Extra Commitment Opportunities

There is a channel through which gifts can be designated for specific items that support the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)'s work around the world. These are called Extra Commitment Opportunities (ECOs). You can give directly to an ECO account online or by mailing your check designating the name and account number of the particular item you have chosen to:

PC(USA) Individual Remittance Processing
P.O. Box 643700
Pittsburgh, PA 15264-3700

Your gift will go directly into the ECO Account designated, and you will receive a letter indicating that your gift has been received and will be used for the purpose intended.

Below are some ECOs related to Vanuatu. For a listing of giving opportunities in other countries in the region visit Mission Funding's Web site and type Pacific or other specific countries into the search box.

Education

Presbyterian Church of Vanuatu Education Authority

The PCV Educational Authority provides guidance and leadership for all the schools that are operated by The Presbyterian Church of Vanuatu.  Historically, Onesua Presbyterian College has been the leading secondary school in the country and now the church is taking on the responsibility for many more schools.  Recent studies have shown that the church operated schools are doing a better job of education than the government only schools.  This undoubtedly comes from the PCV concept of educating the “head, heart and hands.”  The education authority monitors school progress, provides chaplains and religious education and services and assists in the distribution of resources. Contributions to the PCVEA will help educate both young boys and girls in a country where the literacy rate is only 32 percent.

Goal: $25,000

Talua Seminary and Training Centre

Talua continues the tradition of the Presbyterian Church in providing advanced training to pastors and lay leaders. At Vanuatu's independence in 1980, Talua provided the bulk of the leaders of the new government since they were the most highly trained local people and they continue that tradition. Today Talua offers a Bachelors of Ministry Degree, programs in Christian Education, Evangelism and Field Mission Work.  Donations to this ECO will provide scholarships for training pastors and lay leaders, including women, as well as for short-term (one-year) evangelist training programs. Talua has begun a program of outreach to villages all over Vanuatu providing training in conflict resolution, leadership and village development.  Donations to this ECO will allow for additional aspiring men and women to enter ministry, provide better Christian education and further evangelism efforts throughout the country.

Other Support

Pacific Region Liaison Program

Contributions to this ECO will support the Pacific regional liaison and related program activities, including partnership relations, education, mission, interpretation and travel costs.