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The Rev. Dr. Glen Bell joins Foundation staff

Posted September 9th, 2020

The Rev. Dr. Glen Bell, an ordained pastor in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) with 30 years of experience, joined the Presbyterian Foundation on Aug. 31 as Senior Vice President of Development.

Celebrating Theological Education Sunday this month

Posted September 3rd, 2020

The Rev. Dr. Mindy Douglas had her heart set on studying biology followed by a career as a geneticist when she entered college. But, as she says, “God did a little God thing,” and she was called into ministry.

Living water and love

Posted August 21st, 2020

When the world was thirsty, Pierce Buford gave it clean water.

Getting their feet wet

Posted August 20th, 2020

Members of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). A Corporation Board of Directors eased their way into three days of online meetings Wednesday, helping four new members learn about their roles and how the A Corporation, which dates back to 1799, fits in and works with other PC(USA) agencies and boards.

Church women of color gather for virtual summit

Posted August 14th, 2020

So many things are “different” in 2020, and different can be a wonderful opportunity for transformation — which is something we heard quite a bit about during day one of Gender Summit 3, coordinated by ISAAC (Innovative Space for Asian American Christianity) and held virtually.

Does the pandemic represent an interruption or a disruption?

Posted August 6th, 2020

For congregations across the denomination, is the pandemic an interruption or a disruption?

Needed: Courageous leadership

Posted August 3rd, 2020

Speaking last week during a Facebook Live event on the topic “Courageous Leadership Matters,” the Rev. Stephen Lewis, president of the Forum for Theological Exploration, told host the Rev. Dr. Lee Hinson-Hasty that in many ways, “our future is rooted in the labors of those who came before us.”

‘By offering this service, I think people will appreciate the ease of giving’

Posted July 30th, 2020

In a typical month, the Presbyterian Foundation’s online services team receives 12-15 online giving applications. But there’s been absolutely nothing typical about 2020.

Both midwife and hospice chaplain

Posted July 23rd, 2020

As a member of Generation X and the person who runs an organization helping seminaries provide great theological education, the Rev. Dr. Frank Yamada said he sees himself as someone who’s present during both the first and last breaths of ministry — as both midwife and hospice chaplain.

‘Birthed in the heart of God and planted in Talladega’

Posted July 17th, 2020

It’s a common sight from the window of Doug Marshall’s office at the Presbyterian Home for Children in Talladega, Alabama: A care worker accompanies a new girl from the administration building to the cottage that will be her new home.