Presbyterian Mission Agency jim rissler Archives

Presbyterian Investment & Loan President & CEO Jim Rissler reflects on a calling marked by innovation and friendships

Posted December 13th, 2023

Almost 25 years ago, James “Jim” Rissler had a plan for his future. A ruling elder involved in the youth ministry at Harvey Browne Presbyterian Church in Louisville, Kentucky, Rissler envisioned he would continue to work in commercial banking until his early 50s. Then he would find a way to work for an organization that more directly gave back to the community and the world. The Holy Spirit had another idea.

Three Presbyterian entities offer an informational webinar on balancing church assets and liabilities

Posted June 7th, 2023

Understanding what your congregation has and what it owes is important. So is timing, said the presenters of “Assets and Liabilities: Managing your Church’s Balance Sheet,” a May 23 webinar.

Funds freed up for 1001 New Worshiping Communities program

Posted May 4th, 2022

An Indiana judge signed an order recently that frees up funds at the Presbyterian Foundation to support the 1001 New Worshiping Communities program at the Presbyterian Mission Agency.

Presbyterian Mission Agency Board OKs proposed budgets for 2023-24

Posted April 27th, 2022

The Presbyterian Mission Agency Board approved proposed 2023 and 2024 budgets for the mission agency Wednesday of about $70.1 million for 2023 and about $70.7 million for 2024.

Presbyterian Foundation acts to free up funds for 1001 New Worshiping Communities

Posted July 16th, 2021

The Presbyterian Foundation plans to soon take action that could free up millions of dollars to support the Presbyterian Mission Agency’s 1001 New Worshiping Communities program.

Property stewardship virtual conference envisions ‘A New Thing’ on its opening day

Posted December 15th, 2020

The Mid Council Financial Network (MCFN) held the first day of its two-day virtual seminar Monday, focusing on the trends, tools, and resources available to Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) synods, presbyteries, and congregations as they care for their physical property.