Adoption Resources  A service of Presbyterians Pro-Life. On this page you will find materials to help and inform (prospective) adoptive parents and others, plus addresses of adoption organizations and agencies.

Advocacy Committee for Racial Ethnic Concerns (ACREC)
"The mission of the Advocacy Committee for Racial Ethnic Concerns is to advocate for full access for all Racial Ethnic/Immigrant groups to all programs, ministries, middle governing bodies and congregations in the Presbyterian Church by monitoring implementation of policy and corresponding actions, decisions and issues of racial ethnic concern..."

Association of Presbyterian Mission Pastors "....a professional association of pastors and mission directors on the staff of local PCUSA congregations with responsibilities for global/local mission."

Book of Confessions - The first part of the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

Book of Order - Part II of the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

Church Leadership Connection, a Program Area of the National Ministries Division of the PC(U.S.A.), providing vocational services in partnership with middle governing bodies for church professionals, congregations, and governing bodies.

Congregational Transformation "The mission of the office of Congregational Transformation is to assist congregations in finding new ways to respond to God's calling in the midst of a changing culture and community."

Family & Single Adult Ministry - Offering support and resources to congregational leaders as they minister with the families and single adults of the church.

Global Education and International Leadership Development "... the primary link between the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and educational institutions and leadership development programs of partner churches around the world."

The International Health Ministries Office (IHMO) ) is charged with coordinating the ministries of the PC(USA) in international health and development. The IHMO works in partnership with overseas churches and institutions, under indigenous leadership, to develop health programs which place priority on the most vulnerable and poorest segments of the population. These programs, operating in over 30 countries worldwide, emphasize ways to alleviate the causes of ill health and promote true health and wholeness.

Knox Fellowship "...a nationwide network of active, professionally skilled Presbyterian ministers and laypersons who have accepted a call to assist churches like yours in outreach and growth!"

The Magnetic Church - web site of Andrew D. Weeks, author of Welcome! Tools and Techniques for New Member Ministry (Alban Institute). Andrew has a ministry of weekend events on Non-confrontational, Practical Evangelism to help mainline churches attract and retain members. Many presbyteries have sponsored his workshops.

Medical Benevolence Foundation (MBF) - in Partnership with the PC(USA). "We're a group of dedicated Presbyterians throughout the U.S. who are committed to providing medical support for people in remote areas throughout the world." MBF is a validated support group of the PC(USA).

Mission Connections Learn what Presbyterian missionaries do and how to
support them. Web sites of practically all of them.

National Association of Presbyterian Scouters - a denominational Scouters association recognized by the Boy Scouts of America. The association was incorporated in the state of Texas in May, 1986. In 1988 NAPS became linked with the Education and Congregational Nurture Ministry Unit of the Presbyterian Church (USA), but  continues to recognize and work closely with all autonomous Presbyterian Congregations. 

National Ministries Division (NMD) One of the three Ministries Divisions of the PC(USA). This web site is the front page for all the program areas of the NMD and also gives a directory of this division.

National Network of Presbyterian College Women (NNPCW)
"...a Network of college women and campus ministry/chaplaincy programs across the United States who are interested in examining issues related to being a woman, being a Christian, and being a college student... NNPCW is sponsored by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)"

Network of Presbyterian Women in Leadership "We are a ministry committed to serving and equipping women in the PC(USA). We want to help connect you with like-minded women as you serve the Lord where you live - in your church, in your home, at work and in your community."
This is a ministry of Presbyterians For Renewal.

New Wineskins Task Force "...a meeting place to discuss the future of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Where is God leading us, and how are we going to get there?"

Office of International Evangelism (IE) of the Worldwide Ministries Division of the PC(USA). The world has become a Global Village. However, many people still have not heard the Gospel and a significant number of ethnic groups still do not have a self-sustaining Christian church. PC(USA) partners around the world continue to ask us to join in their evangelism and church development efforts.

Office of Theology and Worship "Helping the Church to Think, Pray, and Live the Faith" Supports the church through a variety of programs, resources, and events.

One by One "...mission: To educate and equip the Church to minister the transforming grace and power of the Lord Jesus Christ to those who are in conflict with their sexuality."

Outreach Foundation "...a Validated Missions Support Group of the Presbyterian Church (USA). For many years it has been instrumental in the revival of an emphasis on evangelism and missions within congregations of our denomination."

