B. Hunter Farrell & S. Balajieblang Khyllep will discuss their new book “Freeing Congregational Mission: A Practical Vision of Companionship, Humility, and Co-Development.”   All Christians are interested in new trends in global mission and social justice are invited to attend.

       The discussion will on Zoom on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, beginning at 6:30 pm (CDT.) The zoom link found here.

On this link you can order the book with a 30% discount.  Use MISSION at checkout.

For more information about this virtual event, email: [email protected] or call 314-779-6940.

This event is being presented by the Global Partnership Ministry and the Joining Hands Peruvian Partnership of the Presbytery of Giddings-Lovejoy.

Whoever oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors God. — Proverbs 14:31, NIV 

Rev. Thirza Sayers, Executive Director of Light for the Darkness, shared about this ministry at the Presbytery meeting. If you or your church would like to hear more, please contact [email protected] and we would be glad to share the impact and opportunities of L4TD.  

https://youtu.be/hD1BlgFKiPI  

We have just started our 2023 fundraising campaign with the goal of raising $87,000. We now have five facilitators and are helping start a Light for the Darkness in Cincinnati and one for clergy called Our Selah. Please consider supporting this vital mental health ministry. Give here.

Dear Colleagues in Ministry, I hope that you are enjoying these last days of summer! I am writing to let you know that application forms for persons who wish to be considered for appointment by GA Co-Moderators, Rev. Ruth Faith Santana-Grace and the Rev. Shavon Starling-Louis, to the special entities – special committees, commission, task force, development team, and implementation team –

created by the Assembly this summer are now available at the GA nominations portal here.

Only those who have completed and submitted an application form and for whom we have received reference forms can be considered for appointment by the Co-Moderators. The deadline for submission of applications for Special Entities is October 14, 2022.

St. Andrew’s Charitable Foundation will host their 18th Ageless Remarkable Saint Louisans Gala honoring 11 inspirational Ageless Saint Louisans. The October 1st gala is at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis Downtown at the Arch. All funds raised will provide low-income local seniors with vital programs and services so they can live safely, independently, and healthy in their homes.

Each year a new “class” of Ageless Remarkable Saint Louisans age 70 years or better, who are actively making a tremendous impact in St. Louis through philanthropy, volunteerism, and leadership are nominated. These inspiring individuals are proof that, at any age, anyone can make a difference in our community and in the lives of others.

Learn more at: https://StAndrewsGala.givesmart.com

A Commissioned Pastor is a ruling elder in the Presbytery who, once training is complete, is eligible for limited pastoral services. Commissioned Pastors may, for example, moderate the session of a congregation to which they are commissioned, administer sacraments, and officiate at marriages where permitted by law.

Many current Commissioned Pastors in the presbytery serve as sole pastors of smaller congregations. Others use their training to strengthen leadership roles in their home churches and throughout the presbytery generally.

Many candidates for the Commissioned Pastor Program complete their training while also employed full-time.

Ongoing Grant/Scholarship Opportunities for Church Leaders 

There are many ministry team positions available in the coming year, and we just know you would be a good fit for a committee or commission

Please fill out and return the form below.

GLPby App Form (Word) | GLPby App Form (fillable PDF)