The Office of Christian Formation seeks to honor the unique gifts, challenges and opportunities that come with every age and stage in a person’s lifetime of faith formation. We introduce and provide resources for essential Christian practices that can be followed by churches, in families, by individuals young and older, in communities, small groups, classrooms and retreats. The following resources come from our office, departments within the Presbyterian Mission Agency, other agencies within the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and our partner associations.
Quicksheets are 2-3 page PDF’s full of ministry ideas and links to other resources on a variety of topics in the area of Christian Formation. In addition to our Quicksheets we have recently added two additional resource types. Compass Points are 3-4 page PDF’s which offer a guide for faith in practice on a particular formation topic. Resource Roadmaps are 2 page PDF’s which offer short notes on big topics in the format of links and lists. We offer the following resources to support leaders and congregations:
Leadership Resources
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- NEW Post Pandemic Pondering and Planning – A Resource for Faith Re-Formation
Are you pondering and evaluating how your faith community will move into post-pandemic relationships and programs? This resource provides guided opportunities to brainstorm, reflect, act and pray about how to re-form into your community’s future using a creative format. There are questions and creative space for reflection provided. (Created in partnership between the Office of Christian Formation and APCE) - NEW What Next?
What Next? A creative tool to help ministries and communities of faith re-imagine our programs and life together. This tool will help you identify and discern creative new approaches, new ministries and new ways of being the big C church in a post-pandemic age with an eye to outreach and the surrounding community. This is appropriate for all different kinds of ministry contexts and communities including camps, preschools, campus ministry, outreach programs, and worshipping communities. This is intended for group work over several sessions or a one longer gathering. (Created in partnership between the Office of Christian Formation and RootedGood. - NEW Re-Formation Resource Roadmap
This Resource Roadmap includes links for articles, evaluation tools, hybrid ministry, and technology for post pandemic planning and re-formation. - Trauma Informed Ministry
Trauma informed pedagogy is not a packaged program or a step-by-step curriculum. Rather, it intentionally integrates the six principles of trauma-informed care into our educational ministries as we create and adapt in new environments. - Scattered Church
Scattered Church includes resources to help congregational and new worshiping community leaders consider both theological and practical issues when reimagining the ways we gather as disciples of Jesus during this time of the Covid Pandemic and Re-Entry. There are leadership resources like Engaging new Modes of Ministry and Decerning new ways of Ministry. Under additional resources you will find Hybrid Ministry Resources, Beginning Conversations for Re-Entry and Remote Faith Formation with Guidelines for Re-Entry.
Intergenerational Ministry Resources
Intergenerational Formation
Children’s Ministry Resources
NEW – Here is a series of three resources on Supporting Grieving Children.- Supporting Grieving Children
- Supporting Grieving Children Amid Loss: Activities for Children
- Supporting Grieving Children Resource Roadmap
Youth Ministry Resources
- Prayer and Spirituality Resources
- Parents and Caregivers Resources
- Worship and Seasons of the Church
- Supporting Leaders of Youth Ministry
- Youth Group, Bible Study and Programs
- Spanish Resources
- Mission and Social Justice Resources
Youth Quicksheets Index
Young Adults/Collegiate Ministry Resources- Connecting with UKirk Collegiate Ministries
- What’s Next After Youth Ministry
- Board Members Guide
- Being Grounded, Campus Ministry and Mental Health
- Mental Health Issues on College Campuses
- Celebrating the LGBTQA+ Community
- Guide for Maximizing Social Media Use
- How to Help Students Articulate Their Values
- Worship Themes and Sermon Series
- How to Start a UKirk Ministry
- Lost in Authenticity – Pastoring in a Pandemic
Adult/Older Adult Ministry Resources
- Mental Health Matters: An overview of mental health issues that affect older adults. (Part One)
- Mental Health Matters: Bridge Over Troubled Waters (Part Two)
- Stay Connected Screen Free
- Grandparents, Godparents and Faith
- Supporting Older Adults During COVID-19
- Online Memorial Services
- Grief: The importance and challenging blessing of mourning
Worship Resources
- How to Start a Prayer Group | Worship Books and Intergenerational Ministry | This is My Song | Holy Humor
Special Emphasis Day Resources
- College and Young Adult Sunday Resources (August 8)
- A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood: Mr. Rogers Day
- Neighboring Sunday
Curriculum Resources
The PC(USA) offers a central online store where you can find all PC(USA)-produced books, curriculum and resources in one place.
- 2021 Curriculum Overview
- Matthew 25 Resource Guide – Here is a guide with books and digital resources for children, youth, and adults around three foci of the Matthew 25 vision.
- The PC(USA) Store is a comprehensive selection of PC(USA) resources that supports age and stage formation.
- The NEW Follow Me Curriculum is for all ages and focuses on faith practices.
- The Thoughtful Christian
- To find a comprehensive list of curriculum, check out the Christian Education and Church Ministries downloadable catalog.
Quick Link Resource List for PMA and Other Agencies
Each of these is a PDF with quick links to helpful resources available from each of these areas.- Matthew 25 Resources and Programs
- Theology, Formation & Evangelism Resources
- Office of General Assembly and Presbyterian Historical Society
- Special Offerings and Mission Engagement & Support (as well as other agency links)
- Racial Equity and Women’s Intercultural Ministries
- World Mission
- Compassion, Peace and Justice Ministries
- NEW Post Pandemic Pondering and Planning – A Resource for Faith Re-Formation
