The report includes a number of correctives to make the program area more inclusive of and appealing to more Presbyterian women. I believe it s possible to produce and distribute this curriculum to churches within the financial parameters set by the General Assembly Council. Mary Holmes College, a two-year historically black college in West Point, Mississippi, continues to face dire financial straits, the National Ministries Division Committee was told today. In return, the Council is requiring a plan for sound financial management of the college or a plan for an alternate use of the college s property, which the denomination still owns. In a preliminary revision of its mission handbook, the Worldwide Ministries Division Committee is proposing that patterns of mission service be changed to include one year of mission education in U.S. churches.
Missionaries currently serve three-year terms.
It says it would not be possible to set higher salary levels because of current budgetary restrictions. Presbyterian News Service reporters Alexa Smith, Evan Silverstein and John Filiatreau also contributed to this report. Your feedback is vital. Tell us what you think about our coverage of the 212th General Assembly . Please use our Response Form .