Tag: General Assembly Mission Council
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GAMC approves re-organization of PC(USA)’s mission enterprise
Presbyterian News Service: GAMC approves re-organization of PC(USA)’s mission enterprise Valentine says plan is combination of strategic planning and cost-cutting measures. LOUISVILLE — The General Assembly Mission Council (GAMC) approved reorganization of the mission program of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) that its executive director, Linda Valentine, said "reflects healthy change that is adaptive to trends…
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PC(USA) General Assembly Mission Council approves 2011-12 plan and budget, announces staffing changes
PCUSA Press Release Strategic planning positions church’s mission agency for long-term sustainability. LOUISVILLE, Ky. (May 14, 2010) – Today, the General Assembly Mission Council (GAMC) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) approved budgets of $82,097,234 for 2011, and $80,550,613 for 2012. These are in contrast to a 2010 budget of about $93.8 million. “Our role is…
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GAMC Meeting Underway.
I'm in Louisville this week. We just kicked off the General Assembly Council Meeting. There are lots of good things happening, but the issue weighing on most folks' minds is more staff cuts. We are trimming millions of dollars once again. Prayers for the board would be appreciated as difficult decisions are made. But most…
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Mission Priorities at GAMC
Here is a piece by Jack Marcum of PCUSA Research Services: Mission Priorities Jack writes: What the research shows It’s tempting to discuss the differences presented at left. To do so, however, would be to focus on the trees instead of the forest. The major finding is the lack of consensus on the most important…
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Roger Dermody chosen as GAMC Deputy Executive Director for Mission
NEWS RELEASE LOUISVILLE, Ky. (April 21, 2010) – General Assembly Mission Council Executive Director Linda Bryant Valentine today announced that the Rev. Roger Dermody has agreed to accept the position of deputy executive director for mission. In this position, Dermody will oversee the council’s mission activities. Dermody has served as a pastor for 13 years,…
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Job Description of the General Assembly Mission Council Chair
Many of you know that I was elected chair of the General Assembly Mission Council of the Presbyterian Church, U.S.A., last month. Several of you have asked me just what exactly it is that the chair of the GAMC does. Instead of explaining it to you, I think this video clip pretty much sums it…
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Linda Valentine Elected to 2nd Term of GAMC
Linda Valentine was elected to a second four-year term of the General Assembly Mission Council pending confirmation of the General Assembly in July. Congratulations Linda! I'm looking forward to seeing what the coming days hold.
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The New Chair Elect of GAMC
This afternoon, the good folks of the General Assembly Mission Council elected me chair of the Council for 2010-2012. Thanks to all my GAMC friends. I think we have some exciting days ahead. I look forward to seeing what God has in store!
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Supply and Demand Imbalance This Week
This is to let you know that the Kronicler is experiencing considerable excess demand for time over supply this week. I arrived in Louisville yesterday and will be here all week at the General Assembly Mission Council meetings for the PCUSA. Blogging will be curtailed. My Jesus Creed post will go up tomorrow, and I…