Presbyterian Mission Agency shelvis and nancy smith-mather Archives

Revs. Shelvis and Nancy Smith-Mather named to Emory University’s ’40 Under 40’ class of 2018

Posted November 28th, 2018

Each year, Emory University and many other organizations around the country name a class of leaders who have made a significant impact in business, research, leadership, and public service or philanthropic endeavors. This year, PC(USA) mission co-workers the Revs. Shelvis and Nancy Smith-Mather were named to Emory’s 2018 class of “Forty Under Forty.”

Pastoring in war

Posted October 5th, 2017

Reconciliation is a sacred space where weary bodies are refreshed and troubled souls are soothed, where the roar of oppression is silenced and the calm of compassion resounds.

Teacher’s calling eclipses the trauma of conflict

Posted July 8th, 2016

Tears flowed abundantly from Daniel Omot Nyingwo’s eyes, although his society is one in which men do not cry, especially not in public. Overwhelmed with emotion, Daniel said, “I thank God for choosing me to become a teacher.”

Presbyterians in South Sudan ask for prayers as peace negotiations continue

Posted May 3rd, 2016

The Rev. Philip Akway Obang, general secretary of the South Sudan Presbyterian Evangelical Church (SSPEC) is sending regular updates about the changing situation in South Sudan and has asked for support of his American brothers and sisters.