God makes all things new

What happens when three historic African American churches, each facing unique challenges, choose unity over closure? This is the powerful story of New River Presbyterian Church, a faith community in West Philadelphia born from the merger (or rather, marriage) of First African, Calvin, and Good Shepherd Presbyterian churches. Led by Rev. Dr. Eustacia Moffett Marshall and supported by the Presbytery of Philadelphia and the Presbyterian Foundation, this community reimagined church for the 21st century, including hybrid worship, affordable housing, youth programs, and healing spaces.

Church Technology Grants

Applications are now being accepted for grant funds for pastoral leaders seeking to enhance their ministry in a variety of ways including upgrading existing technology, purchasing new technology, creating a new church website, or attending online training. Applications will be accepted until July 13.

Stewarding community is sacred work for churches

“The answer is almost always the same: This church is my family. That response is not about programs or buildings. It’s about belonging. It’s about being known. It’s about having a place where your presence matters.” Sandra Moon shares in a column about how to build and foster connection.

Mistakes to avoid in your stewardship campaign

How many churches put their stewardship and capital campaigns on autopilot once the “system” is in place? Read this article for four mistakes to look out for in your stewardship campaign.

God is big enough to hold all of our curiosity, doubts, joys, and fears

“I love the questions and the wrestling and the doubt that being human brings, and I love that I’ve lived long enough to confidently declare that God is big enough to hold us all.” Rev. Adriene Thorne writes about her experience with God being big enough to hold all of who we are and all of what we carry.

Two Churches, One Spirit

What does it mean to be the Church in a changing world? In Birmingham, Alabama, Southminster Presbyterian Church and Shades Valley Presbyterian Church faced that question from different starting points—but found a shared answer through a bold and faithful merger. This video tells the story of how two congregations navigated difficult realities around property, legacy, and sustainability with courage and clarity. 

Our Impact

$145M

Funds distributed for mission in 2025

Our Impact

$3.1B

Total assets stewarded by the Presbyterian Foundation in 2025