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You said yes to teach or to lead small group ministry. Now how do you prepare?

They agreed to join your educational ministries team. What can you do to encourage them?

A new members' class is forming. Is there a tool to explore basic Bible and Reformed faith together?

Register — as an individual or congregation — for online training resources at Opening Doors to Discipleship.

Three courses are now available:

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  • Teaching Skills (Course A)
  • Bible Background (Course B)
  • Presbyterian/Reformed Faith (Course C)

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How our reformed faith informs our teaching with children and youth

Although denominational loyalty is no longer a major factor when people join a church, basic precepts of the Reformed tradition continue to inform the way we teach children and youth. Jann Treadwell, certified Christian educator and director of Christian education, North Park Presbyterian Church, Dallas, Texas, outlines foundations of faith that impact educational ministry today.

 
             
 
 

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