PCUSA Congregational Directory. A listing of all congregations, their addresses, statistics of the last 10 years, and web sites if they have them.. Click on the link and you will go to its search engine.

PC(USA) Seminaries Ten Presbyterian seminaries, as well as two theological institutions related to the denomination by covenant agreement, serve the church in many ways.

Presbytel The PCUSA's general information service.  You have questions? They have answers! And if they don't have them, they will find them for you!

Presbyterian Association of Musicians "PAM is an inclusive organization for individuals and churches of all denominations offering assistance and resources in the areas of worship, music and the arts."

Presbyterian Association on Science, Technology and the Christian Faith (PASTCF) General purpose: "To challenge and assist the Presbyterian Church (USA), at all levels, to study, understand, discuss, and act on the implications of science and technology as they affect the theology, worship, practice, and moral actions of the church. To challenge and assist Presbyterian scientists, engineers, and other technical professionals to study, understand, discuss, and act on the implications of the Reformed theological tradition for their scientific and technical vocations."

Presbyterian College Chaplains Association "Of the 67 colleges and universities related to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), most are served by a college Chaplain. We're there to serve you..."

Presbyterian Council for Chaplains and Military Personnel (PCCMP)
"Our mission is vital... To provide military personnel with a visible reminder of the holy in the midst of combat and chaos!! PCCMP supports the worldwide communities of people in which our military personnel are serving; pastor our far-flung chaplains and support them in their ministry and touch the lives of the military soldier’s family."

Presbyterian Cursillo "...is a lay led faith renewal movement which encourages a stronger and more active leadership in our churches... Our Mission is to build the Kingdom of God by encouraging and invigorating His people and giving them a method of accountability."

Presbyterian Elders in Prayer Purpose: "To inspire, encourage and enable more prayer, both personal and group, for the renewal and growth of our church"

Presbyterian Endowment Education & Resource Network (PEER Network) "The mission of The PEER Network   is to build leadership within Presbyterian congregations of any size for the creation and faithful use of church endowments.  We do this through education, research, and dialogue about the theological insights, development strategies, and management principles that guide the use of permanent funds."

Presbyterian Families "Presbyterian Families is a small group ministry for congregations. We equip, support, and connect your congregation with the latest developments in family and small group ministry. Presbyterian Families is a coventant partner with the Congregational Ministries Division of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). We began as Presbyterian Mariners in the 1920s...."

Presbyterian Hunger Program (PHP) "Working to alleviate hunger and eliminate its causes" Information about the many aspects of this program, including about how to get involved.

Presbyterian Investment and Loan Program (PILP) is "CONFIDENT in the future of the Presbyterian Church, eagerly helping Churches BUILD SACRED SPACE to meet the needs of growing congregations, and offering investments for Presbyterians who want to participate in a CHURCH BUILDING MISSION."

Presbyterian Marketplace -- More than 3,000 PCUSA-related materials, including those produced by the Presbyterian Publishing Corporation (Westminster/John Knox Press and Geneva Press) are also available here.

Presbyterian Marriage Encounter "Marriage Encounter offers a weekend experience designed to give married couples the opportunity to examine their life together. The emphasis is on communication between husband and wife, who spend a weekend away from the distractions of everyday life, concentrating on each other."

Presbyterian Monthly Satire "Presbyterian Monthly Satire (PMS) is pure, unadulterated satire, which means that it probably contains more truth and wisdom than real news.
     "PMS will appear at this web address 12 months a year. The actual content though, will only change whenever I feel inspired enough to sit down and write..."

Presbyterian On-line Store (Presbyterian Marketplace) "Our on-line catalog includes all PC(U.S.A.)-related materials produced by the Presbyterian Publishing Corporation... in addition to ordering materials from Presbyterian Distribution Service, you can use the same convenient web site to order the Presbyterian Hymnal, the Book of Common Worship, and publications from Westminster/John Knox Press and Geneva Press."

Presbyterian Parents of Gays and Lesbians "The mission... is to provide a support network of pastoral care and information about homosexuality to parents of gay and lesbian children..." (homosexuality affirming)

Presbyterian Partnership of Conscience (PPC) "...an informal network of concerned Presbyterians committed to the common call of ecclesiastical disobedience to the historic traditions of our church's governance... The Partnership functions as a temporary coalition, welcoming and serving as a clearinghouse for the array of strategies and actions required for ecclesiastical change..."

