Publications and periodicals
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Yearly Themes for Educational Ministry
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Educational Ministries
Christian education for the year, usually re‐organizing in fall, means more than a catchy phrase or yearly theme. However when a congregation spends time identifying faith formation goals and educational values, memorable words and illustrations can help the church interpret their ministry within the church and the community. A yearly theme, united with a strong vision and dynamic plan for how the faith community will grow and learn together, strengthens a congregation’s focus and helps it fulfill its purpose.
Here are a few themes to consider with suggestions of educational values they may represent and plans for supporting ...
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Youth Group Session on Vocation
From Presbyterian Mission Agency—Christian Vocation
Assist young people in beginning to think about their gifts and the ways they can be used to glorify God throughout all aspects of their lives.
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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.