Mission Staff Around the World

The PCC supports the Rev. Dr. Blair D. Bertrand as he serves as a Malawi Liaison with the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) in the Synod of Blantyre.

Based in Ottawa, Ont., Blair serves as full-time mission staff, staying connected with the PCC’s partners in Malawi. Working with the Principal of Zomba Theological College (ZTC), Blair assists with the development of curricula and policies of the College, coaches the Malawian PhD candidate who is a ZTC lecturer, develops the ZTC library and encourages research and academic exchanges. At Theological Education by Extension in Malawi (TEEM), Blair assists with lay training materials, revisions to the Diploma workbooks and development of lay Bible curricula.

Presbyterians Sharing supports the Rev. Joel Sherbino as he serves as the part-time Malawi Liaison with the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian, Blantyre Synod. Joel seeks opportunities for Canadian Presbyterians to engage in Christ’s mission in Malawi.

Presbyterians Sharing supports David McIntosh, co-director of the Centre for Minority Issues and Mission (CMIM) in Tokyo, Japan. David works with ecumenical and civil society partners to combat racism and advocates for improvements to legal and administrative supports for vulnerable minorities.

The Rev. Dr. Paul McLean has been serving as a Bible Translation Advisor in partnership with the Presbyterian Church in Taiwan and the Bible Society in Taiwan since 2012. Paul is currently working with eleven teams, one Hakka and ten indigenous: ‘Amis, Bunun, Paiwan, Pinuyumayan, Sediq-Toda, Tayal, Tsou, plus three small dialects of Ngudradrekai (Maolin, Tona and Wanshan). In August 2020, he began supporting the Tao NT revision project on Lanyu (Orchid Island) off the SE coast of Taiwan.

Supported by Presbyterians Sharing, the Rev. Jeanie Lee began her appointment with Kalunba Social Services Ltd., a refugee ministry of the Reformed Church in Hungary, in November 2019. At Kalunba, Jeanie is building relationships with the refugee clientele, providing leadership in the tailoring program, participating in community activities and supporting the children and mothers who participate in the various programs.