Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Gracious Separation

How does the Gracious Separation Effect the Administrative Personnel Association?

            What do I do if my church is leaving the denomination under the Gracious Separation Agreement and I am a member of the Administrative Personnel Association of the Presbyterian Church (USA)?  Can I still remain a member of the association?  And, why should I remain a member if my church is leaving?

            The APA has a membership option for you if your church is leaving under the Gracious Separation Agreement.  You can retain your membership and your certification credits by becoming an Affiliate Member. 

            The courses offered through the APA apply to many areas of your job as staff member in a church.  Administrative classes cover such topics as Conflict Management, How to Run a Meeting, Newsletters and Bulletins, Personnel Issues, Risk Management, Stewardship Programs and Capital Campaigns, and many, many more topics that are relevant to your job.  Spiritual Studies has classes on Bible history, Biblical Interpretation and Theology.  And, of course, the Technology classes are a must for any church staff person.  By continuing your membership with the APA, you can use the skills gained through the APA to help you and your church.

            If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Barbara Prieto, the Florida Region APA President at 305-666-8586 or rivierachurch@bellsouth.net.

Nancy Fine
Florida Region Membership Chair of the Administrative Personnel Association of the Presbyterian Church (USA)
www.floridaapa.org

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