Presbyterian Mission Agency rev. dr. cliff kirkpatrick Archives

John Detterick, who led both the General Assembly Council and the Board of Pensions, dies at age 80

Posted February 21st, 2021

John Detterick, who for eight years led the General Assembly Council (now the Presbyterian Mission Agency) and before that the Board of Pensions for five years, died Tuesday at age 80 at his home in Denver after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving wife and four children.

Former GA moderator and Presbyterian News Service chief Marj Carpenter dies at 93

Posted June 14th, 2020

Ruling Elder Marj Carpenter, the Moderator of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s 207th General Assembly (1995), a tireless supporter and interpreter of mission and for 15 years director of the Presbyterian News Service, died Saturday in Big Spring, Texas, following a long illness. She was 93.

Put away your books, class. It’s time for a quiz

Posted June 6th, 2019

Seminary professor that he is, the Rev. Dr. Cliff Kirkpatrick slipped about 50 staff at the Presbyterian Center a surprise Wednesday. He gave them a 22-question pop quiz on ecumenical and interfaith developments that have occurred over the last century.