Russia
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News
A joyful Russia Mission Network conference in Omaha, Nebraska
A new era of mission in Russia
The PC(USA) mission presence with partners is in transition
Background
Since the end of Communist rule in 1991 the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has significantly deepened its relationships with the historic Christian churches in Russia. Today the PC(USA) maintains close connections through mission personnel and a wide variety of engagement by individuals, congregations, presbyteries, synods, mission support groups and the General Assembly Mission Council staff.
PC(USA) mission in Russia rests on four pillars:
- Congregational partnerships or “twinning” between Presbyterian and Russian congregations (Orthodox, Baptist and Lutheran).
- Support to theological/Christian education (seminaries, Bible institutes, schools and curriculum publishing).
- Support to churches seeking to spread the Good News to peoples who have not heard it.
- Diaconal projects such as support to children and orphanages, HIV/AIDS education and prevention, medical outreach, etc.
The historic churches in Russia are in a period of spiritual and physical renewal following almost 75 years of state-sponsored atheism, repression, exile and martyrdom. In this period of renewal there are many ways “to come alongside” our brothers and sisters in Christ in Russia, including:
- Support for sharing the Good News through our partner churches
- “Twinning” or partnering with a Russian congregation
- Summer camps for children and youth
- Support for Christian day schools
- Teachers of English in Christian schools or in congregational programs
- Short-term theological education at seminaries and Bible institutes
- Support for Russian students in seminary
- Publications of the Narnia Center ( Moscow )
- Development of children’s ministries
- Support for orphanages
- HIV/AIDS education and prevention
- Support of refugees
- Strengthening antiracism programs
- Drug and alcohol abuse education with OPORA, a Christian recovery program
Partner churches and organizations
Russian Orthodox Church
Union of Evangelical Christians – Baptists of the Russian Federation
Evangelical Lutheran Church in Russia and Other States
Moscow Protestant Chaplaincy
Partner institutions
Orthodox Institute of Missiology and Ecumenism
St. Andrews Biblical Theological College
Presbytery partnership
Russia Mission Network
- For information contact Pam Moye.
2012 meeting dates: Sept 27-29
The Russia Mission Network is among more than 40 networks that connect Presbyterians who share a common mission interest. Most participants are involved in mission partnerships through congregations, presbyteries or synods. Network members come together to coordinate efforts, share best practices and develop strategies.
Resources
Ten Days of Prayer and Thanksgiving for Roma, 2011
Ten Days of Prayer and Thanksgiving for Roma, 2012
Learn more about Russia
Visit the BBC country profile.
See the 2012 Presbyterian Mission Yearbook for Prayer & Study, pp. 285-286
October 9
October 10