International Partners

Four Life-giving Partnerships

In its striving for peace and justice, Pullen has found common cause with siblings around the world, from Cuba and Nicaragua to England and the Republic of Georgia. These relationships broaden our knowledge of the needs of the world and spiritually enrich our congregation. While stretching thousands of miles across ten time zones, our international partnerships are at the very heart of our congregational life and ministry. Together we seek to make God's vision of "justice love" a global reality.

Repenting from the spiritual hubris and colonizing history of church missions, our ministries of accompaniment are rooted in mutuality and solidarity. We strive to be trustworthy companions of our global siblings, offering a ministry of presence and weaving together a network of justice-seekers and peace-makers in common cause. Although contributions of work and financial support are important aspects of our partnerships, a ministry of presence is our central vocation. In working alongside our international partners, we often gain clarity as to what God might be calling us to do in our context. 

Financial support for these partnerships is distributed through our Missions and Outreach Council. In addition to these funds from our annual budget, we also receive a special Advent Offering and other individual contributions to support the work of our global partners. To learn more about these partnerships, please contact Rev. Ian Carr McPherson, Minister of Social Justice and Students at imcpherson@pullen.org.

 First Baptist Church

Matanzas, Cuba

First Baptist Church and the Kairos Center - Matanzas, Cuba

One of the first LGBTQIA+ affirming congregations in Cuba, First Baptist Matanzas has long been on the prophetic edge of the Christian tradition. Its community outreach arm, the Kairos Center, provides meals, music classes, community, and hope to its city. 

 Community of the Cross of Nails

Coventry, England

Community of the Cross of Nails - Coventry, England

Inspired by the reconciling work of this small English city after being bombed by Nazi Germany in WWII, this international network connects Pullen's labors for reconciliation, justice, and peace with churches and other institutions around the world.