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About PC(USA)

Mission Development Resources Committee

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Urban Connect New Worshiping Community in Phoenix, AZ

The Mission Development Resources Committee is an advisory committee that reviews and decides on Walton Awards for excellent New Church Developments/Worshiping Communities and Mission Program Grants (New Worshipping Communities, Presbytery-level Transformation). 

The MDRC is comprised of 10 elected members: nine At-Large and one Presbyterian Foundation Representative. Members are eligible to serve up to two four-year terms.

Mission Development Resources Members

Arthur Canada
Synod of Mid-Atlantic
Class of 2024

Ronnie Fong
Synod of the Pacific
Class of 2026

Bethany Fox
Synod of Southern California and Hawaii
Class of 2026

Larceeda “British” Hyrams
Synod of the South Atlantic
Class of 2028

Robin Michalove
Synod of the Sun
Class of 2026

Cecilia Moran
Synod of the Pacific
Class of 2024

Rubén Ortiz-Rodriguez
Sínodo Presbiteriano de Borinquén en Puerto Rico 
Class of 2026

Perzavia Praylow
Moderator    
Synod of Mid-Atlantic
Class of 2024

Karen Rohrer
Synod of the Trinity
Class of 2028


STAFF SUPPORT

Susan Abraham
Associate, Board Meeting Support & GA Coordination
susan.abraham@pcusa.org 

Sarah Dunne Pickrell
Associate, Mission Administration
Program and Grants Analyst
sarah.pickrell@pcusa.org