mission co-workers 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.

Latin America and the Caribbean

Posted June 2nd, 2016

Mission co-workers share God’s love through multifaceted ministries For PC(USA) mission co-workers in Latin America and the Caribbean, doing the work of the Lord can mean serving in many ways. A few examples:

Two long-time Presbyterian missionaries to the Middle East die

Posted June 1st, 2016

In May, Presbyterian World Mission received news of the deaths of two career Presbyterian missionaries in the Middle East, each with more than 40 years of service.

New Castle Presbytery

Posted May 12th, 2016

Programs Encourage People to Hear God’s Voice in Biblical Stories

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.

Asia and the Pacific

Posted May 11th, 2016

Presbyterians and mission partners spread God’s love through service

The Asia referred to in the Bible is but a small area, compared with what the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) now refers to as Asia and the Pacific. At the same time, the call to communicate the good news to all has not faded over centuries. The way in which we work with global partners to convey the message of the unconditional love of God now happens in thoughtful and creative ways as well as in a wide variety of contexts.

Africa

Posted May 11th, 2016

Working Together for Collective Impact

Presbyterians do mission in partnership, which involves listening attentively and prayerfully to our global partners as we engage together in God’s mission, and they have asked us to work more strategically. As a result, we have identified three critical global initiatives: evangelism, reconciliation and poverty alleviation. In conjunction with those goals, we have launched three campaigns: Train Leaders for Community Transformation, Speak Up —Stop Sexual Violence and Educate a Child, Transform the World. US Presbyterians, mission co-workers and our African partners are engaged in exciting work around these campaigns:

World Mission and National Black Presbyterian Caucus celebrate partnership

Posted January 25th, 2016

Agreement applauded at Presbyterian Mission Agency Board meeting In celebration of the recently signed partnership covenant between thePresbyterian Mission Agency and the National Black Presbyterian Caucus, three representatives from the Caucus… Read more »