Learn about the mission and ministry of the Presbyterian Mission Agency
The Presbyterian Mission Agency is the mission and ministry agency of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Learn more about our work:
1001 new worshiping communities
The PC(USA) is part of a life-giving movement, giving birth to more than 1,001 new worshiping communities. Learn more.
Compassion, Peace, and Justice
Sara Lisherness, Director
The Compassion, Peace, and Justice ministry area helps Presbyterians respond to the needs of the world’s most vulnerable people, address injustice in all areas of life and advocate for peaceful solutions to conflict. This ministry area also provides disaster relief, direct service, capacity building and development assistance to marginalized communities nationally and around the world. Learn about the program areas in Compassion, Peace, and Justice
Evangelism and Church Growth
CHIP HARDWICK, Director
The Evangelism and Church Growth ministry area helps congregations through middle governing bodies partner with the Holy Spirit to accomplish God’s redemptive plan through faith in Jesus Christ. The ministry staff desires to see the PC(USA) become a turnaround denomination. This is accomplished through:
1) Igniting a passion for Jesus;
2) Inspiring the church to be the church;
3) Equipping leaders for the 21st century.
Learn about the program areas in Evangelism and Church Growth
Racial Ethnic & Women’s Ministries
Rhashell Hunter, Director
The Racial Ethnic & Women’s Ministries ministry area equips racial ethnic congregations, develops Presbyterian communities of faith that reflect our multicultural society, builds leaders of every race and gender, and works for racial and gender justice. Learn about the program areas in Racial Ethnic & Women’s Ministries
Theology, Worship, and Education
ChIP HARDWICK, Director
The Theology, Worship, and Education ministry area contributes to the formation of communities of discipleship through education in the faith and faithfulness of the whole church; paying sustained attention to the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Spirit. This ministry area develops educational materials, worship resources, leader development programs and theological studies that support the church’s faith and life. Learn about the program areas in Theology, Worship, and Education
World Mission
Hunter Farrell, Director
World Mission helps Presbyterians offer a witness to Jesus Christ in today’s world by sending mission personnel to face the challenges of evangelizing and continuing the historic emphasis of the Church. In collaboration with U.S. Presbyterians and global partners, World Mission inspires, equips and connects communities of mission practice to engage in God’s mission: to proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ, help the most vulnerable—women and children, and promote reconciliation within cultures of violence. Learn about the program areas in World Mission