Mission Presbytery Weekly News

Because Presbyterian men have breakfast outside

The Tuesday Morning Men's Group at Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church in Austin at their annual Cowboy Breakfast. 52 men gathered for homemade breakfast, strong coffee and even better fellowship.

March 12, 2026

Synopsis of the Mission Presbytery Meeting

Mission Presbytery met March 6–7 with 140 commissioners for worship, ministry updates, and fellowship. They welcomed new ministers and candidates, approved part-time pastor Tammy Carter, and heard reports on stewardship, youth programs, and Synod partnerships. New Task Forces on Ministry Vitality and New Ministries were created, and service projects like the Super Bowl Smackdown and support for Puentes de Cristo highlighted the presbytery’s commitment to community and faith formation.

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Seeing and Being Seen

Rev. Bobby Musengwa

Transitional General Presbyter

There is a question I used to ask every Sunday at my former congregation at Maximo Presbyterian Church in Florida. I would ask those wonderful, faithful saints: What has God been up to in your life lately?

It sounds simple. But over twenty years, that question did something remarkable. It helped people to pay attention.

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This week, please join us in prayer for the clergy, staff, and congregations of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, Austin; Round Rock Presbyterian Church, Round Rock; Faith Community Presbyterian Church, Corpus Christi; First Presbyterian Church, Karnes City; and Sinton Presbyterian Church, Sinton.

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Regional Grants Now Offered

The Connect Committee of Mission Presbytery is excited to offer a $1000 grant to each region in the Presbytery. The grant money is available on a first come first serve basis. The only requirements for the grant are that it be used for a gathering that fosters connection and fellowship among congregations in the region and that everyone in the region is invited (e.g., it cannot be a youth-only event).

To claim the grant for your region, fill out this form. A member of the Connect Committee will respond to let you know if your proposal meets the requirements and if the grant is still available for your region.

https://forms.gle/FxZoCKjbTNww7GhT8

The application for Better Together Fund grants is now available. Better Together Fund grants are an opportunity for two or more Mission Presbytery congregations and additional ministries to receive funding for a

new collaborative project to help connect, learn, and serve within Mission Presbytery. More information and the application form are available at this link. Applications are due April 15.

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Something NEW in 2026 from your Connect Committee

Read a good book lately?

We have and we’re inviting everyone in Mission Presbytery to join the conversation this Spring for our very first PresbyteREADS! The book we’re inviting you to read is Theo of Golden by Allen Levi, where stories are told, friendships are born, and lives are changed.

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Resources to share with your congregation

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In the News

Synod Youth Workshop 2026

For over 67 years, Synod Youth Worship has provided a place, a space, and time for God’s work of creating new life-time relationships. Participants in Synod Youth Workshop will experience God’s presence through opportunities for worship, prayer, scripture exploration, and community service in small and large group gatherings. Small groups provide a ‘safe place’ to explore faith questions, while sharing fun and laughter beyond measure. Many participants throughout the years have described the conference as a life-changing event. We hope you will consider attending Synod Youth Workshop in 2026.

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We See You!

Because Presbyterians walk for a good cause

Here's the Westminster Presbyterian Church of Austin participants in the 2026 Austin CROP Hunger Walk.

Leadership Openings

Read more information about all of the following postings on the "Leadership Openings" page of our website at: https://www.mission-presbytery.org/leadership-openings

Part-Time Music/Choir Director | Grace/San Antonio

Day School Director | Northwood Presbyterian Dayschool/San Antonio

Executive Director | National Alliance of Mental Illness/San Antonio

PT/FT Solo Pastor | Oak Hills Presbyterian/San Antonio

Part-Time Solo Pastor | Forest Hills/Helotes

Associate Pastor: Pastor to Children, Youth, and Pastoral Care | Madison Square/San Antonio

Part-Time Stated Supply or CRE | First/Kingsville

Organist/Pianist | Burnet/Burnet

Part-Time Stated Supply Pastor | First/Copperas Cove

Part-Time Minister | First/Palacios

Part-Time Piano/Organ Musician | First/Port Lavaca

Job Opportunities with Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)