Presbyterian Foundation Archives

PC(USA) pastor helps shepherd Latine doctoral students through their studies on their way to serving God

Posted May 22nd, 2023

For the Rev. Joanne Rodríguez, executive director of the Hispanic Theological Initiative at Princeton Theological Seminary, “en conjunto,” or “on the whole” describes the way HTI helps Latine scholars through their doctoral studies and into the academy or wherever it is that God is calling them.

Longtime New Covenant Trust Company’s CEO announces retirement

Posted May 12th, 2023

Greg Rousos, New Covenant Trust Company’s longtime President & CEO, has announced his plans to retire at the end of 2023.

The PC(USA)’s UKirk Collegiate Ministries director says in an era of isolation, campus ministry is more important than ever

Posted May 4th, 2023

Asked Wednesday about the work that’s making her come alive, the Rev. Gini Norris-Lane, executive director of UKirk Campus Ministries in the Presbyterian Mission Agency, said it’s that “there are college students on campuses around the country that are craving community.”

‘Don’t be afraid’ urges the Presbytery of Charlotte’s Jan Edmiston

Posted April 24th, 2023

In the Presbytery of Charlotte, which the Rev. Dr. Jan Edmiston serves as general presbyter, seven churches predate the United States. “People in our churches run banks and universities and hospitals and seminaries. I feel really fortunate to be here,” she told the Rev. Dr. Lee Hinson-Hasty of the Presbyterian Foundation during last week’s episode of Leading Theologically, which can be viewed here or here.

The president of a PC(USA)-related seminary stays focused on justice by expanding his toolkit

Posted March 30th, 2023

As you might expect when sitting down with a seminary president, Wednesday’s edition of “Leading Theologically” was wide-ranging, touching on hot yoga, online education, gun violence and justice.

First Presbyterian Church of Roseburg, Oregon, helps connect its community

Posted March 20th, 2023

In a town known for timber, a Presbyterian congregation continually finds ways to grow in service and stewardship. First Presbyterian Church in Roseburg, Oregon, has its hands as well as its historic building in direct efforts to meet the community’s most basic needs. Through the Presbyterian Foundation’s coaching program for pastors, the Rev. Vicky Brown developed her knowledge and fluency in supporting this important work.

PC(USA) pastor and leader the Rev. Dr. Aimee Moiso talks about the constructive side of conflict

Posted March 16th, 2023

The Rev. Dr. Aimee Moiso, associate director of the Louisville Institute, clearly derives great joy just by showing up for work each morning.

‘This is work all Presbyterians can benefit from’

Posted March 3rd, 2023

Dr. William Yoo, whose book “What Kind of Christianity: A History of Slavery and Anti-Black Racism in the Presbyterian Church” was published last year by Westminster John Knox Press and received almost instant acclaim, including from members of the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board and from a local gathering, was the guest of the Rev. Dr. Lee Hinson-Hasty, senior director of theological education and funds development with the Committee on Theological Education and the Presbyterian Foundation Wednesday on the broadcast “Leading Theologically.”

Celebrating a late great presbytery

Posted February 16th, 2023

Fresh off his appearance in a 12-minute video explaining the historical importance of Catawba Presbytery, the Rev. Dr. Ed Newberry told “Leading Theologically” host the Rev. Dr. Lee Hinson-Hasty he’s been enjoying his retirement in part “to have the leisure time to explore what I’ve been curious about.”

The Rev. Jenny Warner, a poet and the pastor of Valley Presbyterian Church in California, shares what it means to curate space for others

Posted February 9th, 2023

Part of the work the Rev. Jenny Warner does as lead pastor at Valley Presbyterian Church in Portola Valley, California, is curating sacred space. When Warner appeared Wednesday on the Rev. Dr. Lee Hinson-Hasty’s broadcast, “Leading Theologically,” he asked about that work.