Presbyterian Mission Agency council of protestant churches of nicaragua Archives

Ellen Sherby named associate director for World Mission’s Global Connections

Posted April 26th, 2022

Ellen Sherby began her duties this week as associate director for a new area of Presbyterian World Mission called Global Connections.

PMA global partner celebrates 50 years of helping the people of Nicaragua

Posted January 13th, 2022

This year, a longtime global partner of the Presbyterian Mission Agency, the Council of Protestant Churches of Nicaragua (CEPAD), will celebrate a significant milestone — 50 years of service to the people of Nicaragua.

Harvesting new crops and hope in Nicaragua

Posted October 25th, 2016

One of our planet’s worst earthquakes leveled Managua, Nicaragua, in December 1972. A medical doctor and missionary, Gustavo Parajón, raced to action. Within hours he had mobilized others to feed those left homeless. This ecumenical, Jesus-loving, outward-looking group called itself the Council of Protestant Churches of Nicaragua (CEPAD). Today and for most of its more than 40-year history, CEPAD has helped people feed themselves and avoid the need to emigrate.