The Presbyterian Church (USA) (http://www/pcusa.org) has a history of conducting extensive and thoughtful studies on issues of social and theological relevance which it believes will have an impact on the church, the nation and the world. Over the years such papers have been produced on topics ranging from care for the elderly to homosexuality to right-to-life issues including abortion and euthanasia.  In 2008, such a study was commissioned. A committee was named by the General Assembly to "prepare a comprehensive study, with recommendations, that is focused on Israel/Palestine within the complex context of the Middle East," and then to report back to the gathered body in 2010. ^[1]

Meet Our New Regional Presbyter/Stated Clerk

Sallie will begin work with the Presbyteries of Santa Fe and Sierra Blanca on April 1. 

Sallie is a native of Dallas and a lifelong Presbyterian, who grew up in the Oak Cliff Presbyterian Church of Dallas. She received her Bachelors degree from Austin College in 1978, with a major in English and minor in music. After a brief stint in advertising where she worked for the Dallas Times Herald and two advertising agencies, Sallie discerned the call to ministry and entered Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, where she earned the Master of Divinity degree in 1987.

In 2007 Sallie earned the Doctor of Ministry degree from McCormick Theological Seminary in Chicago, where she studied preaching with the Association of Chicago Theological Schools.  Her thesis is titled "Preaching in Fallow Time: Nurturing Deep-Rooted Growth Through Word and Sacrament."