Presbyterian Mission Agency mission service Archives

Putting feet to faith

Posted July 12th, 2019

Nearly 30 years ago, 25 residents of North Scottsdale, Ariz., attended a worship service at what would grow to become Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, a congregation of more than 1,400 in the Presbytery of Grand Canyon.

Young adults called to mission service

Posted February 12th, 2018

A year of service, a lifetime of deeper questions. One of the many ways the Young Adult Volunteer (YAV) program hopes to challenge participants is through the continual reshaping of the program’s own concepts about service. This is done best when young volunteers and local people of faith walk together to encourage, challenge and inspire one another.

With only faith for protection Rev. Peter Tibi engages in shuttle diplomacy in South Sudan

Posted June 2nd, 2017

In one of the most dangerous places in the world, the Rev. Peter Tibi stands between the government of South Sudan and rebel factions with only his clerical collar and his faith for protection.

Mission work isn’t just a Cinderella story

Posted March 20th, 2017

Becoming a mission partner takes commitment, humility and a willing spirit to forge a give-and-take, long-term relationship.