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Russia
Since the end of Communist rule in 1991 the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has significantly deepened its relationships with the historic Christian churches in Russia. Today the PC(USA) maintains close connections through mission personnel and a wide variety of engagement by individuals, congregations, presbyteries, synods, mission support groups and the General Assembly Council staff.
PC(USA) mission in Russia rests on four pillars:
- Congregational partnerships or “twinning” between Presbyterian and Russian congregations (Orthodox, Baptist, and Lutheran)
- Support to theological/Christian education (seminaries, Bible institutes, schools, and curriculum publishing)
- Support to churches seeking to spread the Good News to peoples who have not heard it
- Diaconal projects such as support to children and orphanages, HIV/AIDS education and prevention, medical outreach, etc.
The historic churches in Russia are in a period of spiritual and physical renewal following almost 75 years of state-sponsored atheism, repression, exile, and martyrdom. In this period of renewal there are many ways “to come alongside” our brothers and sisters in Christ in Russia , including:
- Support for sharing the Good News through our partner churches
- “Twinning” or partnering with a Russian congregation
- Summer camps for children and youth
- Support for Christian day schools
- Teachers of English in Christian schools or in congregational programs
- Short-term theological education at seminaries and Bible institutes
- Support for Russian students in seminary
- Publications of the Narnia Center ( Moscow )
- Development of children’s ministries
- Support for orphanages
- HIV/AIDS education and prevention
- Support of refugees
- Strengthening anti-racism programs
- Drug and alcohol abuse education with OPORA, a Christian recovery program
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The 2008 Mission Yearbook for Prayer & Study, pp. 158–159
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Overview of Europe |
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Related Stories
April 23, 2008 A Pauline journey: missionary treks to northern Siberia to spread the gospel
March 7, 2008 Russian Orthodox Church rapidly expands social ministries
March 6, 2008 Small Russian congregation demonstrates big heart for ministry
February 20, 2008 PC(USA)-related school helps fill Russian educational void
February 14, 2008 Presbyterian missionary helps train new generation of pastors
February 11, 2008 PC(USA)-supported soup kitchen serves up food, community to Moscow’s elderly poor
February 11, 2008 PC(USA) supported ministry fights racist attacks in Russian capital
February 11, 2008 Smolensk pastor, his grandfather a victim, reflects on ‘the unspeakable’
February 8, 2008 PC(USA) supports outreach to orphanages in Russia
February 6, 2008 Russian pastor stresses importance of PC(USA) “twinning” project
February 4, 2008 Narnia Center leads Russia in publishing Christian literature for kids
February 4, 2008 Small group ministers to Moscow’s homeless
February 4, 2008 Van Marter blog: From Russia With Love
October 30, 2007 Cold War’s end helps missionary [Gary Payton] deepen connection between PC(USA) and churches in former communist states
The body of Christ, Gary Payton column in Presbyterians Today
Bound together through mission partnerships,
we face the challenges of the 21st century in a shared faith journey |
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Presbytery Partnership
Yukon Presbytery
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Russia Mission Network
- 2008 meeting date: October 2–4 (South Carolina)
- For information contact Jon Chapman.
The Russia Mission Network is among more than 25 networks that connect Presbyterians who share a common mission interest. Most participants are involved in mission partnerships through congregations, presbyteries or synods. Network members come together to coordinate efforts, share best practices and develop strategies. |
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