Outreach Ministry Team

The purposes of the Outreach Ministry Team are to proclaim, teach, guide, and develop for the Presbytery of Greater Atlanta prophetic, compassionate, just, and specialized ministries for persons and institutions.

Presbytery Staff Contacts
Ms. Gay Alston, Administrative Assistant, 404-898-0711 ext. 127
Ms. Sarah Humphrey, Executive Director, Presbyterian Answer to Hunger, 404 636-1429
Rev. Wendell Phillips, PGA Public Policy Advocate, (Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church), 404-898-0711 ext.132
Ms. Cassandra Morrow, Associate Executive Presbyter for Mission and Institutions, 404-898-0711 ext. 122

Ministry Team Officers
Mr. Brent Adams and Rev. Dana Hughes, Co-Chairpersons (Covenant Presbyterian Church and Ormewood Park)
Ms. Kate Brunson, Secretary (Rock Spring Presbyterian Church)
Ms. John Washburn, Vice-Secretary (Druid Hills Presbyterian Church and Youth Council)

Programs
Caring for Creation –Rev. Bill Drummond, Co-Chairperson, Shallowford Presbyterian Church and
Mr. John Washburn, Co-Chairperson, Druid Hills Presbyterian Church Education and awareness of environmental issues and concerns   

Committee for Inclusion –Rev. Beverly F. Ostrowski, Chairperson, Interim, Pleasant Hill Presbyterian Church
Pastoral care, education, and congregational support for persons who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender

Committee to Combat Racism –Rev. Nibs Stroupe, Co-Chairperson, Oakhurst Presbyterian Church and Ms. Loretta
Terry, Ebenezer Baptist Church
Anti-Racism training and education on issues related to racism, justice, and racial reconciliation

Grants & Budget –Ms. Molly Kent, Chairperson, Central Presbyterian Church
Coordinates the Outreach Ministry Team grant programs and budget  (includes Partnership Mission Grants and
the Compassion Fund)

Institutions and Ecumenical/Interfaith Relations – Ms. Mary Evans, Chairperson, St. Andrews Presbyterian Church
Support, education, and awareness of Presbyterian related institutions and ecumenical/interfaith programs and dialogue

Health Ministries – Ms. Brenda Gales, Chairperson, Presbyterian Church of the Resurrection
Health awareness, education, wellness, and congregational care resources       

P.A.T.H. (Presbyterian Answer to Hunger) –Ms. Sarah Humphrey, PATH Director, North Decatur Presbyterian Church
Awareness and education of hunger, support of hunger projects, and the Joining Hands Against Hunger program

Peacemaking –Rev. Marvin Simmers, Chairperson, Hillside Presbyterian Church
Awareness, education, and advocacy for peacemaking, non-violence, and justice; Presbyterian Peacemaking offering

Read the latest Peacemaking Newsletter.

Read the latest Study and Reflection Paper - A Call for Conversation: Seeking Justice and Peace through Non-violence and Abolition of War 

Read the latest Paper on Suggestions for Discussing A Call for Conversation: Seeking Justice and Peace through Non-violence and Abolition of War

Presbyterian Disaster Response & Emergency Preparedness – Rev. Nath Briley, Chairperson, Decatur Presbyterian Church
Awareness, education and training for disaster response, emergency preparedness, and work team coordination                 

       

Public Policy Advocacy –Rev. Caroline Kelly, Chairperson, Central Presbyterian Church
Public policy education, advocacy, interpretation of the PC(USA) Social Witness Policy, and PGA Rally Day

Urban Issues and Self-Development of People – Rev. Charles Black, Chairperson, First Presbyterian Church - Atlanta
Programs, education, and advocacy for urban issues  (i.e., homelessness, affordable housing and poverty); oversight of Self-Development of People (SDOP) projects/funding

Women of Color/ Justice for Women – Ms. Sheila Louder, Chairperson,New Life Presbyterian Church
Education and advocacy for ministries of justice and quality of life on behalf of women of color and women everywhere

Worldwide Ministries – Mr. Bob Leslie, Co-Chairperson, North Decatur Presbyterian Church; Rev. Ann Sayre,
Co-Chairperson,Honorably Retired; Mr. Bob Wiggins, Co-Chairperson, Decatur Presbyterian Church
Support and advocacy for global mission and mission partnerships, mission trips, and mission personne

Additional Program Areas: Atlanta Ministry with International Students (AMIS) and Safe Havens for Children

Outreach Ministry Team Program Grants

OMT Mission Partnership Grants (include criteria and application)

Priority 1 – Congregation-based mission programs
Priority 2- Ecumenical/interfaith partners
Priority 3 – Non-profit organizations consistent with OMT mission

OMT Priorities and Guidelines
2009 Mission Partnership Grant Application

OMT Compassion Fund Grant (include criteria and application)
2009 Compassion Grant Application

Self Development of People Grant ( application available upon request)