pma Archives

Second day of PMA Board meeting sees approval of new board structure

Posted September 22nd, 2017

Following a morning that featured a Native American Day Worship service and cultural humility training for members of the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board (PMAB), the board convened following lunch to resume its agenda which included final debate and approval of a new board structure.

Way Forward Commission begins September meeting in Louisville

Posted September 18th, 2017

Meeting at Laws Lodge on the campus of Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, the Way Forward Commission of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) set its sights on recommendations for the denomination and the report it will deliver to the 223rd General Assembly meeting in St. Louis next summer.

Presbyterian Center carnival celebrates the work of PC(USA) employees

Posted August 25th, 2017

The staff at the Presbyterian Center gathered today during a lunchtime carnival for fellowship with one another and to celebrate their work on behalf of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) This was the first all-staff carnival since 2009.

All Agency Review Committee sets plan to complete work

Posted August 22nd, 2017

During its final day of meetings in Louisville the All Agency Review Committee began to formulate the work ahead that will be the basis for its final report and recommendations to General Assembly 223 (2018.)

Decision not to merge OGA and PMA eclipses All Agency Review business

Posted August 21st, 2017

On the day of an eclipse that obscured 96 percent of the sun in Louisville, the All Agency Review Committee of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) meeting here shed light on the year-long conversation regarding the makeup of the denomination’s agency structure.

PMAB Finance Committee receives 2017 first half report

Posted August 17th, 2017

The Finance and Audit committee of the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board heard reports from financial services and audit team members today that painted a positive picture of the agency’s finances for the first half of 2017.

PC(USA) leaders condemn white supremacy, racism

Posted August 14th, 2017

In the wake of a weekend of violence in Charlottesville, Virginia fomented by the “alt-right,” four top leaders of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) today issued a statement condemning white supremacy and racism.

Way Forward Commission looks to September meeting in Louisville

Posted August 9th, 2017

The Way Forward Commission met August 9, 2017 via conference call to hear updates on the Commission’s progress and the work of various subgroups.

Board launches search for PMA executive director

Posted July 5th, 2017

The Search Committee for the Executive Director of the Presbyterian Mission Agency (PMA) has finalized the leadership profile for the position and formally launched the search for the next PMA leader. Applications are now being accepted.

PMAB responds to De La Rosa’s ‘open letter’ to Way Forward Commission

Posted June 23rd, 2017

The Presbyterian Mission Agency Board (PMAB) has written a letter of response to last week’s “open letter” to the Way Forward Commission penned by Tony De La Rosa, interim executive director of the Presbyterian Mission Agency (PMA).