terry...

Last year, the Religion News Service published an article  about the challenges many churches are now facing as insurance coverage...

Rereading Romans 12 it occurred to me… well, let me start with a benediction…               The late Rev. Richard C. Halverson, former...

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ, greetings to you all in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.   Oh, we are a stiff-necked people,...

Dear friends, greetings to you in the name of the Lord, According to the old story, The teacher asked his students “How do you know when...

Peace and Greetings on behalf of HMMN! / ¡ Paz y Saludos en el nombre de HMMN!   I can hardly believe we are in Advent again and...

Grace to you and Peace, from God the Father and our Lord, Jesus Christ.  Oh yes there is a great deal of consternation in our world over...