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Presbyterian churches commemorate SDOP Sunday April 7

Posted February 21st, 2019

Each year, on a Sunday during Lent, Presbyterian churches across the denomination turn their attention to people and communities in need — and take a day to celebrate the mission and ministry of the Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People (SDOP). April 7 is Self-Development of People (SDOP) Sunday, an opportunity for congregations to focus on work to help disadvantaged people and low-income community groups.

Rev. Dr. Diane Moffett elected president & executive director of the Presbyterian Mission Agency

Posted May 8th, 2018

Following an expansive national search, the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board (PMAB) today elected the Rev. Dr. Diane Moffett president and executive director of the Presbyterian Mission Agency (PMA), one of six agencies of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Moffett will assume leadership on June 11, 2018. Her appointment is subject to confirmation by the 223rd General Assembly, which meets in St. Louis, June 16-23, 2018.

Presbyterian Mission Agency Board to hear from Executive Director Search Committee

Posted May 3rd, 2018

The Presbyterian Mission Agency Board has scheduled an open meeting for 3 p.m. Tuesday, May 8, during which it is expected to receive a report from the Executive Director Search Committee.

News from Governance Task Force

Posted August 31st, 2017

The Executive Committee of the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board heard a progress report from the Governance Task Force at its Aug. 31 meeting that suggests changes to the size and structure of the board.

Leadership institute equips immigrant women to serve church

Posted July 31st, 2017

The New Immigrant Clergywomen’s Leadership Institute begins this week in Daytona Beach, Florida, as approximately 17 female clergy from around the country gather to collaborate and develop leadership skills to better serve their congregations and the church.