1. What is mission?
2. How many mission workers does the PC(USA) have? Where are they? What do they do?
3. How is PC(USA) mission supported?
4. Does mission happen only overseas?
5. Is there help available for carrying out ministry in this multicultural society?
6. Are there PC(USA) resources on mission?
7. Is there a need for mission workers and volunteers? How can I become one?
8. How do we get a mission speaker to come to our church?
9. Where can our congregation go on a mission trip?
10. Where can we get help for church development or redevelopment?
11. How can our congregation support PC(USA) mission work?
12. What are Validated Mission Support Groups? How can I learn more about them?

1. What Is Mission?

Presbyterians express the importance of mission in various ways. Find out more!

2. How many mission workers does the PC(USA) have? Where are they?

497 mission workers served in 67 countries during 2005. Find out more!

3. How is PC(USA) mission supported?

Basic Mission Support is the primary source of funding to plan and implement the mission of the entire church. Basic Mission Support funds mission worker salaries and benefits, gifts or grants to ecumenical agencies, overseas partners (churches, hospitals, schools) and dollars to provide resources and services to congregations and mission governing bodies. Find out more!

An additional funding source for mission is through the Mission Initiative, which seeks to expand Presbyterians' ability to spread the good news of the gospel both at home and abroad. The Mission Initiative is a five-year effort to raise $40 million for international mission personnel and for church growth, especially racial ethnic church growth. Find out more!

4. Does mission happen only overseas?

No. All Presbyterians are called to be missionaries right where they live, proclaim the gospel, attend to people's spiritual needs, and work to improve their human condition. These are attempts to witness to our faith and to make happen what God intends. Find out more! Help is available for developing a vision for church growth, engaging in evangelism, and addressing hunger in your community.

5. Is there help available for carrying out ministry in this multicultural society?

Ideas and help are available for ministry with immigrants. There are many resources available for the development of multicultural churches. Find out more about other faith groups.

6. Are there PC(USA) resources on mission?

Resources abound! Find out more. A list of over 200 mission resources organized by topic awaits you!

7. Is there a need for mission workers and volunteers? How can I become one?

Yes! There are currently many of open positions for mission service. Find out more and how to apply. Or call (888) 728-7228, x 2530 for more information.

8. How do we get a mission speaker to come to our church?

Almost 200 mission speakers are available for mission interpretation around the country. Find out more. Or call Peter Kemmerle at (888) 728-7228, x 5612 or Anne Blair at extension 5373 for further information.

9. Where can our congregation go on a mission trip?

Many PC(USA) congregations, presbyteries, and synods are engaging in mission through travel/study and service with partner churches and organizations in this country and around the world.
Find out more.

10. Where can we get help for church development or redevelopment?

Your presbytery office is the place to begin. Resources and consultations are available from the GA office of New Church Development. Information about financial assistance in both areas is available from the Mission Program Grant office.

11. How can our congregation support PC(USA) mission work?

• By contributing to Basic Mission Support, which funds the basic structures that make mission work possible
  
• By praying daily for the work of the PC(USA) in this country and around the world
  
• By learning about PC(USA) in mission and spreading the word!
  
• By contributing over and above your regular giving to support the work of mission personnel or specific PC(USA) mission projects. Find out more!
  

12. What are Validated Mission Support Groups? How can I learn more about them?

Validated Mission Support Groups work in covenant relationship with the General Assembly. They promote and raise funds for specific General Assembly validated mission projects and challenge congregations to increase their support and involvement in mission.

• Medical Benevolence Foundation
  
• Presbyterian Frontier Fellowship
  
• The Outreach Foundation

Do you have questions about the PC(USA) in mission? Email us! Each month we will post selected questions and answers.