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Rob Fohr joins Presbyterian Foundation as Vice President of Strategic Alignment, Mid Council Relations

Posted November 8th, 2023

Rob Fohr is joining the Presbyterian Foundation as the new Vice President of Strategic Alignment and Mid Council Relations.

Funds freed up for 1001 New Worshiping Communities program

Posted May 4th, 2022

An Indiana judge signed an order recently that frees up funds at the Presbyterian Foundation to support the 1001 New Worshiping Communities program at the Presbyterian Mission Agency.

Presbyterian Foundation acts to free up funds for 1001 New Worshiping Communities

Posted July 16th, 2021

The Presbyterian Foundation plans to soon take action that could free up millions of dollars to support the Presbyterian Mission Agency’s 1001 New Worshiping Communities program.

Evangelical Theological Seminary in Cairo receives accreditation, prepares for leadership change

Posted March 22nd, 2021

It was almost exactly one year ago when Evangelical Theological Seminary in Cairo leadership called faculty and staff together to announce that the COVID-19 pandemic had made its way to Egypt — and that it was time for students to return home and faculty to prepare to teach online.

‘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.

Jim Reese retires from Presbyterian Foundation role

Posted January 15th, 2020

The Rev. Dr. James Foster Reese officially retired in December from his position with the Presbyterian Foundation as Minister of Specialized Interpretation, a consulting position he has held since 1995.

Cook Native American Ministries: Preparing Natives to lead churches, communities

Posted July 26th, 2019

A nationally-renowned theological college with roots in both Christian and Native American spiritual beliefs and culture has trained hundreds of Native people to take the Gospel — and the good works it inspires — to their own tribal communities for more than 100 years.

Presbyterian Foundation announces two promotions

Posted July 11th, 2019

The Presbyterian Foundation promoted Olanda Carr and Robert Hay, Jr. to Senior Ministry Relations Officers as of July 1. They have served as Ministry Relations Officers in the East Region and Southeast Region, respectively.

Presbyterian Foundation awarded second $1 million Lily Endowment grant

Posted February 1st, 2019

Lilly Endowment Inc. recently awarded the Presbyterian Foundation a second grant of $1 million as part of its National Initiative to Address Economic Challenges Facing Pastoral Leaders.