Agencies of the Church
The Board of Pensions is an agency of the General Assembly, the highest governing body of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Each agency has clearly defined responsibilities, but they collaborate in numerous areas, including funds development, information technology, communications, and education.
Interim Unified Agency
The Interim Unified Agency (IUA) is dedicated to pursuing mission and ministry priorities. Led by the Reverend Jihyun Oh, Executive Director and Stated Clerk of the General Assembly, the agency works to support mid councils, leader development, unifying ministry work, reparative justice, life of the communion, and strategic partnerships.
Investment & Loan Program Inc.
The Investment & Loan Program Inc. (ILP) provides low-cost loans to congregations, governing bodies, and PC(USA)-related entities for the construction or purchase of buildings, renovations, and the refinancing of existing debt. ILP also provides investment opportunities that support the church mission.
Presbyterian Foundation
The Presbyterian Foundation works to strengthen congregations and related mission and ministry efforts by developing gifts and managing funds on their behalf. It provides stewardship, investment, and related financial services to congregations, mid councils, and PC(USA) ministries. The Foundation also offers a variety of giving and investment options to help individual Presbyterians realize their philanthropic goals.
Presbyterian Publishing Corporation
The Presbyterian Publishing Corporation (PPC) is the denominational publisher for the PC(USA). Its Geneva Press imprint is for a specifically Presbyterian audience. Under its Westminster John Knox Press imprint, PPC issues materials that cover the spectrum of modern religious thought and represent the work of scholarly and popular authors of many different religious affiliations. Four times a year, PPC produces a devotional magazine, These Days. It also maintains an online ecumenical resource center, The Thoughtful Christian.