August 2012
The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has long had a highly educated membership, but the educational gap between Presbyterians and the U.S. population has shrunk somewhat over time. The percentage of members 25 or older with a bachelor’s degree (66 percent) is still more than double that of the same age group of the U.S. population (30 percent)—down from nearly triple in the 1980s.
Ministry is the vocation of all believers. Life is a journey of discerning and living out our calling which begins with baptism. For best results, right-click the Download link (or click and use "control" key for Macintosh) and save the file.
This collection of prayers and other liturgical resources may be used when a community has experienced violence.
See how devotion to scripture, intimate fellowship, prayer and extravagant generosity are creating God given moments and growth for Kairos Church – one of 22 new worshiping communities in Atlanta Ga. Watch the video
When it’s time to consider having a campaign specialist assist your church with planning and implementing a capital campaign, there are several key areas that you should assess in being sure she/he is the right fit for your congregation.
While occupation may only be a portion of our call as disciples, the programmatic emphasis for the Sunday before Labor Day is appropriately, Christian Vocation Sunday. Cultivate a culture of call in your own congregation by claiming our theological perspective of the priesthood of all believers. Options for including this emphasis on call in the worship and activities of the congregation are included here.
This 10-minute video presents a powerful introduction to the six General Assembly agencies that make up the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Told through the experiences of a small Texas congregation, you’ll see how all six agencies collaborated with church leaders and members to revitalize and bring new hope to this Presbyterian worshiping community.
This video, ideal for all congregations to watch, highlights the work of:
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Download a flier for Montreat Multicultural Institute, November 9-16, 2012.
This 12-page booklet contains stories and photographs from the 220th General Assembly (2012).
Download this talk given at the Presbyterian Multicultural Network Dinner at the 220th General Assembly on July 5, 2012.