Your Ministry

We just celebrated the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, and were awed by the power of His Church.  This is a busy of time of year for church staff and we sometimes forget to take the time to remember what our ministry means to all of God's children. As a member of the Administrative Personnel Association of the Presbyterian Church (USA), we find that we are spiritually nurtured through the fellowship of other APA members.  Through the support system of other lay church professionals, we have a network of professional and spiritual support to help us to be more efficient and effective in our ministry to our organizations. Through educational and certification opportunities offered at APA conferences, we gain a deeper sense of commitment and truly feel the call of working for a PCUSA church or governing body. When our professional life becomes overwhelming, there is a network of other lay personnel to help us find our way through the deluge of expectations. Classes offered at this year's Florida Region Conference include Office Administration I, Interim Ministry, Pastoral Care for Self and Others, Church History, Polity III, Book of Confessions and Presenting Your Church/Organization to the Public: Marketing.  Join us in Sarasota from May 16th through May 20th and see how being a member of this association can benefit you and your church organization. The deadline to register is April 26, 2012.   I encourage you to become a member of the APA.  Information about the certification program can be found on the Florida Region website.  Or contact Barbara Prieto, Florida Region President, at 305-666-8586. Nancy Fine Membership Chair Florida Region of the Administrative Personnel Association of the Presbyterian Church (USA)