Presbyterian Mission Agency Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People Archives

SDOP learning engagement in Panama provides ministry of presence and opportunities to listen

Posted June 20th, 2024

As a longtime Presbyterian with a heart for justice, the Rev. Janice Kamikawa has been on many mission trips over the years. But a recent visit to Panama with the Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People (SDOP) stands out for her and others who participated.

The church as community organizer

Posted April 23rd, 2024

Near the end of his time on a recent “Between 2 Pulpits” podcast with the Rev. Dr. John Wilkinson and Katie Snyder, the Rev. Dr. Alonzo Johnson waxed visionary when asked about his hope for the church.

The intersections of disaster response, self-development and hunger alleviation

Posted March 27th, 2024

“Between 2 Pulpits” hosts the Rev. Dr. John Wilkinson and Katie Snyder called on the Rev. Dr. Laurie Kraus to wrap up their One Great Hour of Sharing podcast series by highlighting and illustrating the intersections of disaster assistance, ending hunger and the self-development of people.

One Great Hour of Sharing brings hope and healing to the most vulnerable

Posted March 19th, 2024

For Shawn Duncan, it’s the little things — like getting a birthday card — that mean a lot.

Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People shares transformational stories with the 68th Commission on the Status of Women

Posted March 14th, 2024

The Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People held a parallel event this week during the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women to amplify the work of advocacy.

Leading with a purpose

Posted March 12th, 2024

Although the women of Malawi are accustomed to doing anything and everything from farming to running small-scale businesses to support their families, Tropical Cyclone Freddy sorely tested Tinenenji [tee-nan-an-gee] Kalamba’s resilience. Yet Kalamba was undeterred.

The church as community organizer

Posted March 8th, 2024

Near the end of his time on a recent “Between 2 Pulpits” podcast with the Rev. Dr. John Wilkinson and Katie Snyder, the Rev. Dr. Alonzo Johnson waxed visionary when asked about his hope for the church.

Excitement grows as PC(USA) and Presbyterian Women’s joint delegation heads to New York for the UN Commission on the Status of Women

Posted March 5th, 2024

Empowering women and tackling poverty will be at the top of the agenda as a joint delegation of about 50 people from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and Presbyterian Women (PW) heads to New York to take part in activities surrounding the 68th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW68).

Embodying kindness on the streets of Las Vegas

Posted March 5th, 2024

For Shawn Duncan, it’s the little things — like getting a birthday card — that mean a lot. Perhaps it’s because Duncan, a military veteran living in Las Vegas, hadn’t had a mailbox in years. Or a home.

The PC(USA)’s One Great Hour of Sharing gifts help to foster resiliency, self-reliance and hope in hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico

Posted February 27th, 2024

In all her 66 years, Magda Cruz had never witnessed anything like Hurricane María’s power to destroy.