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Ministries In Your Own Community--Your Church, of al the forms of ministry provided by the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, is probably the most familiar, and you are naturally appreciative of its work in your community. Ask the pastor of your church to give you its legal name before you talk with your lawyer about including a bequest in your will. Note: Unless you strongly prefer that your gift be designated for a particular purpose, it is usually wise to leave the use of one's gifts to the discretion of those who will be responsible for the work of that church in the years ahead.
Ministries In Your Region--Presbyteries in your area provide support for Church's ministry in your region. You may want to consider this larger ministry in your giving, focusing on aspects such as a camping program and or work toward the development of new congregations. As your pastor, or write to your Planned Giving Coordinator (East TN/TN-GA--Carolyn Harmon, TN Synod--Dara Jones, AR/MO/Red River/Trinity--Gaye Wood) or the Board of Stewardship office for any assistance you may want in making a planned gift to the work of your presbytery or region.
Ministries Throughout the World--The Board of Missions, 1978 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104, has responsibility for global ministries on four continents. Through its efforts the gospel is preached in Hong Kong, Japan, Liberia, and Colombia. At home and abroad it supports: mission education; wormen's work; developing new churches; guiding and assisting existing churches in redevelopment programs; increasing ministry to specific ethnic groups such as Choctaws, Hispanics, Koreans, and other Asians; a summer chaplaincy program at the Birthplace Shrine; meeting disaster needs; feeding the hungry; etc.
Theological Education--The Memphis Theological Seminary, 168 East Parkway South, Memphis, TN 38104, is a Cumberland Presbyterian community nurturing men and women called to ministry.
Heritage Ministries--The Historical Foundation, 1978 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104, preserves and promotes the witness to Christ contained in the history of members and churches. Its pictures, books, memorabilia, and official minutes make the past live again.
Clergy Assistance--The Board of Stewardship, 1978 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104, financially assists retired ministers and spouses whose incomes are inadequate to meet their needs.
Child Care--The Cumberland Presbyterian Children's Home, Drawer G, Denton, TX 76202, cares for boys and girls whose family situations cannot provide adequate emotional support and nurture. This ninety year old ministry to homeless and disadvantaged children is fully licensed to care for up to forty children at any one time.
Clergy Support--The Commission on the Ministry, 1978 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104, supports clergy and clergy spouses through the annual conferences and counseling opportunities and seeks to enhance the work of presbyterial committees charged with oversight of those men and women preparing for ministry in our Church.
Higher Education--Bethel College, 212 Cherry St., McKenzie, TN 38201, ministers in higher education through a liberal arts faculty grounded in a Christian community of nurture. For more than one hundred fifty years, the college has served the Church at large and the West Tennessee region.
Discipleship Nurture--The Board of Christian Education, 1978 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104, develops curriculum materials for group study and nurture of all ages on their journies of faith. A consultant program provides presbyterial workshops for teacher training. Other sponsored events include the annual church-wide Cumberland Presbyterian Youth Conference and periodic workshops in leadership development for congregations.
Governance Responsibility--The Office of the General Assembly, 1978 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN 38104, assumes responsibility for assuring the orderly governance of the Church. It represents the interests of the General Assembly in regard to all judicatories, boards and agencies. The Stated Clerk represents the Church in ecumenical relationships.
Communication Medium--The Cumberland Presbyterian Magazine, P.O. Box 935, Antioch, TN 37011, disseminates the news of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church to promote its faith, programs, and activities, and to provide fair open discussion of theological and denominational issues.
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