Hundreds descend on Louisville to celebrate mission
Approximately 700 Presbyterians attended "World Mission ’07: A Celebration of Grace." They heard insights about the future of world mission, gained new resources for mission participation, shared their thoughts on mission engagement and listened to inspirational speakers. Find out about the Rev. Kenneth Bailey's book or listen to plenary speakers and panel discussions online:
The Rev. Jerry L. Cannon
The Rev. Hunter Farrell
The Rev. Sherron George
Faithful Living Among Muslims: Christian Witness in Markedly Different Settings
Bringing Our Gifts; Bringing Ourselves
Presbyterian News Service stories from the conference
October 19 - From treating symptoms to changing systems
Cameroon missionary tells of efforts to fight hunger, injustice
October 19 - Missionaries’ role is to work selves ‘out of a job’
PC(USA)’s de la Torre says collaboration with local partners should lead to self-sustainability
October 18 - Missionary tells stories about Guatemala
Helping women discover their innate value is Wiseman’s top priority
October 17 - International mission the effective way
A missionary letter from Guatemala
October 16 - Getting to know you
Workshop goers told there is much to learn about hospitality, community from the poor, marginalized
October 15 - More blessed to receive than give
Recognizing, accepting gifts of all is key to partnership, panelists say
October 10 - Faithful living
Panel explores Muslim-Christian relations in Africa, America, Iran
October 9 - World needs everyday heroes
Cuban pastor uses Esther’s example to show how all are called to mission
October 9 - Needed: a hand, not a handout
Joining Hands Against Hunger seeks to help people in other nations have a voice
October 5 - At a crossroads
Presbyterians seek cooperative, churchwide effort for future mission
October 4 - Missionaries in ‘Mission Challenge ’07’ commissioned
Mission workers will visit 144 presbyteries during October
October 3 - More than 600 help kick off Mission Celebration
‘Mission Yearbook has come alive,’ Valentine says
October 2 - Up to the challenge
48 PC(USA) missionaries prepare for Mission Challenge ’07
More than 700 gather for World Mission ’07 celebration
Learn more about the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A)’s work in the world
Hunter Farrell on the work of World Mission
View this informative video about Presbyterian missionaries narrated by Hunter Farrell, August 2007. 
In 2006, 452 individuals served under Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) mission appointment during all or part of the year. Mission Connections will help you get to know PC(USA)missionaries and learn more about their ministries in more than 60 countries. Get answers to fundamental questions about Presbyterian missionaries around the world. Learn where missionaries serve, what they do, how much it cost to keep a missionary in the field, and more. Read letters form mission workers and learn how they are bringing God’s word to people around the word.
Learn how the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is making a difference in the world. The Presbyterians at work around the world Web site describes the Church’s involvement in more than 100 countries worldwide and offers updates on international mission. You’ll find regional overviews for World Mission’s work. Browse through an index of countries and maps to learn about current news and background issues. Follow mission workers, ecumenical partner relationships and mission projects in Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Europe and Latin America and the Caribbean. And keep informed with the monthly PC(USA) Worldwide e-newsletter. The world of PC(USA) involvement is only a click away. |
