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2013 POINT Highlights

David Maxwell and Carol Wehrheim emphasized three key points about Feasting on the Word Curriculum for discipleship ministry:

  • Feasting on the Word is not for individual study
  • Feasting on the Word connects education and worship
  • Feasting on the Word can work in any size congregation


Ray Jones, coordinator of evangelism for the PC(USA), provided information about evangelism tools, reminding POINT representatives that the original Engage approach is available online and for download. He also informed the group that this resource will soon be revised.

Jones introduced the new Engage curriculum in partnership with Congregational Ministries Publishing (CMP). He outlined the three parts of the resource: Engage: Gospel (now available); Engage: Discipleship; and Engage: Mission. He highlighted the seven-session format and the Participant’s and Leader’s Guides that are similar to the Being Reformed series for adult education, also from CMP.

Jones gave tips about disciples as evangelists and offered suggestions for ways to use the Engage resources in a variety of settings. Jones provided a PDF of his presentation. Two video clips on sharing Scripture that Jones used in his workshop are available on the Evangelism website. The Brennan Manning video clip can be viewed on YouTube with instructions on how to purchase.

Upcoming events

These events may be of interest to members of POINT and individuals involved in the educational ministry of the church.

Please let us know about events in your area.

July 16-20, 2013*

Presbyterian Youth Triennium
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
I Am (who I am—way, truth, life), a triennial gathering of Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and Cumberland Presbyterian youth and youth leaders from around the world to focus on living the Christian faith.
Visit Presbyterian Youth Triennium for more information.

August 1-3, 2013*

Big Tent 2013
Kentucky International Convention Center, Galt House, and Hyatt Hotel, Louisville, Kentucky
Ten conferences under one roof will explore the theme: Love God. Love neighbor. Let God take care of the rest.
Register through the event website.

August 9-10, 2013*

The Main Event
South Highland Presbyterian Church, Birmingham, Alabama
Find out more at the Presbytery of Sheppards and Lapsley event page.

 

 September 16-19, 2013*
Evangelism & Church Growth Conference
St. Pete Beach, Florida
Learn more at the Let’s Get It Started event page.
 

October 14-17, 2013*

Western Christian Educators’ Conference
Zephyr Point Conference Center, Lake Tahoe, Nevada
Transformed by Hope: Imagining Faith Formation in the 21st Century with John Roberto
Find information and registration at the event website.
 

October 15-17, 2013*

Great Lakes Association of United Church Educators (GLAUCE) and Great Lakes Association of Presbyterian Church Educators (GLAPCE) Fall Conference
Potawatomi Inn at Pokagon State Park in Indiana
We Are The Church Together with Carol Wehrheim
Information and registration brochure located at apcenet.org.
 

October 20-22, 2013*

Oasis, Sponsored by Mid-Central APCE, Heartland Presbytery,
and the Synod of Mid-America
Hilton KCI, Kansas City, Missouri
Keynote: Rev. MaryAnn McKibben Dana, pastor and author
Visit http://churchresourcecenter.org or call (816) 923-5486 for more information.
 

October 21-23, 2013*

APCE Mid-Atlantic Regional Retreat
Laurel Springs Conference Center Laurel Ridge, North Carolina
Digital Christian Education with Von Clemens
Contact Sharon Vanpelt, regional representative, for more information.

*Candace Hill or another member of Congregational Ministries Publishing staff will attend.

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