Per capita dollars help the church be the church and are related to the functions of the Stated Clerk through actions of the General Assembly.
What is per capita?
Who pays per capita, and how much?
What is the current General Assembly per capita rate?
How is the General Assembly per capita rate set?
What do GA per capita dollars provide?
The earliest mention of something like a per capita apportionment dates back to the 1700s. In the mid-1800s, a “plan of mileage” was adopted by the General Assembly to defray the expenses of commissioners attending General Assembly meetings so that everyone could be present to participate regardless of distance or financial resources. Over time, per capita has been used to fund “ecclesiastical and administrative” functions that are shared by the whole church.
This video welcomes visitors to the Big Tent and highlights the RE&WM/PW ministry area’s new leadership institutes, one of which was held at Big Tent, in which diverse women leaders share their stories of call.
This video provides a welcome to the AllWomen Website and highlights the RE&WM/PW ministry area’s new leadership institutes, in which diverse women leaders share their stories of call.
Following a brief overview of the mission and ministry of RE&WM/PW, this video shows the many faces of women’s leadership development and how the RE&WM/PW ministry area works to equip, empower and connect women leaders across the church.
This video serves as a brief introduction to one of Racial Ethnic & Women’s Ministries/PW’s newest initiatives, Cross Cultural Ministries, in which the church engages in “mission in reverse” by consulting with European-American congregations and Mid Council leadership to assist them in their efforts to become more diverse and cross cultural.
Agenda for the the Mission Responsibility Through Investment (MRTI) Committee Meeting, held on September 8-10, 2011.
Use this card as you pray for Mission Co-worker César Carhuachín. The card includes a photo and overview of his work. César has been called to teach biblical studies in the School of Theology at the Reformed University of Colombia. His classrooms are occupied by men and women who will provide clergy leadership for the Presbyterian Church of Colombia and other Protestant churches in Colombia. César says Colombia is a placed where many are searching for meaning. “In this searching,” he explains, “people find many obstacles like the lack of equal opportunities for education, unfair salaries, oppressive structures, and …
Use this card as you pray for Mission Co-workers Barry and Shelly Dawson. The card includes a photo and overview of their work. Barry brings to mission service extensive ministry experience as a counselor and pastoral caregiver in international settings. He has serviced Presbyterian congregations in the United States and multi-cultural churches in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. “With eyes of faith, I can see that the providential hand of God has been shaping my life experiences and preparing my ministry to be used in the role of Regional Liaison for Southeast Asia,” he says. Shelly, a registered nurse, …