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Oct. 17, 2005

Evangelical pastor Jack Haberer 
named editor of Presbyterian Outlook

Texan is theological task force member

by Evan Silverstein

LOUISVILLE - The Rev. John H. "Jack" Haberer Jr., a Houston pastor and a
member of the Theological Task Force on the Peace, Unity and Purity of the
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), has been chosen as the new editor of The
Presbyterian Outlook.

	The Presbyterian Outlook Foundation announced that Haberer, the
pastor of Houston's Clear Lake Presbyterian Church, will take the helm of the
denominational magazine as of Dec. 12.

	"Building on the work of the strong editors who have gone before him,
Jack Haberer brings the same sense of wisdom about the church, a keen
analytical interest, and a contagious enthusiasm for the mission of The
Presbyterian Outlook," said Richard A. Ray, the North Carolinian who serves
as the foundation's board president. "... Jack's commitment to the church's
mission of evangelism, social witness, and compassionate service has prepared
him well for this task."
 
	O. Benjamin Sparks, the pastor of Second Presbyterian Church in
Richmond, VA, has been serving as interim editor since March 2004. Sparks is
a longtime member of the Outlook Foundation.

	Haberer's faith journey led him from his youth in New Jersey to the
Jesus Movement and through evangelical and inter-denominational affiliations
to a commitment to the Reformed tradition and the PC(USA). He earned an
M.Div. degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, MA,
and a D.Min. from Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, GA.

	Haberer is the author of numerous journal and magazine articles, as
well as two books: Godviews: The Convictions that Drive Us and Divide Us, and
Living the Presence of the Spirit.

	Haberer, who has served the Clear Lake congregation since 1994, also
was pastor of Trinity Church in Satellite Beach, FL, for 10 years. He has
been active in various Presbyterian-related organizations, including
Presbyterians for Renewal and The Presbyterian Coalition. He was named a
member of the theological task force in 2001.

	Haberer will fulfill his obligations to the task force, including
several speaking engagements this year and next. Ray said that will not
affect the editorial policies of The Outlook.

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