William H. Sheppard, a Presbyterian minister and graduate of what is now Stillman College, was one of the earliest African American missionaries appointed by Presbyterians in the Southern United States. With Samuel N. Lapsley, a white minister from Alabama, Sheppard ventured into remote regions of Congo’s Kasai province. They set about learning the language and gaining the trust of the people. It was several years before they had their first convert. Read their story in this resource reproduced courtesy of Presbyterians Today magazine.
The Presbyterian world mission movement might never have taken off without the skills and commitment of women. Forty-five Presbyterian missionaries were already serving overseas when their denomination established a Board of Foreign Missions in 1837—and nearly half of those early missionaries were women. This article, reproduced courtesy of Presbyterians Today magazine, tells that story.
The story of Presbyterian global mission began 175 years ago—with the ‘hardheaded, Holy Spirit–filled people’ of Western Pennsylvania. This resource, reproduced courtesy of Presbyterians Today magazine, traces that history.
In response to requests for interpretive materials in these present days of tension and division, the Office of the General Assembly has created this downloadable PowerPoint presentation seeking to encourage a sense of unity and community within the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). The PowerPoint presentation includes images and a script that you can use as is or adapt for your particular context. Topics include the theology and polity of unity and oneness, the Lordship of Jesus Christ, the authority of Scripture and the PC(USA), the Confessions and the PC(USA), the new Form of Government, a discussion on ordination standards, mission resources …
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2012 marks 175 years of Presbyterian mission and ministry for the GAMC. This article invites you to look at your own mission and ministry in the church, and suggests ideas for building disciples in your congregation.
Of all the evils that violate the humanity of millions of men, women and children, surely modern day slavery (human trafficking) is the most abhorrent. This issue of Justice and Peace Links includes reflections from two Presbyterian women on human trafficking—on the scope of trafficking nationally and internationally, and on what we can do to end human trafficking. This resource also highlights Presbyterian resolutions and statements on human trafficking, as well as biblical passages that include slavery and its accompanying power dynamics.
Links is the electronic newsletter of Presbyterian Women’s Justice and Peace Committee. Each issue explores a topic of …
The Antiracism Committee and the Leadership Enhancement Committee of Presbyterian Women's Churchwide Coordinating Team are working together to produce a resource on culturally proficient leadership. This sampler addresses some of the obstacles to achieving truly inclusive communities, and offers scriptural and contemporary reflections on how to achieve this vision.
Welcoming one another as Christ has welcomed us requires that we pay attention not only to the differences among us that we have labels for—age, race, culture, gender, class, etc., but that we pay attention to things like power and privilege and the way systems can perpetuate disparities even when we …
Spirituality is no longer confined to the private domain of the religious or what has been traditionally considered sacred. Spirituality in the workplace is even being recognized as a movement, and some attribute this change to the increasing presence of women in the workplace.By recognizing and uplifting spirituality in the workplace, business and people will thrive. And this new mindset may help more women be comfortable in power and leadership roles.
This is the first of a series of reflections on the intersection of spirituality and leadership.
This is a lecture delivered by the Rev. Dr. Kenneth Bailey about Arabic-speaking Christians in the Middle East. It was given at the Middle Eastern Presbyterian Caucus Banquet at the 216th General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (USA), Richmond, VA, June 29, 2004.
This paper Paul Hopkins looks at the record of Presbyterian, and where applicable, Presbyterian involvement in ecumenical efforts related to Jewish refugees during the Nazi period. It will also attempt to show the motivations. behind our Middle East policy statement adopted in 1974 as well as later peacemaking efforts in that troubled area.