Presbyterian Peacemaking Program -- a program of the Christian Education Program Area, Congregational Ministries Division, General Assembly Council and is funded by the annual Peacemaking Offering. 

Presbyterian-Reformed Ministries International (PRMI) (name used to be PRRMI) "...a growing worldwide fellowship of Christians from the Presbyterian and Reformed churches. We are committed to spiritual renewal and to doing the work of Jesus Christ in the gifts and power of the Holy Spirit."

Presbyterians for Renewal "Our Mission: As followers of Jesus Christ,  seeking to conform our lives and beliefs to the Word of God, 
our mission is to participate in God’s renewing, transforming work 
in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)."

Presbyterians for Renewal Seminary web site "designed to network PFR’s considerable student and faculty contacts among the Presbyterian folk on the campuses of, now, sixteen theological schools... In addition to those presently on seminary campuses, another network of young pastors are communicating with us those things they wish they had received in their own seminary experience..."

Presbyterians for Renewal Youth Ministry "The mission of PFR Youth Ministry is "To Build a Vision for Christ in the Hearts and Minds of Kids."

Presbyterians for Restoring Creation "A faith community dedicated to environmental wholeness with social justice seeking to be a prophetic voice for substantive change in the church and in the world."

Presbyterians Pro-Life "Presbyterians Pro-Life seeks to be a prophetic witness to the Presbyterian Church (USA) upholding the sacred value of human life and the family."

Presbyterian Renewal Network "The Presbyterian Renewal Network is a fellowship of Renewal leaders whose organizations are committed to, but independent of, the Presbyterian Church (USA); meeting together for the purposes of mutual support, planning and prayer." This site lists the participating organizations, and gives, where available, the links to their home pages.

Presbyterian United Nations Office "The Presbyterian United Nations Office, located at the Church Center for the UN in New York City, was established in 1988, but its presence reflects a much longer history of Presbyterian involvement in social justice and international affairs."

Presbyterian Youth Connection "Connecting young people to each other, the whole church, and the whole world through faith in Jesus Christ"

Presbytery and Synod Web Sites

Self-Development Of People (SDOP) "The Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People shall assist the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in carrying out its global commitment to work toward the self-development of economically poor, oppressed, and disadvantaged people who own, control, and benefit directly from projects that promote long-term change in their
lives and communities."  SDOP is funded primarily through the One Great Hour of Sharing offering.

Semper Reformanda "A progressive Presbyterian organization of individuals and groups motivated by God's spirit to study and work toward shaping the future of the church and the world."

Shower of Stoles Project "...is a collection of hundreds of liturgical stoles from gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people of faith from all over North America, from Canada to Cuba, Alaska to Hawaii. The individuals represented by these stoles are active leaders in their faith communities -- ordained ministers, elders, deacons, seminarians, church musicians, missionaries, and other gifted people -- who have been barred from serving their faith community because of their sexual orientation."

Spanish site Official PC(USA) site, with resources and materials in Spanish. English version of the same site.

Spiritual Formation in the PC(USA) -- "In 1994 spiritual formation was defined as a priority for our denomination... Coordinated through the Office of Spiritual Formation in the General Assembly offices in Louisville... the program offers opportunities for experiencing and expanding this work of the Spirit."

That All May Freely Serve is "...a group of dedicated Christians, working within the boundaries of existing Presbyterian Church (USA) policy. Through education and dialogue, we strive to open barriers in order to permit gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender (GLBT) people to serve openly as clergy, elders, and deacons within the denomination." Director is Rev. Jane Spahr.

Theology Matters Quarterly Presbyterian theological journal, published by Faith, Family and Ministry. "We are a group of Presbyterian women and men, clergy and laity who believe that Theology Matters-- what we believe has consequences for our family and our ministry." All articles of all issues posted, from its beginning in 1995.

Voices of Sophia "...a community of women and men in the larger community of the Presbyterian Church (USA) being reformed by God through the Spirit of the living Christ and working toward the transformation of the church into a discipleship of equals..."

Worldwide Ministries Division This is the frontpage for all program areas of the WMD. The WMD is one of the three Ministries Divisions of the PC(USA).

YAD site "The Rock""If you are a Youth Advisory Delegate (YAD) to the General Assembly or a youth interested in the work of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), you've come to the right place..."

Youth for the Truth is "a youth-led renewal organization," and says to exist "to help young people within our denomination to stand up for God’s Truth in their churches, school and communities..."