Presbyterian Mission Agency mission mosaic Archives

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance responds to climate-related disasters

Posted April 12th, 2021

As climate change continued to fuel natural disasters throughout the United States and around the world in 2020, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance responded with the help of partners and volunteers to bring help and hope to those in affected areas.

Story Productions adds to its story

Posted April 9th, 2021

If a Presbyterian church is interested in discussing gun violence, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance’s Story Productions has a film for that: “Trigger: The Ripple Effect of Gun Violence” (2014).

Refugee ministries: stepping out in faith

Posted April 1st, 2021

Forced to leave their homes and their countries, migrants often set out on journeys with a vague understanding of where they are headed. Refugees and asylum seekers know that even when the physical route itself is direct, their metaphorical journey is much less certain.

Mission Mosaic: COVID-19 response

Posted March 31st, 2021

An unprecedented calamity called for an unprecedented response.

Foreigners and strangers or members of God’s household?

Posted February 27th, 2020

Whatever your opinion of U.S. immigration policies, many people — such as those attempting to enter through our southern border — are living in precarious, life-threatening situations. In response, people of faith continued to provide life-saving services that uplift the human soul and reaffirm individuals’ dignity.

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance films inspire conversation and action

Posted May 16th, 2019

From the door next to their studio just outside of Atlanta, filmmakers David Barnhart and Scott Lansing have been able to watch the comic book kingdom of Wakanda come to life and iconic cars of “The Fast and the Furious” in full chase.While Presbyterian Disaster Assistance’s (PDA) Story Productions is a relatively modest operation next to the studios that crank out blockbusters such as “Black Panther,” the documentary outfit is making some noise of its own with true stories designed to spark dialogue and action.