General Assembly Nominations
The 2026 Nominations Cycle is Now Open
A foundational principle of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is the belief that decisions are best made together rather than individually. This process of collaborative decision-making and collective sharing of various gifts and talents that God has given each of us benefits the whole community.
The General Assembly nomination process ensures that active members of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), reflecting the full spectrum of the church’s rich diversity, have equitable access to and the opportunity to participate in the church’s governance.
- Such opportunities for Presbyterians to share their gifts, talents, and skills in service to the wider church include, but are not limited to:
- elected service on denominational level boards, commissions, and committees;
appointments by General Assembly Co-Moderators to special committees and commissions of the General Assembly; and, - appointments of commissioners to serve as General Assembly committee leadership by the General Assembly Co-Moderators.
2026 Nominations Cycle
The application portal for the 2026 cycle of nominations to the following entities is now open
Advisory Committee on the Constitution*
Advisory Committee on Litigation*
Advisory Committee on Social Witness Policy*
Advocacy Committee on Women and Gender Justice*
Advocacy Committee on LGBTQIA+ Equity*
Board of Pensions
Committee on the Office of the General Assembly*
Committee on Theological Education*
Educator Certification Committee*(especially CCE's and applicants of color)
GA Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Relations*
GA Committee on Representation*
GA Permanent Judicial Commission*(Synods of Covenant, Lakes & Prairies, Pacific, Puerto Rico, Southern California & Hawaii)
Mission Development Resources Committee*
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), A Corporation Board
Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People*
Presbyteries Cooperative Committee on Exams*
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance Program Advisory Committee*
Presbyterian Federal Chaplaincies (PFC)
Presbyterian Hunger Program Advisory Committee*
Presbyterian Mission Agency Board*
Racial Equity Advocacy Committee*
Review Committees of Agencies (Board of Pensions, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Foundation Board, and Presbyterian Investment and Loan Program
*Please note: The following statement from the Unification Commission is to be included in the GA Nominating Committee’s upcoming cycle of nominations:
Committees and other processes staffed by the Interim Unified Agency (formerly PMA and OGA) — indicated with an asterisk* — and which fall under the current Organization for Mission may take a different form as unification proceeds. Since it is likely that significant parts of the structure will be impacted, applicants for open positions should be notified that it is possible that classes ending in 2028 and 2030 may not be completed and/or their roles may be significantly modified. The Unification Commission is ready to support the work of the Nominating Committee as the unification process unfolds.
Contact Us
valerie izumi
Manager
GA Nominations and Representation
Phone: 800-728-7228, ext. 5406
Mobile/Text: 502-802-5675
Email: valerie.izumi@pcusa.org