Global Ecumenical Partnerships
Global Ecumenical Partnerships connects, equips, and accompanies people in shared work and witness for God's work in the world. The office brings together staff and ministries to advance partnership, equity, faithful ministry rooted in presence, relational accompaniment, and continued listening as we build forward.
Global Ecumenical Partnerships encompasses three foci: international partnerships, U.S. partnerships, and the Presbyterian Hunger Program. The office serves constituents — including mid councils, congregations, new worshiping and diaspora communities, ethnic caucuses, mission networks, ecumenical partners, and global partners such as local nonprofits and community-based connections — to advance shared ministry. GEP prioritizes locally discerned, partner-led initiatives, ensuring that shared witness follows relationships and that local wisdom guides decision-making.
Staff from the office of Global Ecumenical Partnerships welcome you from across the globe and invite you to join them in forming meaningful and sustainable partnerships across denominations, faiths and cultures to restore relationships with each others, with God and with creation. To learn more, go to pcusa.org/gep.
Three key roles organize the work of Global Ecumenical Partnerships:
- Managers – Lead teams working with international partnerships, U.S. partnerships, and the Presbyterian Hunger Program to coordinate ministry and steward relationships.
- Global Ecumenical Liaisons – Serve as bridges between the PC(USA) and constituents, connecting people with resources and opportunities for collaboration across borders and ministries. Liaisons work to facilitate shared ministry without adding layers of approval, replacing existing relationships, or initiating top-down programs.
- Mission Specialists – Provide strategic and operational support, including grants management, communications, logistics, and project coordination.
We invite you to join Global Ecumenical Partnerships in supporting ministry, humanitarian efforts, and advocacy around the globe.
Contact a Global Ecumenical Liaison.
Learn about the Presbyterian Hunger Program’s impact around the globe.
Participate in a PC(USA)-related mission or partner network.
Invite the GEL or PHP team into mid council events or join GEP or PHP events.
Continue thoughtful designated giving to partner ministries through ECO accounts.
You can directly support GEP's work through E052199.
You can directly support PHP’s work through H999999.
International GELs:
Ellen Sherby, Manager for International GELs
Cristina Pitts, Mission specialist for International GELs
U.S. GELs:
Cheryl Barnes, Manager of the U.S. GELs
Emma Johnston, Mission specialist for U.S. GELs
Presbyterian Hunger Program:
Rebecca Barnes, Manager
Valery Nodem, International Hunger
Andrew Kang Bartlett, National Hunger
Jessica Maudlin, Sustainable Living & Earth Care
Eileen Schuhmann, Global Engagement & Resources
Jennifer Evans, Communications & National Partners
Jenny Oldham, Hunger Program Support