mission Archives

Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) asks for urgent prayers for those suffering violence in Juba, South Sudan

Posted July 11th, 2016

Longtime Presbyterian mission co-worker Leisa Wagstaff is currently “sheltering in place” as fighting escalates in Juba, South Sudan. Efforts are underway to evacuate her to a safe location. Other South Sudan mission co-workers are currently traveling in the U.S., visiting churches.

The invisible Presbyterian seminary

Posted July 11th, 2016

Together, we are among the largest Presbyterian faculties in the world. Our teachers instruct and preach in English, Spanish and Portuguese, Mandarin, Japanese and Arabic. Most teach aspiring pastors, but there’s also a robust commitment to congregational leadership formation and lay discipleship.

Pittsburgh pastor shares passion for the work of mission

Posted May 6th, 2016

A personal report from the Rev. Dave Carver on how he sees a full spectrum of mission involvement as key to transformational ministry at home and overseas. Carver is pastor at First United Presbyterian Church of Crafton Heights, a church in Pittsburgh Presbytery.

Presbyterian World Mission and New Castle Presbytery create mission study resources

Posted April 27th, 2016

Jesus used stories and parables to educate and inspire his followers. Presbyterian World Mission and New Castle Presbytery are carrying on that tradition in creative ways by publishing resources that engage readers in the work, prayers and practice of mission.

Historic meeting between Cuban and US Presbyterians begins dialog

Posted April 21st, 2016

A delegation from the presbyteries of Peace River, Tampa Bay and Tropical Florida made a historic trip to Cuba in February 2016 to meet with leaders of the Presbyterian-Reformed Church in Cuba (PRCC), their first official meeting in 54 years.

Northern Plains Presbytery

Posted April 8th, 2016

The Presbytery of the Northern Plains encourages connection, mission and input from our congregations. Activities within each region have been as varied as the people in our presbytery. We have had educational and training sessions, family camping weekends, ice skating outings and many other activities to cover a multitude of interests.

Huntingdon Presbytery

Posted April 8th, 2016

In summer of 2013, the session of First United Presbyterian Church of DuBois, Pennsylvania, learned that their renters in the church manse would be moving out of state. Suddenly, the house they had rented for several years would become empty. The session was faced with a decision: Should they just keep renting the house, or would a new use for it be more appropriate?

Presbyterian Mission Agency Board prepares for February meeting

Posted January 20th, 2016

Approves reduction in force planning document, reviews committee report The Executive Committee of the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board (PMAB) met yesterday to make preparations for its upcoming Feb. 3-5, 2016 board… Read more »

PC(USA) Moderator takes ‘Call to the Church’ on the road

Posted January 20th, 2016

Rada to hold conversations at five locations around the country Heath Rada, Moderator of the 221st General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), is extending his “Call to the Church” to… Read more »