Jesus Christ commands his disciples to go into the world, preaching the good news and living a life that exhibits love for God, neighbor and self (Matthew 28:19-20). Mission Program Grants (MPG) are made available to congregations and presbyteries that are seeking to respond to this commandment by organizing new congregations, transforming existing congregations or developing congregational-based ministries. [Read more]

Dates and deadlines

Mission Program Grants

• Deadline for applications to be received in Louisville Office – March 1 and September 1 of each year.

Committee meeting dates for consideration of applications

• November 13–14, 2008
• April 30 – May 1, 2009

Sam and Helen R. Walton Award

• Deadline for nominations to be received in Louisville office – January 31 of each year.

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Save the date:
The Big Tent

June 11-13, 2009

And the Word Became Flesh - an extraordinary celebration of Presbyterian ministries

This first of a kind celebration will offer participants the opportunity to experience 10 different  Presbyterian ministry conferences — all under one roof — over a three-day period.  Partner groups will hold their conferences simultaneously and members of those groups can attend as they do traditionally. The added feature of the Big Tent allows additional “common time” for participants to attend workshops that might be outside their core interest or affiliation.  Vibrant worship, blessed meals and an uplifting Saturday night celebration will also be times this entire Presbyterian family will come together as one. Conference partners include New Immigrants Consultation, National Multicultural Church Conference, National Elders Conference, Committee on Ministry/Committee on Preparation for Ministry Consultation, Racial Ethnic Convocation, Stewardship Conference, Communicators Network, Peacemaking Conference, Biennial Social Justice Conference and the Evangelism and Church Growth Conference.

So if you’re a card carrying partner member or a novice who wants to come and experience these different ministries for the first time, save the date:  June 11-13, 2009,  Atlanta, Georgia. Download a flier.

Visit the Big Tent Web site.

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