Valentine said, referring to a passage from the new testament book of 1. Matthew schramm, chair, called the meeting of the executive committee of the presbyterian mission agency board the board to order with prayer. Pcusa rebuts dissident presbyterians on controversial issues. Following the june 16 announcement of her resignation as executive director of the presbyterian mission agency, linda valentine spoke with pns about her last nine years in the position and what lies ahead for her, and the presbyterian church u. Following this report, valentine issued a statement november 12, 2014 titled, a word of regret and hope from linda valentine, in which she provided information on her recommended course of action regarding those involved in establishing the pcnci and affirmed her commitment to the 1001 new worshiping communities initiative. The news from south sudan is so very grim, and we are grieving. Pcusa stated clerk and mission council executive threaten. In a book 1, john describes the presbyterian, reformed tradition. The word council in the form of government now refers to what used to be called governing bodiessessions, presbyteries, synods and the general assembly, valentine said. Retreat wooded glen, indiana july 2829, 2010 wednesday, july 28, 2010 call to order and opening worship.
Pma executive director linda valentine announces resignation. The decision will be made by the upcoming 219th general assembly, july 310 in minneapolis. Volunteers from first presbyterian church in anderson, s. Van marter, pns leave a comment we are a church of incredible strength, with a constitution borne of the new testaments imperatives, gifted leaders and ecumenical commitment, kirkpatrick said. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. By unanimous vote, the mission coordination committee of the 219th general assembly 2010 recommended that linda bryant valentine be confirmed to a second fouryear term as executive director of the general assembly mission council gamc. A part of the reformed tradition, it is the largest presbyterian denomination in the us, and known for its relatively progressive stance on doctrine. Valentine has served as executive director since her election. Linda bryant valentine, executive director, general assembly mission council an ordained elder, lawyer, and executive, linda bryant valentine has served as executive director of the general assembly mission council of the presbyterian church usa since july 2006. She has given sacrificially of her time and talents to find ways to build up our mission agency and to enhance relationships between the various agencies of the denomination and beyond. Ellen pearre cason linda valentine, pma richard turpen earline williams, pma kears pollock, vice chair denise hampton, pma dorothy smith, pma excused. March 20, 20 executive committee minutes and appendices.
The book of confessions is remarkably consistent in the way it speaks. The 300th year opened in philadelphia at a time when the downsized body is under major reconstruction for mission. Linda valentine, executive director of the presbyterian mission. Linda valentine, executive director of the general assembly mission council, said there would be some cost to create such a process and that there are some funds available for investment. Linda valentine, executive director of the presbyterian mission agency, has announced that she intends to resign her position, effective july 10. Pcusa marks 300 years amid major changes a restructuring presbyterian church u. The 2012 and 2014 assemblies will be held in pittsburgh and detroit, respectively. Kirkpatrick, valentine praise renewal, collaboration pc. Adapted from book of common worshipbruce reyeschow, gradye parsons and linda valentine. Diane moffett elected presidentexecutive director of. Kirkpatrick, valentine praise renewal, collaboration pcusa poised for growth and greater unity, leaders tell assembly june 21, 2008 by jerry l. Longestservice director of presbyterian mission agency.
Minutes corporate property, legal, and finance committee september 17, 2014 recommendation. That the corporate property, legal, and finance committee committee approve the following minutes from the september 17, 2014 committee. Linda valentine is a committed person of faith who loves the lord and the pcusa, said ruling elder heath k. The one great hour of sharing campaign originally included an image of an asian girl with the words needs help with her drinking problem and, in.
To take effect, both of those changes to the pcusas book of order. Budgets earline williams and linda valentine led the executive committee through the revised budget for 2014 and the budgets for 2015 and 2016 appendix 4. Linda valentine pays tribute to john buchanan presbyterian. June 16, 2015 linda valentine, executive director of the presbyterian mission agency since 2006, submits her resignation effective july 10.
In an email sent to friends and colleagues, valentine stated that my decision has little to do with recent events. Teaching elders and ruling elders in the presbyterian church u. Wilson as committee of counsel in a remedial action filed with the general assembly permanent. Linda valentine gave an update on the planning and budget process. According to the letter, the pcusa headquarters hosts more than 100 meetings and brings thousands of guests to louisville each year. I think were both strong women, strong leaders, who have mutual respect for one another and the gifts that we each bring, gamm said.
