The Committee on Ministry voted that all ministers serving churches in JCP are required to attend training.  This includes the pulpit supply list, and anyone preaching regularly in congregations.
Daytime training events will include lunch by the host church.   CDC current safety guidelines. 
​If you would like to host a training, please contact Malinda Spencer.  

First Presbyterian, Iola, Kansas
​August 17 at 10 a.m.

First Presbyterian, Joplin, Missouri
​September 22 at 10 a.m.

EVENING! Ozark Presbyterian, Ozark Missouri, 
5 - 7:30, includes light supper

Free Education Ministry Assessment Tool

Evangelism!

The 8 Habits of Evangelism resource identifies and explores eight habits of faith which invite the reader on a journey into the love of God, the lives of our neighbors, and the transformation of creation. This resource is available now in English, Spanish and Korean and it is completely free! 
View the materials and download social media images that you can share.

​Stewardship Kaleidoscope Registration Opens
September 13 – 15, 2021

Stewardship Kaleidoscope is an annual conference offering excellent plenary speakers, informative workshop leaders, provocative worship experiences, and incredible networking opportunities for all who are passionate about stewardship and generosity. Drawing leaders from across the Presbyterian Church (PCUSA) and other ecumenical partners, Stewardship Kaleidoscope is designed to help participants explore stewardship, in its many colorful dimensions!
Our mission is to create an annual event that:
Ignites generosity Gives practical tools for cultivating generosity in congregations Expands the leadership capacity of those who lead stewardship initiatives Cultivates adaptive approaches for funding Christ’s mission Venues vary annually, and you can count on Stewardship Kaleidoscope to provide Real Tools for Real Ministry!
Learn More Here

Financial Discipleship Is a Way to Serve God

Would you like to attend the Stewardship Kaleidoscope, but you don't have enough continuing education money?
The Presbyterian Foundation has grants available for pastors and CREs.  These are matching grants, covering up to half the expenses of the event.  Eligible expenses are registration, transportation, lodging, meals, and other expenses.  The Foundation says "Church stewardship teams are encouraged to apply with their pastors."

The Educator’s Certification Committee (ECC) of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has created a training process for you.  Click on the button below for more information. 

GenOn Ministries is excited to share a new resource for all ages to explore God’s great outdoors together!
Spring at Home and in Community is a seven-session, interactive devotional to use at home or with the church community from the Sunday after Easter to Pentecost. Short, easy-to-do sessions of an Acts passage reading (Revised Common Lectionary Year B), an activity based on that passage, and a prayer. Written for all ages with an emphasis on outdoor activities. Price includes permission for churches to distribute (print or e-mail) to all households in the congregation individuals to use in their home or share with their small group, "bubble," or extended family church leaders to use for the planning of church-based outdoor gatherings.  Ideas are included for virtual gatherings and ways to experience outdoors together.
Session themes: Sharing, Strengthening, Healing, Guiding, Receiving, Choosing, Pouring
Sharing session (Week One) is available as a free sample.
Spring at Home and in Community is $18 and immediately downloadable.

Helpful videos useful for interpretation of Shared Mission and Per Capita.

SAVE THE DATE!
Equipping the Saints will be held on Saturday October 23, 2021 and feature David Gambrell, Associate for Worship and editor of Call to Worship.