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What does CEP do in the PCA ?Christian Education and Publications' ministry is a part of
the Presbyterian Church in America. CEP provides training, consulting, and resources to
local PCA Churches. There is training in effective leadership principles, revitalization,
strategic planning, church evaluation, and on site consultation. There is both staff and
regional trainers for Bible study leaders, teachers, and planners, including Sunday
School. There is help and assistance in men’s, women’s youth, and
children's ministry. There are resources through curriculum, the CEP Bookstore, and
video library. Equip for Ministry is a magazine type publication for church
leaders and other interested individuals. Back to TopWhat is CEP's philosophy of ministry ... ?The philosophy and theology of the PCA reflects a biblically reformed world and life view. CEP’s role is to teach and train others to teach the Bible in the best tradition of reformed doctrine with a life changing thrust. Teaching and application of sound biblical doctrine with the best of pedagogical skills along with a culturally sensitive understanding of the world around us is our focus. CEP is attempting to do more than simply echo the past. It attempts to address this generation with the clearest, truest expression of biblical faith. Back to TopHow can CEP help revitalize our church's ministry?Through training, evaluation, and consultation CEP can
assist your church in evaluation its present ministry but also provide resources to assist
local church leaders in determining their church’s missional purpose and strategy for
implementing that ministry. CEP has developed a variety of assessment instruments for
church leaders to use in the evaluation process. Some are self-administered and give
instant feedback while others are submitted to the CEP office for more detailed analysis
and interpretation. Back to TopWhere can we get good, reformed materials for our Sunday school program?CEP has a full Sunday school curriculum produced by Great Commission Publications. This not only includes materials for children and youth but for adults, church leaders, and Vacation Bible School staffs. Call 1-800-695-3387 or link to www.gcp.org/ Back to TopCan CE/P help us with our youth and children ministries?Yes! CEP offers a wide variety of resources to assist local churches in these vital areas of ministry. CEP's youth ministry is distinctive in that is a biblically reformed, "family-based" approach. Sue Jakes, Dennis Bennett or Bob Edmiston are available to assist your church in evaluating the effectiveness of its youth and/or childrens' ministries. They can likewise provide assistance by training your staff and volunteers as well as locating prospective staff. Some of CEP's exciting ministries . . .
Contact CEP's Director of Youth Ministries Contact CEP's Director of Children's Ministries Back to TopHow can our church participate in CEP's video library?There are more than 600 titles of outstanding Christian videos available to local churches through the CEP video library. Churches can join our video library lending club and have access to all the titles. The cost is $175 per year, $100 for mission churches. More than 300 churches are members. A video catalogue of resources is available from our office. Call Jan Magnuson at 1-800-283-1357 or email video@pcanet.org Back to TopWhere can I purchase quality, Christian books?CEP operates the PCA Bookstore. It is located in the CEP Office and has a toll free number for easy accessibility. Tim Schirm and his staff are ready to assist you. CEP not only provides its recommended resources through the bookstore but will also make every effort to locate other good Christian literature for the churches and their members. While you can visit our bookstore and browse the shelves, most of our sales are a result of networking with book publishers and distributors. We attempt to locate the best prices for our customers along with prompt efficient and effective service. With our computer capability we can determine, as you order, the best and most cost efficient way of shipping your order. Call 1-800-283-1357 to order or click here for a free catalog. Back to TopCan CEP come to my church and train our leaders and teachers?Yes, we have staff and regional trainers who are available to assist your church with on-site training. CEP's specialized seminars include:
Scheduling can be handled through the CEP office 678-825-1100. Back to TopWhat is CEP's role in men's and women's ministries?As the training and education arm of the PCA, our role is to assist local churches in their role of making disciples and equipping the saints for their work of ministry. Women in the Church and Men of the Covenant are part of CEP’s training program. Through conferences, seminars, and materials CEP’s resources are aimed at the local church’s ministry through these areas. Contact CEP's Director of Women's Ministries Contact CEP's Director of Men's Ministries Back to TopHow can I receive Equip to Disciple magazine?Equip to Disciple is a quarterly resource magazine designed for the leaders of the PCA, both formal and informal leaders. The magazine contains timely articles and topics, some church news, book reviews, and tips for ministry along with carefully selected paid advertisements. A church can subscribe to a bulk number of copies which are mailed to and distributed by the local church or individuals can subscribe by contacting the CEP office. Participants in our training events receive a one year subscription of the publication. Call (678) 825-1100 or click here for more information. Back to Top
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