Fresh and Prevailing Leaders

Today’s churches need up-to-date, fresh and prevailing leaders to guide them through the many facets of church administration.  The Administrative Personnel Association of the Presbyterian Church (USA) can provide you with the resources and tools to be the best you can be for your church. Established in 1976, the APA is a professional organization created for the purpose of providing a supportive association that promotes continuing education, individual growth, communication, and fellowship for its members.  It is a group that strengthens lives both spiritually and professionally. APA members have the opportunity to become certified in Church Administration at three levels.  Courses are offered at regional conferences and at an annual national conference.  This year's national conference is in San Antonio from September 12th through September 16th.  The deadline to register is tomorrow, August 10th! The core of the APA is this certification program which allows members to gain expertise in all fields associated with their position(s) within the Presbyterian Church (USA). For more information about joining the APA, visit the Florida Region website or contact  Allyson Criminger, Florida Region President, at 904-733-8277. Nancy Fine Membership Chair and President-Elect Florida Region of the Administrative Personnel Association of the Presbyterian Church (USA)

Why is APA a Good Fit for Your Staff?

Personnel Committee members search for the right person to do the job required.  Whether it is a financial person, website administrator, secretary or office administrator, there are skills unique to each position.  But what happens after the position is filled?

            Are you providing the necessary continuing education to keep your staff members up-to-date with the latest information?  Are they familiar with the Book of Order and how it applies to your church?  Do they know how the latest marketing trends affect attendance?  Is your website targeting the right people to grow your church?

            By having your staff join the Administrative Personnel Association of the Presbyterian Church (USA), they will keep current with the latest denomination issues, marketing trends and administrative skills needed to help your church thrive and grow.  For an annual $75 membership fee, they will have a network of individuals to help them succeed.  And for approximately $500, they can attend a conference and take classes to enhance their skills.  Skills that you know they possess and skills that they want to enhance.

            Visit the Florida Region’s website (www.floridaapa.org) and see why so many PCUSA staff members are excited about the association.  Take some time to review all of the classes offered through the APA and see how they will benefit your staff and your church.  And, most importantly, take a few minutes to see why the APA is a good fit for your staff.

            For more information, contact Allyson Criminger, President of the Florida Region, at 904-733-8277 or acriminger.apunte@staugpres.org. 

Nancy Fine

President-Elect and Membership Chair

Florida Region of the APA