Mission

Our vision is to foster activities and attitudes in our congregation that emphasize God's call to us to make a difference in the world through serving others and by reminding others of Gods offer of salvation through Jesus Christ. Here are some of the significant projects, activities, and relationships through which we share the compassion of Christ.

Local Ministries:

U.S. & World Ministries:

  • PAVA Foundation

    Non-profit organization that works closely with rural communities to achieve long-term sustainable development through community-based projects and programs such as school, bridge and water system construction.
  • Potter's House

    Non-profit, non-governmental, evangelical Christian organization serving the scavenger families of the Guatemala City garbage dump.
  • Bilwaskarma Medical Clinic

    Medical mission in northeastern Nicaragua. Southminster member Pete Haupert spent 6 years [1968-74]as a surgeon and currently serves as an International Advisor for the Bilwaskarma Clinic and Outreach Program.
  • Lorena's School

    Rural school project in Nicaragua whereLorena Kamal started elementary, sewing and tailoring schools as a grass-roots effort to improve education and provide an opportunity to earn money from sewing.
  • Church World Service

    CWS is the relief, development, and refugee assistance ministry.
  • PCUSA Special Offerings Presbyterian Disaster Assistance

    PDA is the emergency and refugee program of the Presbyterian Church U.S.A. Ferncliff is a 10,000 sq ft Disaster Assistance Center (DAC) that works in cooperation with Church World Service (CWS) and Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA).