Presbyterian Border Ministry is a cooperative endeavor of the National Presbyterian Church of Mexico and the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Its mission is to share the Gospel in Mexican cities along the 2,000 mile border with the US: serving the needs of spirit, body, and mind in 7 ministry sites stretching from the Gulf to the Pacific. 1772003

PBM Ministry Sites: 1772003

 

Proyecto Amitad Piedras Negras, MX 830-773-8984	Laredos Unidos Nuevo Laredo, MX 956-723-7074	Puentes de Cristo Reynosa, MX 956-843-7277	Pasos de Fe Juarez, MX 915-562-4757
Frontera de Cristo Agua Prieta, MX 520-364-9257	Pueblos Hermanos Tijuana, MX 619-422-3341	Companeros en Mision Sonora, MX 520-287-3060

The Mexico-U.S. border is the longest international border in the world where the developing and industrial west meet. Mexican border communities have undergone significant growth from small crossing points to large manufacturing centers, a surge that has far exceeded the ability to provide basic human services, resulting in sprawling subsistence communities. 1772003

Ministries of evangelism and compassion are the fruit of a partnership between the Iglesia Nacional Presbiteriana de Mexico and the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Since 1984, when the PC(USA) responded to the invitation of the NPCM, the two sister churches have covenanted to bring the message of God to this uncommon international community, a region immersed in Mexican culture but dominated by the U.S. economy, a locale of rich heritage and enormous potential, yet characterized by vast communities cobbled together from discarded scraps. 1772003

Evangelism: Planting New Churches. Although Mexico has a long Christian tradition, many have never read the Bible and do not know of God’s offer of new life in Christ. The primary focus of PBM is to reach people with the Gospel. Evangelism begins door-to-door. There are now 29 new churches engaged in outreach. 1772003

Health Ministry: People in marginal neighborhoods in the border cities do not have basic health information, nor is there adequate care. PBM has established 7 clinics to meet this need. The focus is on preventative medicine. Pre- and postnatal care is given. Inoculations are provided. The clinics serve over 10,000 people each year. 1772003

Training and Economic Self-Help: there are not enough jobs in the assembly plants to provide for the explosive growth on the border. PBM concentrates on teaching skills which bring a sense of self-worth to the unemployed. Jewelry making, cosmetology, sewing, keyboard, and English as a Second Language are taught, and two bakery cooperatives have been organized. 1772003

Mission Education: PBM provides opportunities for U.S. and Mexican Presbyterians to work together. Help is rendered and participants grow in faith as they experience mission and become acquainted with another culture. They leave the border knowing there are no barriers between brothers and sisters in Christ. Over 2,000 volunteers serve each year. A Mission Team orientation packet is available from the San Antonio office. 1772003

Who Operates PBM? PBM is governed by the Presbyterian Border Ministry Council, a binational board of representatives chosen by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and the Iglesia National Presbiteriana de Mexico (National Presbyterian Church of Mexico), selected from their respective presbyteries and synods tangential to the border. It also includes a member from the Worldwide Ministries Division, PC(USA) and from the General Assembly of the NPCM. Each mission site also operates under a local bi-national board elected by the adjacent presbytery of each denomination. 1772003

From Where Does Your Financial Support Come? PBM is a Validated Mission of the PC(USA). Presbyterian Border Ministry, Inc., is a 501(c3) nonprofit charitable mission organization with a bi-national Board of Trustees incorporated to support the Presbyterian mission work along the border. All gifts are used 100% as designated by the donor. The annual 1772003

budget is $450,000. Income is received from the following sources: 47% comes from the local churches; 28% from General Assembly, synods, and presbyteries; 15% from individuals; 6% from Presbyterian Women, church school classes, etc.; and 4% from foundations. Gifts may be made to the PBM central office in San Antonio or directly to a local mission site. Each has an Extra Commitment Opportunity number for General Assembly giving. PBM invites churches and organizations to host El Mercado de Mateo, an alternative Christmas shopping experience offering life-giving gifts. 1782003

How Can I Serve with PBM? The Young Adult Volunteer Program (ages 19-30) of the Worldwide Ministries Division, PC(USA), places volunteers on the Mexico-U.S. border for a minimum of 1 year. The program includes the spiritual disciplines of prayer, study, reflection, and discipleship formation within the context of service. Volunteers with administrative skills are needed to assist day-to-day management at each of the 7 PBM sites. Term of service: 1 month to 2 years. Three year Mission Service Work Position available through Worldwide Ministries Division. Positions range from Mission Team Coordinator to Health Specialist. Call 1-888-728-7228 ext. 8268 for more information. 1782003

 

Ingreso/lncome:	2002	2003
Bank Interest/lnteres	1000.00	500
PBM Gifts/no-designados	158,857.00	139,500
Evangelismo		7,000
Nutrition		2,000
Salud		200
Voluntarios		2,875
Educacion/Capacitacion		5,450
Total Income:	$159,857.00	$157,525.00
Administrative Expenses:
Accounting	1200.00	1,200
Auto	1500.00	1,250
Contract Services	6400.00	16,000
Continuing Education	1200.00	1,200
Equipment & Maintenance	4500.00	2,000
Insurance	2500.00	2,000
Interpretation	1500.00	1,500
Office Supplies/Service	2000.00	1,700
Video	1000.00	750
Payroll Expense	20,481.00
Payroll Tax Expense	1567.00
Postage	5000.00	7,000
Printing	5000.00	5,500
Rent	6000.00	600
Telephone	3500.00	3,500
Contingency	1000.00	1,000
Corp. Meetings	4000.00	3,500
Total Administrative:	$68,348.00	$48,700.00
Mexican Coordination
Salary		18,500
Aguinaldo (Christmas Bonus)		1,545
Housing/Casa		7,200
Home Office/Oficina en casa		1,800
Children Education/Educacion Ninos		1,200
Total Salary Package/Paquete Salarial		$30,245
SS/Medical		1,000
Auto Insurance		750
Office Supplies/Papelaria oficina		900
Postage/Correro		500
Telefono/Internet		1,400
Travel/Viatico		6,700
Continuing Ed./Educacion Continua		300
Bank Fees/Cobros de Servico Bancario		175
Total MX Office Expenses/Gastos Oficina		$11,725

 

Total MX oficina	$42,225.00	$41,970.00
US Coordinator (Amount sent to Louisville/monto a PCUSA)	36,284.00	36,000
US Coordinator Travel	4000.00	4,000
Council Meetings	8000.00	7,000
Mission Team Staff/Seminar Training	1000.00	1,000
Subtotal Council/Consejo		$48,000
Sub-total Gastos Operacionales/Operational Exp.	$159,857.00	$138,670
Evangelismo		7,000
Voluntarios		2,873
Nutricion		2,000
Salud/Health		200
Educacion Continua/Capacitacion		5,450
Sub-total progamas		$17,523
Grand Total	$159,857.00	$156,193.00

 

 

Abilene First Central PC Abilene, TX 7960 I $1,000	Chatham Township Pres Church Chatham, NJ 07928 $1,200	Fort Worth First PC Fort Worth, TX 76102 $5,000
Ann Arbor First Presbyterian Ann Arbor, MI 48104 $2,000	Community Presbyterian Church Lakeside, CA 92040 $1,020	Fox Chapel Presbyterian Church Pittsburgh, PA 15238 $3,000
Arkansas City First Presbyterian Arkansas City, KS 67005 $1,688.50	Companeros en Mision 81 Nogales, AZ 85628 $3,000	Gladwyne Presbyterian Church Gladwyne, PA 19035 $1,750
Arlington Hills Presbyterian Church St. Paul, MN 55106 $1,000	Concord First PC Concord, CA 94520-2116 $1,500	Grand Avenue Presbyterian Church Sherman, TX 75090 $3,356.94
Ashland First United Presbyterian Ashland, WI 54806 $1,400	Desert Palms Presbyterian Church Sun City West, AZ 85375-2548 $7,800	Grand Rapids Westminster PC Grand Rapids, MI 49503 $10,000
Austin First Presbyterian Church Austin, TX 78731 $2,757.10	Dodge City First Presbyterian Dodge City, KS 67801-4904 $1,000	Heritage Presbyterian Church Pittsburgh, PA 15237 $1,250
Babylon First Presbyterian Church Babylon, NY 11702 $1,200	Mrs. Jeanette Early Dallas, TX 75230 $3,000	Holston Presbytery Kingsport, TN 37664 $4,816.68
Mr. & Mrs. Garland Brooking Georgetown, TX 78628-2708 $2,000	EI Dorado Co. Federated Church Placerville, CA 95667 $2,987	Houston Memorial Drive Presbyterian Houston, TX 77024 $4,000
Bryn Mawr Presbyterian Church Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 $5,000	Faith Presbyterian Church Indianapolis, IN 46256 $1,085	Ingram First Presbyterian Church Ingram, TX 78025 $2,000
Capital Hill Presbyterian Church Washington, DC 20003 $1,005	Foothill Presbyterian Church San Jose, CA 95127 $1,000	Jamestown Presbyterian Church Jamestown, PA 16134 $1,000
Casa Grande First Presbyterian Casa Grande, AZ 85222 $3,000	Fort Dodge First Presbyterian Fort Dodge, IA 50501 $1,000	John Calvin Presbyterian Church San Antonio, TX 78239 $2,670

