Presbyterian Mission Agency leader formation Archives

Three innovative PC(USA) leaders share some of the leadership traits they’ve learned

Posted November 12th, 2024

The most recent installment of the Office of the General Assembly’s Leader Formation webinars featured three guests speaking with host Martha Miller on the topic “Discovering Leadership: Called to Serve.” The series is designed to help ruling elders and deacons to grow in the important ministries they contribute locally, regionally and nationally.

Presbyterian pastor: Don’t fear the ‘E’ word

Posted February 24th, 2023

Along with easing any tension over their task as evangelists, on Thursday Dr. Cheni Khonje taught a crowd of nearly 200 ruling elders and deacons some new language around the concepts of “welcome” and “relationship.”

Being good stewards of God’s grace

Posted March 31st, 2022

Presbyterians who agree to serve God and their congregations as ruling elders or deacons sometimes find they had little idea what they’ve gotten themselves into.