Manuals and policies Archives

Resolution on Restorative Justice

Posted March 8th, 2010

This resolution affirms the continued use of restorative justice as the guiding metaphor for the work, program and ministry of the church engaged with the criminal “justice” system. If offers… Read more »

YAV – About insurance

Posted March 8th, 2010

General information about insurance for young adult volunteers.

The Power to Change – U.S. Energy Policy and Global Warming

Posted March 4th, 2010

This policy, approved by the 218th General Assembly (2008), is the first major update of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)’s energy policy in more than 27 years. This General Assembly policy… Read more »

Faithful Living Workshops: A Handbook

Posted March 3rd, 2010

Use this handbook to plan and lead a three-day intensive event to deepen interfaith relationships.

Books and Tools for Evaluating Educational Ministry

Posted February 26th, 2010

Instead of building programs, churches are seeking ways to encounter God across generations in all settings. This makes ongoing evaluation of when and how learning takes place even more important…. Read more »

Commissioned Lay Pastors in the Presbyterian Church handbook

Posted February 18th, 2010

Commissioned Lay Pastors in the Presbyterian Church

Starting New Worshiping Communities: A Process of Discernment-English

Posted February 17th, 2010

There is an exciting movement happening across the world. God’s Spirit is stirring God’s people to do new things. In places that seem desolate and forgotten, God is doing a new thing. From Hawaii to Maine, God is stirring the church to reach new people, change lives, and transform communities. Our Reformed heritage demands that we pay attention to this movement.

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