 

Kerrville First Presbyterian Church Kerrville, TX 78028 $3,500	Moses Lake First Presbyterian Moses Lake, WA 98837 $1,055	Tacoma Trinity Presbyterian Church Tacoma, WA 98405 $1,555
Dr. & Mrs. Louis Kleager Scottsbluff, NE 69361 $1,000	Myers Park Presbyterian Church Charlotte, NC 28207 $6,250	The Woodlands Community PC The Woodlands, TX 77381 $1,000
La Jolla Presbyterian Church La Jolla, CA 92037-4301 $3,400	New Hope Presbyterian Church Salem, VA 24153 $1,368	Timber Ridge Presbyterian Church Lexington, VA 24450 $3,400
Ms. Margaret LaPlante Carrollton, TX 75010 $2,400	Newton First Presbyterian Church Newton, NC 28658 $3,027.50	Dr. & Mrs. Joe Tippett San Antonio, TX 78239 $1,000
Lake City First Presbyterian Lake City, FL 32055 $2,100	Rev. Hugh Outterson Rochester, NY 14616 $2,000	Trinity Presbyterian Church McKinney, TX 75071 $1,200
Lake Edge United Church of Christ Madison, WI 53716 $1,592.50	Peace Presbyterian Church Goose Creek, SC 29445 $1,301.70	Tucson Immanuel Presbyterian Tucson, AZ 85710 $2,480
Lake Michigan Presbytery Portage, MI 49002 $2,000	Pines Presbyterian Church Houston, TX 77024 $2,200	University Place PC University Place, WA 98466 $3,025
Las Vegas First United Presbyterian Las Vegas, NM 87701 $2,105	Presbyterian Women Junction, TX 76849 $1,003.50	University Presbyterian Church Buffalo, NY 14214-1316 $1,366
Lower Burrell Grace Community Pres Lower Burrell, P A 15068 $1,100	Presbyterian Women, FPC Amarillo, TX 79101 $2,155.03	Vacaville Community Presbyterian Vacaville, CA 95688 $4,501.20
Lower Providence Presbyterian Church Morristown, PA 19403 $2,500.00	Red Clay Creek Presbyterian Church Wilmington, DE 19808 $4,270	Valley Community PC Golden Valley, MN 55422 $1,125
MaCalester -Plymouth Church St. Paul, MN 55105-1949 $2,020	Saluda Presbyterian Church Saluda, NC 28773 $1,000	Valley Presbyterian Church Paradise Valley, AZ 85253 $22,350
Madison Square Presbyterian Church San Antonio, TX 78215 $6,774.42	San Angelo First Presbyterian San Angelo, TX 76903 $1,793	Vanguard Charitable Endowment Southeastern, PA 19398-9917 $5,000
Medical Benevolence Foundation Houston, TX 77042 $15,594.33	South Park Presbyterian Church Rock Island, IL 61201 $1,000	Vidalia Presbyterian Church Vidalia, GA 30474 $4,700.03
Mexico First Presbyterian Mexico, MO 65265 $3,000	Mr. & Mrs. Ron Stockdale Tacoma, WA 98402 $4,000	Visalia First Presbyterian Visalia, CA 93291 $1,000
Midland First Presbyterian Church Midland, TX 79701 $9,650.04	Sun City Faith Presbyterian Church Sun City, AZ 85351 $2,500	Watertown First PC Watertown, NY 13601 $1,000
Moorestown First Presbyterian Moorestown, NJ 08057 $11,500	Sunset Hills U. P. Church Pittsburg, PA 15228 $2,200

 

W. Monroe Highland Presbyterian West Monroe, LA 71291 $1,597	Westminster Presbyterian Church Austin, MN 55912 $1,000	Woodstock Presbyterian Church Woodstock, VA 22664 $3,833
Westfield Presbyterian Church Westfield, NJ 07090 $1,000