The Acts 16:5 Initiative
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Acts 16:5 is a Presbytery-wide initiative designed to empower your congregation to determine God's call and to steward your time, treasure and talents toward the pursuit of that call.
The unique resources, accountability partnerships and encouragement from experienced professionals, aided by the Holy Spirit and coupled with faithful Scripture-reading and prayer make this church transformation opportunity different from others you may have seen. This program is designed to work with churches of all sizes and shapes. Acts 16:5 assumes a desire to minister in the name of Christ to people beyond the walls of the church.
To learn more please contact the Presbytery Office at 310.670.5076.
Web-based Resources:
theology
lent-easter
stewardship
internet evangelism- Developed by Resource Center Director Kathy Porter, the newsletters contain many resources that you can use immediately.
Christian Education
ideas and resources- Where to find the resources you need for your church's Christian Education program.
Stewardship & Stewardship Education
ideas and resources- How can you emphasize giving as a response to God's love as opposed to just "fundraising" to meet the church's budget and needs?
Church Budgets & Church Finances
ideas and resources- Responsible money-management resources, resources for dealing with budgeting, loans, grants, taxes, etc.
Worship Resources
ideas and resources
spiritual formation resources- Music and general worship resources for both traditional worship and more contemporary formats. Spiritual Formation resources are listed separately; see the link above.
Health Ministries in the Congregation
ideas and resources- Healthy Congregation resources, including a walk-for-health plan from PC (USA)
Supporting Theological Education (TEF)
information- What's TEF?
More about TEF: The Need; How to Become Involved
- Presbytery's Honor Roll of Participants
Seminary Information: List and Newsletter
Supporting Presbyterian Mission and Presbyterian Mission Co-workers
ideas and resources- Ways that your congregation can support Presbyterian mission co-workers overseas and within the United States.
Connections: Linking to PCUSA, Ecumenical Groups and Regional Projects
links- Essential PC (USA) links and connections
How to connect with Synod resources
Regional and Ecumenical contacts
Presbytery Mission Projects; Mission Interpretation and Promotion
links- Mission Advocate News
- Presbytery-sponsored mission projects
- News of Presbyterians engaged in mission worldwide
- Mission Interpretation and Promotion Committee News