Presbyterian World Mission A ministry of the Presbyterian Mission Agency Tamron Keith Manager, Finance (World Mission) November 12, 2014

Our Time Together  Overview of Presbyterian World Mission  Historic beginnings  A paradigm shift  We are better together  Focused Mission Engagement … Three Critical Global Initiatives  The ways we partner in mission engagement

Presbyterian World Mission 177 years of history to build on

Doing mission in PARNTERSHIP  We are one part of the larger body of Christ  Other communities have equally unique and valuable places in God’s mission in the world.  Partnership puts us in a place of: Relationship and Humility.  Partnership is a discipline, sometimes messy, and rarely the easiest way to get things done. But, it produces the most faithful results. .

Communities of “Mission Practice”

Three Critical Global Initiatives (CGI)  POVERTY: Address root causes of poverty, especially as they impact women and children. o Campaign: Educate a Child, Transform the World  EVANGELISM: Together with our partners share the good news of the gospel. o Campaign: Train Leaders for Community Transformation  RECONCILIATION: Work for reconciliation in cultures of violence, including our own. o Campaign: End Violence Against Women and Children

A continuum of faithful Christian responses to Christ’s mission “Hands-on” Acts of mercy: Food banks, building projects “Empowering Partners” Sustainable Development: Long-term projects that are done in partnership “Advocacy” Engagement: Legislation, corporate activity, Compassion/ Relief Justice/ Development Transformation/ Advocacy

World Mission Structure  Mission Personnel Team  Area Offices o Africa o Asia and the Pacific o Middle East/Central Europe o Latin America  Equipping for Mission Involvement (EMI)  Catalyst office for CGI  Young Adult Volunteers  Director’s Office

Eliminates most legal and compliance concerns related to: – Sending funds internationally – Sending mission co-workers, long term- volunteers and/or young adult volunteers internationally for mission service. Is a great resource – Connecting PCUSA constituents with global partners and global partner projects – For PCUSA constituents who do short-term mission trips Partnering in Mission Engagement, World Mission...

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