Stated Clerk asks for prayer for Moderator’s family in wake of brother-in-law’s death
It is sad and shocking news to learn of the
death of Brian Pugh, the brother of Robin Pugh, who is
married to Bruce Reyes-Chow, Moderator of the 218th General
Assembly (2008). Brian was one of three shooting victims in
his work place November 14 in Santa Clara, California.
Such a senseless, violent act grieves the heart of God as
surely as it does ours.
Please join me in prayer for Robin, Bruce, their entire
family, and the other victims’ families as they walk
through these very difficult days ahead.
May the grace and comfort of our Lord Jesus Christ be with
us all.
GAC Meeting Summary
September 28 – October 3, 2008
By Linda Valentine
The glorious settings of these meetings, as well as the OGA organized Fall Polity Conference and the Association of Executive Presbyters was Snowbird, Utah, evoked visions of Isaiah 52:7a, “How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of the messenger who announces the good news, ‘All is well.’” All was indeed well as we beheld the soaring mountains, visible from the high windows, turning from green to blazing yellow and red as the days moved into fall. Read the meeting summary.
Church leaders concerned about economic crisis
Dear Pastors and Elders,
We write out of concern for those in your congregations who are suffering loss of their homes, their jobs, their ability to meet other financial obligations or conduct their normal business activities. Indeed, we recognize that even for those who may not be in immediate jeopardy, the current "credit crisis" has spread fear throughout the nation regarding the stability of our whole economic system. Read the rest of this letter from Bruce Reyes-Chow, Linda Bryant Valentine and Gradye Parsons.
How is Presbyterian Mission funded?
Are you interested in how Presbyterian mission is funded? This document briefly explains mission funding sources (mission funds and per capita) and uses, as well as the required reserves. Download it in color  or black-and-white.
Download large print versions: color or black-and-white.
General Assembly Council 'At-A-Glance'
The largest of the six agencies of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), the General Assembly Council (GAC) is the ministry and mission arm of the PC(USA), offering the world a visible witness to Jesus Christ on behalf of:
- 2.2 million members across
- 10,960 churches in
- 173 presbyteries and
- 16 synods.
With mission personnel serving in nearly 70 countries around the world and over 400 staff, most based in Louisville, Kentucky, the General Assembly Council leads and coordinates the mission program of the General Assembly — the church’s highest governing body — and is responsible for implementing the programs and policies it authorizes.
Learn more — download The General Assembly Council “At-A-Glance.”
Read the 2007 Annual Report
The mission and ministry of the General Assembly Council comes alive in a new comprehensive report for 2007. Describing the outcomes of activities designed to meet the objectives of the Mission Work Plan, the report presents highlights of the GAC's ministry areas, communications and funds development, shared services and policy development and enhancement. Download the 2007 Annual Report of the General Assembly Council, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).
Together in Ministry and Mission
This 24-minute program  illustrates the mission and ministry of the GAC. Learn about some of the exciting ministries taking place nationally and internationally as Deputy Executive Director for mission Tom Taylor shares examples of mission in Pakistan and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Discover some of the core beliefs of the church with Tom as he discusses what we believe as Presbyterians with Joe Small, director of Theology Worship and Education, and Charles Wiley, coordinator of Theology and Worship. Listen to Eric Hoey, director of Evangelism and Church Growth, describe what we’re doing about evangelism in the church. Finally, reflect with Tom about the need and reason for Presbyterians to stay together as a denomination, following Jesus’ commandment, “Love one another that your joy may be full.” |
