About Presbyterians Today
Mission Statement | Meet the Staff | Editorial Calendar
Presbyterians Today is the award-winning, general-interest magazine of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Published 10 times a year, it explores practical issues of faith and life, tells stories of Presbyterians who are living their faith and covers a wide range of church news and activities. Presbyterians Today features easy-to-understand articles about what Presbyterians believe, Bible study and devotional helps, and provocative commentary on the church’s role in society.
Presbyterians Today continues the mission of denominational magazines dating back to the late 1800s. Among these are its immediate predecessors: Presbyterian Survey, Presbyterian Life and A.D.
Statement of purpose
Presbyterians Today seeks to:
- Report in a fair, accurate and balanced way on the activities of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and of its members, leaders and mission partners.
- Uphold the mission of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
- Illuminate the faith and heritage that bind Presbyterians together.
- Express the rich diversity within the denomination.
- Challenge readers to grow in their commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord.
- Provide a Christian perspective on contemporary issues.
- Be a source of inspiration, spiritual direction and practical tools for life and ministry.
- Reflect the denomination’s priorities: evangelism, justice, spiritual formation and leadership development.
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Meet the Staff
Members with extension numbers may be reached by phoning 800-728-7228
Jeffrey Lawrence, publisher
Jeffrey grew up in and around New York City, the son of one of the founders of Harry N. Abrams Inc., an art book publishing house. He studied economics and finance at New York University, then law at Georgetown University. He was a partner and creative director of an advertising agency, published a consumer magazine focused on gourmet foods, then earned a Master of Divinity degree from Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary (Md.). He joined Presbyterians Today in January 2009 after serving several Catholic parishes in central Illinois for 12 years.
E-mail Jeffrey
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Eva Stimson, editor
The recipient of numerous writing awards, Eva has served on the staff since 1984 and became editor in 1997. A graduate of Mary Baldwin College and the Presbyterian School of Christian Education, she is an elder and Sunday school teacher at Crescent Hill Presbyterian Church in Louisville.
E-mail Eva
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Ashley Carter, Administrative Assistant
Ashley is a graduate of Sullivan University in Louisville, Ky., with more than five years of administrative experience. She is an active member and Sunday school teacher at Victory Apostolic Church in Louisville. She enjoys working for the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), where she can practice her Christianity and share in the mission to Grow Christ’s Church Deep and Wide.
Shellee Marie Layman, art director
Shellee holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in graphic design from the Art Academy of Cincinnati. Her creative talents have benefited many organizations across Louisville.
E-mail Shellee
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Kathleen Cannon, production manager
Kate has 30 years experience in the printing industry. She co-owns her own design firm and has worked on a number of publications, including those for golf club makers and horse owners.
E-mail Kate
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2011 Editorial Calendar
(subject to change)
January/February
Immigrant ministries: the new mission frontier (Diversity)
New models of evangelism for a changing culture (Evangelism)
Lenten devotional guide
March
Haiti: one year after the earthquake (Servanthood)
Progress report on other disaster response efforts
April
Good news to the poor (Servanthood)
One Great Hour of Sharing offering
May
Beyond good intentions: addressing human trafficking (Servanthood)
Decade of the Child wrap-up
Pentecost Offering
June
Women in leadership (Discipleship)
Witness in Washington, D.C., at the United Nations
July/August
High-tech or high-touch: how churches are using technology (Evangelism)
September
Interfaith dialogue; many faces of Islam (Diversity)
Peacemaking Offering
October
Stewardship of a lifetime (Servanthood)
The changing landscape of giving
November
New models for young adult ministry (Discipleship)
Christmas Joy Offering
Advent Calendar
December
Alternative giving (Servanthood)
Fair Trade: stories behind the products
Editor’s note: Presbyterians Today is publishing articles that highlight the four emphases of the PC(USA)’s campaign to “Grow Christ’s Church Deep and Wide”: Evangelism, Discipleship, Servanthood and Diversity.