Missions We Support
Agabus: EgyptAdvocate: Jinny Straeter |
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This mission, jointly supported by our Arabic-speaking congregation, provides financial support to 70 of the 300 poorest Presbyterian pastors living in the rural areas of |
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Agabus PK: EgyptAdvocate: Mirna Wasef |
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Agabus PK provides support to the Pastor’s Kids in Egypt. The mission provides PK’s with educational support by helping provide private tutors for those students in their last years of high school (private tutors are mandated by the schools in Egypt), by giving students supplies like backpacks, notebooks, etc More... |
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Baja Presbyterian MissionsAdvocate: TBN |
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Buckheart Ranch MinistriesAdvocate: Stan Madsen |
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Buckheart Ranch in Escondido uses the talents and life experiences of Christian mentors to influence and train youth to be successful physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. By teaching life skills through education and hands-on work at the Ranch, at-risk young people are equipped to lead productive lives. More... |
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Campus Crusade for Christ(Missionaries - Carolyn Gardella – |
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Campus Crusade for Christ’s staff travels the world to share the message that a personal, dynamic faith in Jesus Christ can change a person’s life. Carolyn Gardella and Erin Todd are each beginning one year internships, in September 2009 and January 2010, respectively. More... |
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Church Resource Ministries(Missionaries - Dr. Geoff & Pam Hsu) See people in missions |
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CRM exists to help develop missional leadership for the church. Geoff and Pam Hsu are walking alongside churches, ministries and denominations that are wrestling with how to transform our communities and cities in the new and vastly different world we live in today. More... |
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Door of Faith Orphanage: MexicoAdvocate: Beverly Whitman |
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Door of Faith Orphanage (DOFO), located in northern Baja, is a non-denominational Christian home for over 100 underprivileged Mexican children. DOFO helps children overcome their broken past through solid education, strong family values and the transforming love of Christ. More... |
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Elma Barnett Children’s Centre Kamonong: KenyaAdvocate: Jill Weller |
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Elma Barnett Children’s Centre Kamonong (formally known as Cheppema Children’s Home) is located in the Rift Valley |
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Escuela Cristiana Camirena:
Advocate: Steve Barclay |
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Escuela Cristiana Camirena School provides education for grades K though 12 in a very poor part of south central Bolivia where education is not generally available. The school provides basic education for children who would otherwise receive none. More... |
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Fuller Theological SeminaryAdvocate: Lois Sheldon |
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Fuller Seminary is one of the largest multi-denominational seminaries in the world, providing professional and graduate-level education in schools of theology, psychology, and intercultural studies. More... |
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Gatyana Bible College is on the grounds of a mission station in the territory of the Transkei in the eastern central part of South Africa where the Xhosa people live. There are about 40 people enrolled in this two-year program at Gatyana. More... |
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God's Hidden Treasures: UkraineAdvocate: Polly Purcifull |
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God's Hidden Treasures serves the needs of the poor, afflicted and the orphaned in the Ukraine: and to bring love through personal relationships in the name of Jesus Christ. It was founded in 1997 by Nita Hanson of Thousand Oaks, California. More... |
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GRACE Fund: AfricaAdvocate: Craig Murken |
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Children in many parts of Africa have known only war and disease for their entire lives. Through the GRACE Fund (GRants for African Children’s Education) you can give them a chance for a brighter future by enabling them to go to school. The GRACE Fund supports the following education-based projects. More... |
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Habitat for Humanity:
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San Diego Habitat is an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a non-profit, Christian, ecumenical organization dedicated to eliminating substandard housing and to making adequate, affordable shelter a matter of conscience and action. Habitat builds simple, decent, affordable homes to be owned by low-income families. More... |
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High School Missionary
(Missionary - In 2003 the Missions Committee conducted a strategic analysis of its role and activities. During the process it was identified that approximately 85% of |
InterVarsity Christian Fellowship(Missionaries - Scott Schimmel, Robert Schwinn, Jenny Seawright) |
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InterVarsity is an evangelical campus mission serving over 35,000 students and faculty on more than 560 college and university campuses nationwide. RBCPC supports three IV staff members: Scott Schimmel, Robert Schwinn, and Jenny Seawright. More.. |
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Kairos Prison MinistryAdvocate: Gary Jackson |
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An ecumenical team of men bring the message of God's love and forgiveness to the incarcerated men at R.J. Donovan Correctional Facility in |
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Maranatha Christian Fellowship:
Advocate: Dee Crimmel |
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Maranatha is a growing group of 200 believers in |
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Matt 25:40Advocate: Mirna Wasef |
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(Formerly Arabic Speaking Mission) Through prayer, spiritual support, emotional support, or whether you are the one buying the baklava or the one making it, we have all participated in this mission. For the past years this mission has been raising funds and sending the funds overseas to our needy brothers and sisters in countries all across the Middle East, including Lebanon, Palestine, Iraq, etc. More... |
Medical Benevolence FoundationAdvocate: TBN |
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MBF proclaims and demonstrates the gospel of Jesus Christ through a healing ministry. In partnership with the PC (USA), MBF provides information about international health concerns, raises funds, recruits healthcare professionals to serve in mission programs, and shares gifts of donated surplus medical supplies and equipment with international partners. More... |
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Military Family MinistryAdvocate: Terry Norwood |
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Military Family Ministry (MFM) provides resources and support - spiritually, emotionally, and practically - for active and retired military and their family. With just over 60 families participating, every armed service is represented. More... |
