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15-Sep-95

95323  PRESBYTERIAN BORDER MINISTRY SEEKS STAFF, VOLUNTEERS 
 
                      by Jerry L. Van Marter 
 
LOUISVILLE, Ky.--The Presbyterian Border Ministry (PBM), based in San 
Antonio, Texas, is looking for two staff persons and any number of 
volunteers for its cross-cultural ministry along the United States-Mexico 
border. 
 
     The staff positions, for "mission specialists," are responsible for 
program administration, mission education, interpretation and fund-raising.  
 
     In cooperation with the National Presbyterian Church of Mexico, PBM's 
goals are church planting, responding to the needs of marginalized persons 
on both sides of the border and educating churches in both countries about 
the needs of people along the border and how the Mexican and U.S. 
Presbyterian denominations are attempting to respond to those needs. 
 
     Interested persons should have some cross-cultural experience, some 
skill in Spanish, be flexible team players, have a college education or 
equivalent life experience, have planning skills and be familiar with the 
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).  The positions are three-year terms, 
renewable for additional terms. 
 
     PBM Coordinator Jerry Stacy said the organization is willing to 
provide language training. 
 
     The Presbyterian Border Ministry is also looking for Volunteers in 
Mission who will commit to two years with the ministry.  The work is 
primarily administrative, relating the ministry's projects to the larger 
church.  Spanish is not required for these positions. 
 
     Stacy said he is looking particularly for older adults "who are still 
active and anxious to serve." 
 
     Also being sought are recent college or seminary graduates to serve as 
volunteers doing community development work.  Volunteers would work in such 
areas as church development, community health, economic development and 
community education. 
 
     More information is available by calling Stacy at (210) 826-3296.  
 
 

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