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National Elders Conference
The National Elders Conference was one of the 10 conferences in the Big Tent in Atlanta, June 11-13, 2009. Below are some of the presentations that were shared with the participants by the plenary leaders.
 From Gradye Parsons, stated clerk of the General Assembly
Becoming Dangerous Elders 
Focusing on the key leadership roles of elders, participants learned that the Book of Order does not ask them to be a board of directors, but equal partners in ministry with the pastor(s) in the congregation.
 From Rodger Nishioka, the Benton Associate Professor of Christian Education, Columbia Theological Seminary
Leaders for a Changing Church
Exploring eight significant trends that are changing the shape of ministry for the 21st century.
 From Byron Wade, vice moderator of the 218th General Assembly and pastor, Davie Street Presbyterian Church in Raleigh, N.C.
Attracting Young Adults and Youth to the PC(USA)
What does a congregation need to consider if it wants to be relevant to younger generations?
 Elaine Barnett, Certified Christian Educator, and Vince Patton, executive director of church relations and communications, Presbyterian Publishing Corp.
Tools for Training Leaders for a Changing Church
Helping new and experienced PC(USA) church officers understand their role is a major way to strengthen the mission and ministry of a congregation. Identifying excellent and accessible officer training resources is a key to significant officer development. Participants learned about denominational resources for church leaders and creative ways to use them in developing and training leaders. Participants also learned firsthand about PresbyterianLeader.com, an exciting new Web site for Presbyterian leaders that includes worship aids, church officer training materials, thought-provoking essays from Presbyterian leaders, baptism and ordination certificates, and other resources. PresbyterianLeader.com was developed by the Presbyterian Publishing Corporation in partnership with the Office of the General Assembly and offices in the General Assembly Mission Council.
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