Learn about the mission and ministry of the General Assembly Mission Council
The General Assembly Mission Council is the mission and ministry agency of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), working to “Grow Christ’s Church Deep and Wide” through evangelism, discipleship, servanthood and diversity. Learn more about this work:
1,001 new worshiping communities
The PC(USA) is part of a life-giving movement, giving birth to more than 1,001 new worshiping communities. Learn more.
Compassion, Peace and Justice
Sara Lisherness, Director
The Compassion, Peace and Justice ministry area helps Presbyterians respond to the needs of the world’s most vulnerable people, address injustice in all areas of life and advocate for peaceful solutions to conflict. This ministry area also provides disaster relief, direct service, capacity building and development assistance to marginalized communities nationally and around the world. Learn about the program areas in Compassion, Peace and Justice
Evangelism and Church Growth
Eric Hoey, Director
The Evangelism and Church Growth ministry area helps congregations through middle governing bodies partner with the Holy Spirit to accomplish God’s redemptive plan through faith in Jesus Christ. The ministry staff desires to see the PC(USA) become a turnaround denomination. This is accomplished through:
1) Igniting a passion for Jesus;
2) Inspiring the church to be the church;
3) Equipping leaders for the 21st century.
Learn about the program areas in Evangelism and Church Growth
Racial Ethnic and Women’s Ministries/Presbyterian Women
Rhashell Hunter, Director
The Racial Ethnic and Women’s Ministries/Presbyterian Women ministry area equips racial ethnic congregations, develops Presbyterian communities of faith that reflect our multicultural society, builds leaders of every race and gender, and works for racial and gender justice. Learn about the program areas in Racial Ethnic and Women’s Ministries/Presbyterian Women
Stewardship
Dave Crittenden, Director
The Stewardship ministry area seeks to collaboratively provide resources and leadership development focused on inspiring, equipping and connecting Presbyterians to the joy generous giving as a an act of discipleship. The ministry seeks to encourage and help build a stewardship ministry for the whole church that is in alignment with reformed theology and the changing landscape of philanthropic giving. Learn about the program areas in Stewardship
Theology, Worship and Education
Charles Wiley, Associate Director
The Theology, Worship and Education ministry area contributes to the formation of communities of discipleship through education in the faith and faithfulness of the whole church; paying sustained attention to the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit. This ministry area develops educational materials, worship resources, leader development programs and theological studies that support the church’s faith and life. Learn about the program areas in Theology, Worship and Education
Vocation
Marcia Myers, Director
The Office of Vocation is a shared ministry with the Office of the General Assembly. Its mission is to support the church’s work related to discerning God’s call and developing leaders as they answer that call. The staff assists presbyteries and congregations in the nurture of Christian vocation, and the preparation, credentialing, call and support of church professionals. Learn about the program areas in Vocation
World Mission
Hunter Farrell, Director
World Mission helps Presbyterians offer a witness to Jesus Christ in today’s world by sending mission personnel to face the challenges of evangelizing and continuing the historic emphasis of the Church. In collaboration with U.S. Presbyterians and global partners, World Mission inspires, equips and connects communities of mission practice to engage in God’s mission: to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ, help the most vulnerable—women and children, and promote reconciliation within cultures of violence. Learn about the program areas in World Mission
Notice of Change Regarding World Mission Extra Commitment Opportunity Project Accounts
Drawing on its longstanding partnerships that span the globe, Presbyterian World Mission is honored to help U.S. Presbyterians build relationships with churches and other organizations around the world.
When global partners share stories of their ministry projects, U.S. Presbyterians often want to participate in these endeavors in a variety of ways, including financial contributions. World Mission is glad to process these contributions through a system that has a history of reliability and integrity. In 2011, the Presbyterian Mission Agency prepared cost comparisons using industry standard categories, so ...
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