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An online conversation on Black Presbyterian churches is slated for Juneteenth

Posted May 18th, 2023

Racial Equity & Women’s Intercultural Ministries has organized a Juneteenth conversation between pastors and denominational leaders about the status and stability of Black Presbyterian churches in the wake of Covid. The conversation will be pre-recorded and then shown online beginning at noon Eastern Time on June 19, Juneteenth, on the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Facebook page.

Stewardship Kaleidoscope seminar explains why and how churches should establish an endowment

Posted October 24th, 2022

An endowment extends good stewardship above and beyond a church’s operating budget, said the presenters of “Introduction to Endowments: Why Have One, and What Are They?”

Estate planning does God’s work after we’re gone

Posted August 30th, 2021

The “what” of estate planning can seem overwhelming to ministers, even those who regularly deal with death. Besides, serving God requires plenty of other earthly details.

Presbyterian Foundation announces two promotions

Posted July 11th, 2019

The Presbyterian Foundation promoted Olanda Carr and Robert Hay, Jr. to Senior Ministry Relations Officers as of July 1. They have served as Ministry Relations Officers in the East Region and Southeast Region, respectively.

Presbyterian Foundation reaches out to small churches

Posted June 5th, 2019

Where does your congregation see itself in 20 years? Chances are, an answer to that question doesn’t come quickly. After all, discernment takes time and thought. And sometimes, difficult circumstances must be acknowledged and tough decisions have to be made.

Presbyterian Foundation awarded second $1 million Lily Endowment grant

Posted February 1st, 2019

Lilly Endowment Inc. recently awarded the Presbyterian Foundation a second grant of $1 million as part of its National Initiative to Address Economic Challenges Facing Pastoral Leaders.