Publications and periodicals
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ideas! article: A Season of Strengthening Disciples
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Curriculum
Prepare to strengthen disciples in your church by using the free online resource Opening Doors to Discipleship, Course D: Discipleship. This article guides you through all the steps needed to navigate and register on the website as well as how to begin a course on discipleship.
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ideas! article: Be a partner in mission through the Pentecost Offering
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Curriculum
The story of Robert Morrison, a Young Adult Volunteer, whose year-long commitment to serve the homeless and care for needy youth was funded by the Pentecost Offering. Also included: about the Pentecost Offering and how your church can give.
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ideas! article: Easter is a Season
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Curriculum
Easter isn’t over the week after Easter Sunday. In fact, Easter is a season that lasts 50 whole days — until Pentecost. In this article, you’ll learn ways for your congregation to continue the Easter celebration in worship and at home.
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ideas! article: Hope for Haiti
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Curriculum
Members of the Presbyterian Haiti Response Team share their stories about continuing relief efforts in Haiti. This article takes you through the rebuilding of Port-au-Prince and Léogâne, and offers ways for you and your congregation to help restore these earthquake-ravaged cities.
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ideas! article: Making a case for summer education
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Curriculum
Many churches struggle with the decision of whether or not to offer Christian education in the summer. This article reminds us of the importance of summer education, while offering new and unconventional ideas for getting the whole congregation involved.
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ideas! article: New Every Morning
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Curriculum
Spring is often associated with new life — blossoming trees, blooming flowers, and sprouting gardens. This article takes a look at new ideas for seeing God’s work in nature and rejoicing in God’s love and mercy, which are new each day.
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ideas! article: Sacramental Practices during the Lent/Easter Cycle
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Curriculum
This article offers an invitation for congregations to participate in five shared practices over the Lenten season.
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ideas! article: Spiritual Practices for Lent
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Curriculum
This article describes ways to give special attention to the work of self-examination and repentance during the Lenten season.
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ideas! article: Talking with Children about Lent and Easter
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Curriculum
This article provides ways to teach the children in your life to understand crucial events of our Christian faith.
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ideas! article: What is Christian Education?
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Curriculum
An article for Christian educators beginning conversations about their churches’ curriculum needs for fall. It offers suggestions for evaluating and choosing curriculum, as well as inviting teachers back for another church school year.