Resources & Articles
Introducing the Committee Boot Camp Course
You’re on a committee. Now what? Let’s get our leadership muscles into shape through lessons on agendas, minutes, Robert’s Rules, church-wide collaboration, and more.
Learn the basics of Presbyterianism online
It’s finally here! My “What’s Up With That” curriculum for new members in the PC(USA) is available as an e-course. If you’re new to the Presbyterian Church (USA) or want a refresher, you don’t have to wait — jump into learning right now.
Sheet Music: OLD HUNDREDTH for Four Hands
This arrangement augments the high praise of the doxology, and can be used alongside congregational singing.
Baptismal Certificate Template
There’s a host of reasons you might want a generic certificate—or simply without the PC(USA) seal—and this is one option for you to consider.
Curriculum for a PC(USA) New Members’ Class
This five-week series asks “what’s up with that?” on the burning questions of lifelong Presbyterians and newcomers alike.
Game: Preaching or Reaching?
This quick card game gets participants talking about the proclamation of the gospel. After all, there’s a fine line between creative proclamations of the Word and grifter shenanigans.
Beginning Assessment and Evaluation for Church Communications
Assessment affords your congregation a reality check, forges a path toward better stewardship of attention, and demystifies parts of human behavior online.
A Communications Glossary for Pastors and Volunteers
I’ve compiled a glossary to help pastors and volunteers wade through technical mumbo-jumbo of communications work.
Mission-driven, Data-informed Church Communications
Pastoral leaders can develop more robust, effective church communications through mission-driven, data-informed church communications. There’s no secret sauce - just some assessment, goal-setting, and follow through.
Stole Sample: What Presbyterian Ministers Recommend
Get the inside scoop on what two dozen Presbyterian ministers are wearing in worship.
Hymn text: “We Are Baptized Into Christ”
This text offers an assurance of what we profess in our baptisms, that “everflowing grace does stream to every fear and strife,” and that none can “e’er contain the Fount of steadfast grace,” our Creator and friend.
Church Toolkit for Supporting LGBTQ+ People
These resources can be used year round, but are especially helpful for churches responding to incidents of hate or crisis in their local community.
A 12-Day Devotional for Discernment
This devotion spans two weeks, centered on the Psalms. A sample schedule is provided for congregational leaders to get a jump start.
Hymn text: “The Call To Christian Service”
Theologically, this text makes theological connections between vocation, grace, and the pilgrimage of every person in Christ.
Feedback Sessions for Church Websites
Congregational leaders should be careful to solicit a broad swath of feedback when assessing an existing website or a new draft. Providing formal, structured sessions for feedback will be key in that endeavor.
Preparing for (or re-thinking) online ministry
As you prepare to revitalize your church’s communications, your success will depend on engaging the congregational system: every committee, every member, and every staff person. Your website is where the congregation’s life is expressed, which means revitalizing your website demands revitalizing your shared church life and processes.
Churches need more than ramps to be accessible. They also need web accessibility.
But the responsibility for a more equitable and accessible web doesn’t fall on people with disabilities; it falls on everyone who is designing, editing, managing, and creating websites or web content.