Approved September 2011 corporation minutes.
Approved February 2012 GAMC meeting minutes
This publication is a project of the Indiana University's Center for Public Health and was adapted with permission by the Presbyterian Hunger Program. A handy feature of this guide is the ability for anyone to add local urban agriculture organizations and resources on the last page by typing into the PDF and saving, thereby customizing it to your community, town or city. The guide is an accessible primer on soil testing, including a myth-busting section, and it covers basic techniques for urban gardening. Links to more in-depth instruction and resources are also included on the last page.
The Gender and Leadership in the PC(USA) report is part of a larger research project assessing the status of women at all levels of the church and conducted in two main research areas: theological and sociological. This study is the sociological portion of the research, and contains two nearly-identical surveys: one representative sample of Presbyterians (Presbyterian Panel) and one convenience sample of leaders within the denomination. In total, 2,871 Presbyterians were surveyed (345 male members, 823 female members, 741 male teaching elders, and 804 female teaching elders).
This research was conducted in partnership with Racial Ethnic & Women’s Ministries of …
An introduction to the six General Assembly agencies that make up the PC(USA)
Board of Pensions
Office of the General Assembly
Presbyterian Foundation
Presbyterian Investment and Loan Program
Presbyterian Mission Agency
Presbyterian Publishing Corporation
This report is intended to provide an overview of the work of the six agencies during 2012–2013.
An action of the 220th General Assembly (2012) created a special committee to review the overall preparation for ministry and the role of the ordination exams within it. The committee's recommendations will be presented to the 221st General Assembly (2014) for action.
Gifts + Callings is a Summer Camp Curriculum for Sr. High Leadership Programs. This curriculum was developed by PCCCA and UKirk Collegiate Ministries in collaboration with the Office of Christian Formation in the Presbyterian Mission Agency. The goal of this curriculum is to help older campers discern what God has in store for them through scripture, listening to God, self-reflection, service, working as a community, and learning from others.
Baptism and Communion in the Reformed tradition are celebrated in this resource from the Presbyterian Reformed Educational Partners (PREP). Five Reformed denominations jointly produced a video resource (see link below) and this companion study guide to help congregations start conversations about the Sacraments with new parents, new members, confirmation classes, and officers. Use this resource for nurturing disciples of all ages.
Gifts of God: The Sacraments Study Guide contains Scripture and quotes from the video stories with theological reflection and discussion questions for each section.
View the two-part Gifts of God: The Sacraments video online through links found under the …
A study in Spring 2008 analyzed giving patterns among Presbyterians with history of giving to PC(USA) national church.