Reports and study guides Archives

Created in God’s Image

Posted September 18th, 2014

Women know that, though the status of women in the United States has improved in the last several decades, there is still a long way to go, especially for women… Read more »

J. Herbert Nelson’s Response to Killings of African American Boys and Men

Posted August 22nd, 2014

In the wake of the killing of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri, on August 9, 2014, confusion, anger and national soul-searching has marked succeeding weeks. A prayer vigil turned violent, police… Read more »

PC(USA) Resources for Antiracism Work

Posted August 22nd, 2014

This resource provides a list of policy statements, study guides, videos, and links to other organizations and resources to help Presbyterians engage in antiracism work in congregations, Mid Councils, and… Read more »

PW Quarterly Newsletter (third quarter 2014)

Posted August 5th, 2014

The PW quarterly newsletter highlights recent news from Presbyterian Women at the churchwide level. Find information from the committees of the Churchwide Coordinating Team, news about the 2015 Churchwide Gathering,… Read more »

Mission Trip Tools: Presbyterians Today article

Posted August 1st, 2014

This article – When Canned Food Drives Are No Longer Enough – from Presbyterians Today (2012) can serve as a starting point for congregations who want to do short-term mission… Read more »

Short-Term Mission Trip Toolkit: “What We Bring With Us” reflection piece

Posted August 1st, 2014

In his letter from September 2011, former mission co-worker Doug Orbaker explains that mission is the life we bring with us when we go to another place to serve, and… Read more »

Great mission trips: Tips for leaders

Posted August 1st, 2014

Leaders humbly connect us in the Body of Christ, helping all participants in the short-term mission experience to learn from each other, reflect on how God is present in the… Read more »

Short-Term Mission Trip Toolkit: Sample Mission Trip Schedule

Posted August 1st, 2014

Use this mission trip schedule template to ensure that your trip offers a good balance between activity and relationship-building; action and reflection; giving and receiving. Find more information, tools and… Read more »

Short-Term Mission Trip Toolkit: How do we choose our destination?

Posted August 1st, 2014

Deciding on your mission trip destination is a discernment process that can engage your congregation’s or presbytery’s mission committee and other groups. We encourage you to think of the mission… Read more »

Short-Term Mission Trip Toolkit: What makes for a good mission trip experience?

Posted August 1st, 2014

As you prepare and plan for your mission trip experience, find ways to ensure that it is an enriching experience for both you and the community you will be visiting…. Read more »

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