Administrative Services Group - A Corporation, through the staff of the Administrative Services Group (ASG), provides the services of Finance, Accounting, Reporting, Treasury, Legal Services, Human Resources, Internal Audit, Global Language Resources, Information Technology, Distribution Services, Mail/Print Services, Research Services, Risk Management, Ministry Engagement and Support, and Building Services. The primary client partners of ASG are the General Assembly and its commissions, committees, and task forces, the Office of the General Assembly, and the Presbyterian Mission Agency. Services are provided on a contract basis to the Investment and Loan Program, Presbyterian Publishing Corporation, and Presbyterian Women.


Governance - The A Corporation is governed by a board of directors who are elected by the General Assembly.

Mission - The mission of the Administrative Services Group is to support client partners so that their ministries flourish.

Funding and Expenses - Funding for the work of ASG comes from three sources: the Office of the General Assembly (OGA), the Presbyterian Mission Agency (PMA), and contracts for services (agreements with PILP, PPC, PW and a tenant lease). Click here to see 2023 budget information


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President’s Office

The President’s Office provides support to the Board of Directors of Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), A Corporation, leads the Administrative Services Group, and nurtures relationships with existing and future client partners.

 

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Building Services

Building Services staff maintains the Presbyterian Center to ensure a safe and comfortable work environment for staff, visitors, and tenants.

 

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Finance and Accounting

Finance and Accounting provides financial services and leadership and support to each ministry area, client partners, and the board of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), A Corporation.

 

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Global Language Resources

Provides language access services generally to the six agencies of PC(USA) and Presbyterian Women, including translation of essential documents into Spanish and Korean (see 2012 GA Referral Item 16-07).

 

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Human Resources/Payroll

The Human Resources office develops and administers programs, policies and procedures designed to positively impact the effectiveness of its client partners and the working environment of their employees. Payroll processes 26 pay cycles a year for OGA, PMA, PILP, PW and ASG.

 

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IT Application Development

IT Application Development provides technical expertise for PC(USA) by developing and maintaining business applications, databases and websites.  

 

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Information Technology Support Services (IT)

The Information Technology Support Services office provides support for all applications, systems, and hardware (PC’s, Macs, phones, printers, etc.) used by employees of PCUSA. The department is responsible for maintaining and supporting an onsite data center and physical building-wide network.

 

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Internal Audit

Internal Audit is an independent appraisal function established to examine and evaluate the activities of the Administrative Services Group (ASG), Office of the General Assembly (OGA), and Presbyterian Mission Agency (PMA).  

 

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Legal Services and Risk Management

The Legal Office provides legal advice and support to the Board of Directors of the A Corporation, the boards of client partners, and the General Assembly, as well as to client partners’ staff organizations. Risk Management designs and administers an effective insurance program for General Assembly entities and Presbyterian Women, and incorporates Risk Management procedures for the General Assembly entities.

 

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Ministry Engagement and Support

Ministry Engagement and Support (MES) works to cultivate and secure the financial resources for Presbyterian mission and ministry, in particular the work of the Office of the General Assembly and the Presbyterian Mission Agency. Our work is done by three collaborative teams:

       Ministry Engagement Advisors

       Special Offerings, Presbyterian Giving Catalog and Direct Appeals

       Relationship and Development Operations

MES serves individuals, congregations, presbyteries, and synods, providing a range of services and resources to support their work.

 

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Presbyterian Distribution Service/The Hubbard Press/Mail Print Services

The Distribution Center disseminates resources for PPC, OGA, PW, and PMA Program Areas. Hubbard Press prints and distributes Offering Envelopes, Pledge Cards, Attendance Pads and other stewardship items used by Churches. The Mail/Print Center processes incoming and outgoing mail for the Presbyterian Center and manages printing and bulk mailings.

 

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Research Services

Research Services assists the Church in making data-informed decisions.