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MAF is a faith-based, non-profit ministry whose teams of aviation, communications, and technology specialists overcome barriers, transform lives, and enable the work of more than 600 organizations around the world. More... |
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Mission Trip SupportAdvocate: Ron Phillips |
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The Missions Committee offers financial support for the RBCPC church family going on mission trips, whether organized by RBCPC or by other Christian organizations. Recent destinations include |
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MOTE – Americans in Mexico's PrisonsAdvocate: Mary Senic |
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(M.O.T.E) has brought the love of Christ to |
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MOTE - Homework ClubsAdvocate: Mary Senic |
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Missions on the Edge (M.O.T.E) provides support for Homework Clubs within the |
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MOTE - International Prison MinistryMissionary - Dave Walden - Dominican Republic |
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M.O.T.E.’s success in |
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Operation Christmas ChildAdvocate: Cyndi Nolan |
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As a tangible demonstration of God's love, gift-filled shoe boxes are collected and then hand-delivered by Samaritan's Purse, an international relief organization, to children in hospitals, orphanages, refugee camps and impoverished neighborhoods all over the world. A colorful storybook about Jesus written in each child's native language is included with each shoe box gift. More... |
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Presbyterian Outreach Foundation: KenyaAdvocate: Ray Sparling |
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The mission of The Outreach Foundation is to engage Presbyterians in Christ-centered evangelistic mission for the salvation of humankind. In Kenya the Outreach Foundation is involved in church construction, building schools, clean drinking water projects, Karai Orphanage and Primary school, PCEA Elder training, and street children’s ministry in Nyeri. More... |
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Presbyterian Urban Ministries: San DiegoAdvocate: TBN |
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Presbyterian Urban Ministries (PUM) is a Christ centered outreach, dedicated to helping those in need with a focus on a hand up rather than just hand outs. The goal is to bring stability by addressing physical, social, psychological and spiritual needs. More.. |
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Presbytery of
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The Missions Committee provides support to this sister congregation which serves the Latino community in central |
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Presbytery of
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Currently the San Diego Presbytery staffs and administers two mission churches, Iglesia Hispana Presbiteriana and the Sudanese Presbyterian Church, and two ministry programs, Presbyterian Urban Ministries and Reality Changers. Continuously witnessing the love of Jesus Christ to hundreds of individuals each week, we preach, teach, nurture, and counsel all that choose to come through the door. More... |
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Presbytery of
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In 2002 the Presbytery of San Diego established a |
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Purcifull Child Care Center: South AfricaAdvocate: Polly Purcifull |
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RBCPC PreschoolAdvocate: |
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The Preschool serves children 1 year – 5 years of age with Parent / Child and Preschool programs. We celebrate the very special season of childhood! More... |
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RBCPC Resale ShopsAdvocates: |
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Our resale stores (RBCPC Resale Shop, Fabulous Finds, Splash and |
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Reality ChangersAdvocate: Steve Barclay |
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Reality Changers’ goal is to build first generation college students who follow God’s word. The program uses one-on-one mentoring and faith in Christ to help minority teens who are struggling in school to dramatically change direction and continue on to a four year college. More... |
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Rivendell Institute: New Haven, ConnecticutAdvocate: Sharon Ellis |
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Rivendell is a unique Christian outreach to one of the most influential institutions in the world, |
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Salvation Army,
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Bread of Life was formed in 1990 to build personal relationships with every homeless person in Downtown San Diego, through meeting them where they live to provide physical, emotional, and spiritual fulfillment. Many of our guests are homeless as well as those who have trouble making ends meet each month. More... |
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San Diego Rescue
Advocate: Bill Rickles |
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Nearly 8,000 homeless men, women and children call the streets and canyons of |
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Theological Education FundAdvocate: |
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Contributions from congregations to the Theological Education Fund are the only sources of denomination-wide funding for eleven theological seminaries related to the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). These seminaries are centers of theological depth for the preparation of a new generation of ministers and church leaders. More... |
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Transkei Victory Christian Ministries: South Africa
(Missionary Kelly Kosky |
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In the mid 1980’s, Kelly Kosky and his wife, Kathy, and their children decided to move permanently to the Transkei region in South Africa to commit their lives to reaching the unreached among the Xhosa tribe. More... |
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Uganda Miracle MinistryAdvocate: Mike Azeka Jinja Miracle Centre is a non-denominational Christian church with a proven track record for reaching out into the community in |
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UPLIFT - Urban People Living in Faith & TrustAdvocate: TBN |
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Uplift was founded in 1987 by a Presbyterian pastor, Reverend Burton Smith, as an ecumenical program to provide care and protection for some of the inner city’s most vulnerable populations. More... |
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Voice of Peace:
Advocate: Lois Sheldon |
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Voice of Peace is a Christian organization and member of the Evangelical Fellowship of Thailand which exists to serve all the Christian community through the use of media and a variety of communication services. Using its broadcast base in |
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Youth Mission Trip SupportAdvocate: TBN |
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The Missions Committee helps to defray the expenses of high school mission trips. More... |
