Presbyterian Mission Agency university of pittsburgh Archives

The Rev. Dr. James Reese, a beloved Presbyterian pastor and leader, dies at age 98

Posted June 17th, 2022

The Rev. Dr. James Reese, a respected and beloved pastor and pioneer in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), died Friday, June 17, after a long illness. He was 98.

Mission co-worker eager to help Malawi women form village savings and loan groups

Posted January 20th, 2022

A lesson learned globally is that empowering women can help communities break the cycle of poverty.

Pittsburgh Theological Seminary names associate director for its Metro-Urban Institute

Posted November 24th, 2020

Pittsburgh Theological Seminary is pleased to announce Ruth Boykin as associate director of its Metro-Urban Institute. She will begin at the Seminary Dec. 1.

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.