What is a Christian Educator?
"Christian educators are persons called by God to a ministry of education who demonstrate their faith in and love for Jesus Christ, are dedicated to the life of faith and are serious in purpose, honest in character, and joyful in service. . . It is expected that Christian educators be persons with skills and training in biblical interpretation, Reformed theology, human development, religious education theory and practice, and the polity, programs, and mission of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). They should be encouraged by their session and presbytery to meet, or prepare to meet, the accrediting requirements defined in [G-14.0720]." Book of Order G-14.0710 and G.14-0711.
These pages are for Educators, Christian Education Committees,
Certification Advisors, presbyteries, others interested in educators
and/or certification. Christian educators are persons called
to and employed in the ministry of education in a particular church,
churches or governing bodies.
Looking for Christian education curriculum options?
PC(USA) Congregational Ministries Publishing can help you find the materials for your church’s educational ministry.
Frequently Asked Questions of the Proposed Amendments to the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) related to
Certified Christian Educators
Throughout the coming months, presbyteries will be voting on amendments to the PC(USA) Constitution. Among those are two amendments related to certified Christian educators. To assist in giving more background and information about these issues, this document was prepared by the Office of Vocation and the Office of Constitutional Services.
Association of Presbyterian Christian Educators Annual Event 2009
- Crowne Plaza Riverwalk and The Sheraton Gunter Hotels
- San Antonio, Texas
- January 28 - 31, 2009
See more information at the APCE Web site.
Continuing education for volunteers
 Opening Doors to Discipleship, the free online training resource, now offers two courses: Course A, Teaching Skills and Course B, Bible Background. Each course provides 12 sessions of interactive learning for volunteer training, leader development, or with Course B, member faith formation. Contact your presbytery resource center or the office of Christian education for the PC(USA) log-in code. For security purposes, this number is unavailable on the Web. Watch for Course C: Presbyterian/Reformed Faith coming later in 2008.
Certified Educators: Update contact information
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