This book is the second in a series of books to you. At that assembly, the former united presbyterian church in the united states of america adopted. View linda valentines profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional. Diane givens moffett, a pastor from north carolina with experience in faithbased advocacy and interfaith work, has been elected the next. Presbyterians, lutherans cut jobs, reduce budgets the. With a vote of 572127, the assembly approved a recommendation on the peaceful engagement of iran regarding the potential of nuclear weapons. Foundation is a hawaii foreign nonprofit corporation filed on september 19, 1996. But while the recession did cut into the denominations investment income, the recent cuts also come amid longerstanding struggles in the denomination. Pcusa leaders send solidarity letter to egyptian partners. The presbyterian church usa, abbreviated pcusa, is a mainline protestant christian denomination in the united states. Gamc executive director linda valentine explained to the committee that the implementation of the new form of government prompted the name change. Chair appointment of committee of counsel the chair reported the appointment of james a.
Presentation by linda valentine to the 2012 moderators conference. Pcusa leaders criticize arizona immigration law the. The board hired linda valentine as the new executive director in july of. Pcusa poised to grow world mission the christian post. News and articles from the the presbyterian outlook. Linda valentine resigns executive director post at presbyterian. Photos by janet tuck the extent of the damage is just stunning, said general assembly mission council executive director linda valentine after visiting tuscaloosa and culllman, ala. Minutes of the executive committee of the presbyterian mission agency board of the presbyterian church u. She has given sacrificially of her time and talents to find ways. Linda valentine is a committed person of faith who loves the lord and the pcusa. So hot, in fact, that it has inspired boycotts on travel to the state and public demonstrations, such as the.
Prior to that, linda served as board member, fund manager and. Presbyterian church body, based in louisville, kentucky, made a similar announcement on march 27. Linda valentine, executive director of the presbyterian mission agency, summed up the discussion this way. But in the midst of reading about that today, we were viewing photos and videos from a.
A, resigned her position in a june 16, 2015 announcement to staff. Presbyterian world mission is gathering information on the safety and status of our mission personnel and ecumenical partners in. There are 62 phone book listings for people that are named linda valentine. The cities are ann arbor mi, aptos ca, austin tx, baltimore md, bedford oh, boise id, briarcliff ny, bronx ny, brookhaven pa, brooklyn ny, canandaigua ny, canoga park ca, carpentersvle il, chester va, cumberland ri, district hts md, far rockaway ny, felton ca, fontana ca, great. Presbyterian mission agency board receives report on new. The presbyterian mission agency is one of six independent agencies that make up the pcusa, each with its own executive director. Reminding kentucky legislators how much the presbyterian church. Presbyterian church usa dumps insensitive ad campaign. Remarks by linda valentine, executive director, general assembly. Approved september 15, 2010 minutes of the executive committee of the general assembly mission council gamc of the presbyterian church u. An introduction to the ministry of the presbyterian mission agency. Presbyterians scrap ad campaign deemed offensive to minorities. An april 29 letter echoes opposition and warns that church workers could be at risk if they help illegal immigrants the issue of immigration enforcement in arizona has been a hot topic in recent days. In an email sent to friends and colleagues, valentine.
Linda valentine, executive director of the presbyterian mission agency at the presbyterian church u. Linda s gifts a valentine book, 140 rachel cosgrove on. Clifton kirkpatrick, and its general assembly council executive director, linda valentine, addressed a letter to leaders within the denomination clarifying the churchs stance on biblical authority, the singular saving lordship of. Presbyterian mission agency board april 1516, 2015 finance committee 000449301 1 item e. Executive director of the mission agency of the presbyterian church usa. Linda valentine, executive director for pcusas mission. The presbyterian mission agency is one of six independent agencies that make up the pcusa. The presbyterian church usa is scrapping an ad campaign for the needy after it was blasted for being culturally and socially insensitive. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online.
Letter and brief from linda valentine and clifton kirkpatrick june. The office of the general assembly, the board of pensions, the presbyterian mission agency, the presbyterian foundation, the presbyterian. Rada, moderator of the 221st general assembly 2014. Cynthia pierce, crowe horwath steve roy, crowe horwath kristen mcdonner, crow. The executive director for the mission agency of the largest presbyterian denomination in the country has announced her resignation. Linda valentine by unanimous vote, the mission coordination committee of the 219th general assembly 2010 recommended that linda bryant valentine be confirmed to a second fouryear term as executive director of the general assembly mission council gamc. Inspired by one of my favorite sunday school songs, i want to share with you my encounters with the light of the world in my daily ministry. Linda valentine has 24 books on goodreads, and is currently reading the foster child by jenny blackhurst, spellbound by christine pope, and still heartle. The letter also cites the previous impact of louisville hosting thousands of guests for the pcusa general assembly, the presbyterian womens gathering and various other gatherings.
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