mission co-workers Archives

Finding joy in the midst of sorrow

Posted January 8th, 2018

We disembark from the taxi with the Rev. Philip Obang, General Secretary of the South Sudan Presbyterian Evangelical Church, at the checkpoint at the edge of the city. Private and public vehicles are not allowed beyond this point.

Remembering ‘one of the great saints’

Posted November 29th, 2017

As Presbyterians look back on the past year, many of them are remembering with admiration the impact of a colleague who died last month. The Rev. Benjamin F. Gutiérrez, who served the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in many roles, passed away Nov. 2 at age 87.

Helping Africa’s children

Posted September 19th, 2017

Presbyterian mission co-workers Jeff and Christi Boyd developed a floor and board game several years ago to help U.S. Presbyterians appreciate the joint efforts of students, parents, communities and churches to improve education in Africa. The game also prompts players to ponder the plight of African children.

Mission co-workers in Africa moving to where God calls them

Posted August 28th, 2017

Four mission co-workers have accepted new calls within Africa: Jim and Jodi McGill, Ruth Brown and Dr. Martha Sommers.

Niger

Posted July 27th, 2017

The Evangelical Church in the Republic of Niger welcomed mission co-workers Jim and Jodi McGill and their family to the country in July. The McGills have joined Claire Zuhosky, and Michael and Rachel Ludwig and their children, who have been in Niger since 2014. They have brought with them a wealth of experience, having served as mission co-workers in Malawi for 20 years.

‘Mission 180’ celebrates milestone

Posted July 11th, 2017

In this year in which we celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Protestant Reformation, we also mark 180 years of Presbyterian mission abroad. During these years, much of the nature of mission and how Presbyterians think about mission has changed. Some changes have been so great and startling that we might even imagine a 180-degree turn in missiology.

Faith despite danger

Posted June 22nd, 2017

In one of the most dangerous places in the world, the Rev. Peter Tibi stands between the government of South Sudan and rebel factions with only his clerical collar and his faith for protection.

‘신앙 지키기’: 루완다의 화해와 평화

Posted June 16th, 2017

토니 델라 로사Tony De La Rosa, 장로회 선교국 사무총장의 비디오 뉴스 레터인 신앙 지키기Keeping Faith 2017년 6 월호를 보실 수 있습니다.

‘Keeping Faith’: Reconciliation and peace in Rwanda

Posted June 14th, 2017

The June 2017 installment of Keeping Faith, the video newsletter from Tony De La Rosa, Interim Executive Director of Presbyterian Mission Agency, is now available for viewing and download

Celebrating Mother’s Day with ‘mishmoms’

Posted May 11th, 2017

At a gathering of Africa-area mission co-workers in Rwanda last month, “mishmoms” sat together to share their experiences on raising resilient children, as only parents can, with deep understanding. In honor of Mother’s Day, Presbyterian News Service shares their unique perspectives.