About the Dallas consultation

“Renewed Call to Presbyterian Mission in the World! A Dialogue for Our Shared Future” brought together leaders from the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and Presbyterian groups engaged in mission around the world. Participants signed “An Invitation to Expanding Partnership in God’s Mission” at the conclusion of the consultation held Jan. 16-18, 2008, in Dallas.

The invitation includes a covenant to live and serve together and a commitment to work cooperatively. The participants also pledged to celebrate diverse Presbyterian approaches to mission, to share responsibility for education and preparation of all Presbyterians for mission, and to seek and support more mission personnel.

What did participants say at the Dallas consultation?

Representatives from the PC(USA), the World Alliance of Reformed Churches, the Presbyterian Frontier Fellowship and Pittsburgh Theological Seminary presented papers at the event.

Who attended?

What did others write about the Dallas consultation?

Linda Valentine, executive director of the PC(USA) General Assembly Council wrote on her blog, "The experience of the last three days has been nothing short of profound." A follow up post a few weeks later discusses how the circle is widening.

In a story published by the Presbyterian News Service following the event, reporter Toya Richards Hill described the Dallas consultation as "an unprecedented attempt to commit to a shared set of core values and practices around how Presbyterians engage in mission." Read the entire story.