Self Development of People (SDOP)

Duties: In 1970,  the General Assembly gave SDOP this mandate: “The Presbyterian Committee on the Self-Development of People shall assist the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in carrying out its global commitment to work toward the self-development of economically poor, oppressed, and disadvantaged people who own, control, and benefit directly from projects that promote long-term change in their lives and communities.” There is an SDOP committee at Presbytery, Synod, and General Assembly levels, and their purpose is to participate in the empowerment of economically poor, oppressed, and disadvantaged people. Presbytery of the Pacific’s SDOP shall distribute its designated funds and recommend the distribution of national funds to self-development projects within the Presbytery according to the policies of the National Self-Development of People Committee as approved by the GA.

Chairperson:  Rev. Reginald Ragland 

Meetings: Called as needed.

Skills: A deep interest in empowering the self-reliance of people to change unjust structures that oppress people. Willingness to work with others on the committee to prayerfully invoke the guidance of the Holy Spirit when discerning the people and projects who will receive the grant money.

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SDOP Sunday (PCUSA) is March 10, 2024. Click here to learn more and to access resources.