Presbyterian Mission Agency rev. dr. john wilkinson Archives

Some enormous shoes to fill

Posted November 13th, 2024

Just ahead of the final gift she’ll give to Presbyterians from around the country — training and encouragement during the annual Moderators’ Conference Nov. 14-16 — the Rev. Tricia Dykers Koenig was on the receiving end of expressions of thanks for her work and well wishes as she retires from her role as Associate Director for Mid Council Relations in the Office of the General Assembly and, more visibly, as parliamentarian at recent General Assemblies.

Chapel service unites Presbyterians in prayer following Nov. 5 elections

Posted November 6th, 2024

As the plaintive strains of “Be Still, My Soul” filled the Presbyterian Center, worshipers gathered for prayer, both online and in the chapel, on the morning following the national election.

World mission and the stewardship of opportunity

Posted June 25th, 2024

Stewardship is only about money, we say. Or, we say defensively, stewardship is about much more than money.

Podcast explores 30 years of service by more than 1,900 Young Adult Volunteers

Posted May 15th, 2024

Destini Hodges, coordinator of the PC(USA)’s Young Adult Volunteer program, took to the Between 2 Pulpits airwaves to describe and celebrate a ministry of social justice and faith transformation that’s produced more than 1,900 alums over the last three decades.

It’s not too soon to be dreaming of the upcoming Presbyterian Youth Triennium

Posted May 10th, 2024

Gina Yeager-Buckley, one of most familiar and happiest faces seen at Presbyterian Youth Triennium every three years, was the logical choice to be the guest during a recent episode of the Between 2 Pulpits podcast, which can be heard here.

World mission and the stewardship of opportunity

Posted May 9th, 2024

“Stewardship” is one of those strange church-y words that we rarely use outside church and that can carry with it obtuse meanings.

Presbyterian Church, A Corporation Board shines a light on some of the denomination’s back-office services

Posted April 12th, 2024

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), A Corporation Board heard from people who provide important back-office services in the Administrative Services Group on Thursday.

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.

Caring for people on the move

Posted March 21st, 2024

The work of Susan Krehbiel, associate for Migrant Accompaniment Ministries with Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, is focused on people on the move.

‘Faith gets lived out in the world’

Posted March 13th, 2024

In turn, the Rev. Rebecca Barnes attended seminary, became a pastor and, in 2017, was named coordinator of the Presbyterian Hunger Program. Growing up with both parents serving as Presbyterian pastors and engaging and fun community activities including CROP Hunger Walks helped steer her toward the significant work she’s been doing for the past seven years.