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Lemuel Garcia-Arroyo joins MES team

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s Mission Engagement and Support announced today the addition of Lemuel Garcia-Arroyo to its team as a Mission Engagement Advisor (MEA). In his role as MEA, he will provide counsel and guidance to help presbyteries, mid councils and congregations deepen their engagement in mission, and collaborate with ministry partners to help determine areas of greatest impact. His region of responsibility includes Synods of the Sun, Southwest, and Boriquen (Puerto Rico).

Garcia-Arroyo has been working with the Presbyterian Mission Agency’s (PMA) Racial Equity & Women’s Intercultural Ministries for nearly the past three years in his role as Associate Director of Racial Equity.

“It’s a great privilege to serve the PMA to help connect mid councils and congregations to the ministry work that we do,” Garcia-Arroyo said. “I’m eager to work with our partners in ministry to tell the story of what God is doing in our communities of faith, congregations and lives together throughout the Church. I’m grateful for this opportunity to serve the church that I love so much. This is truly a gift from God.”

Garcia-Arroyo will be sharing the church’s vision of Matthew 25 with his region which covers Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, and Puerto Rico. He will be moving back to Austin, Texas to join his wife and two children.

You can contact Lemuel at Lemuel.garcia@pcusa.org.

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Mission Engagement Advisors can tell you about the various ministries of the Presbyterian Mission Agency and guide you through ways to support them financially. They can also direct you to resources that will help you engage in other ways.

Lynne Foreman, Northeast region, Synods of the Northeast and Trinity

lynne.foreman@pcusa.org
704-256-1028

Lynne Foreman is the mission engagement advisor for the Northeast region, which includes the synods of the Northeast and Trinity.

“As a lifelong Presbyterian, I am humbled and grateful to serve, work, and give back to the church that has had a major impact on my life and in the lives of so many in my family,” Lynne says.

Sy Hughes, Southeast region, Synods of Mid-Atlantic and South Atlantic

sy.hughes@pcusa.org
540-458-1869

Sy Hughes is the mission engagement advisor for the Southeast region, which includes the synods of the Mid-Atlantic and South Atlantic.

“My goal is to connect the passion, leadership and excitement of congregations, individuals and presbyteries to the mission and ministries of the wider Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.),” Sy says.

Lemuel Garcia-Arroyo, South region, Synods of the Sun, Southwest and Boriquen (Puerto Rico)

Lemuel.garcia@pcusa.org
502-919-1835

Lemuel Garcia-Arroyo is the mission engagement advisor for the South region, which includes the synods of the Sun, Southwest and Boriquen (Puerto Rico).

“It’s a great privilege to serve the PC(USA) to help connect mid councils and congregations to the ministry work that we do. I’m grateful to serve the church I love so much; this is truly a gift from God,” says Lemuel.

Bill McConnell, Central region, Synods of Living Waters, Mid-America and Lakes & Prairies

william.mcconnell@pcusa.org
502-569-5027

Bill McConnell is the mission engagement advisor for the Central region, which includes the synods of Living Waters, Mid-America and Lakes & Prairies.

“The church is called to various ministries close to home and around the world,” Bill says. “I am excited to find connections that link individuals, congregations and mid councils with these ministries and that explore ways that we can more actively participate in God’s mission.”

René Myers, West region, Synods of the Rocky Mountains, Alaska-Northwest, Pacific, Southern California and Hawaii

rene.myers@pcusa.org
951-214-9679

René Myers is the mission engagement advisor for the West region, which includes the synods of the Rocky Mountains, Alaska-Northwest, Pacific, Southern California and Hawaii.

“It is a blessing to connect with people who feel called to make a difference for God’s people throughout the world and share stories of how the Presbyterian Mission Agency partners with our congregations and members to make that difference,” René says.

Chris Roseland, North region, Synods of the Covenant and Lincoln Trails (Lead Mission Engagement Advisor)

chris.roseland@pcusa.org
502-439-4930

As the lead mission engagement advisor, Chris Roseland supports colleagues as they work with individuals, congregations and mid councils across the United States. In addition, Chris himself serves the North region, which includes the synods of Lincoln Trails and Covenant.

“I believe that mission is common ground for our diverse, divided denomination,” Chris says. “I feel called by God to serve the church in this vitally important ministry.”

Jon Moore, 1001 New Worshiping Communities

jon.moore@pcusa.org
502-612-5026

Jon Moore is a mission engagement advisor who focuses on the 1001 New Worshiping Communities movement. He works with individuals, congregations and mid councils across the United States.

“I’m called to invite people to become personally involved in God’s work to save and change lives,” Jon says.