Association of Partners in Christian Education

The mission of APCE is to connect, enrich, empower, and sustain persons who serve in and advocate for lifelong faith formation and educational ministries in the Reformed family of churches, partnering and collaborating with others in witness to Christ’s ministry of love, justice, and peace.

 

There will be an online APCE Corporation meeting via zoom (see email from President for link) on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 6:30 pm Eastern Time to consider new bylaws.  Please click the button below to see the proposed bylaws, and answers to some questions about the bylaws. Please click the second button below the bylaws to see the agenda for the meeting as well as a few key notes about how the meeting will consider these bylaws

Make sure your vote counts at the Corporation Meeting, check your membership status today.  Follow this quick how to video:

EVENTS AND NEWS

Announcing 2025 Award Recipients

The Awards and Scholarships Ministry Team is excited to announce the recipients of the Enrich-Educator of the Year and Sustain-Lifetime Achievement Award.  These winners will be celebrated at the 2025 APCE Annual Event in Memphis, Tennessee, January 29 – February 1, 2025.  

Corporation Meeting

Your vote counts!  Join us at the Corporation Meeting so your voice is heard and you can help shape the future of APCE.

Ministry Outside the Box Class

You know the way we’ve always done it isn’t working anymore, but how do we dream new dreams that actually work?  How do we get the committee and congregation to see this too?  In this 3-session workshop on how to assess your current offerings, consider what God might be calling you to do (that will work in your context), and implement new formation opportunities.  This is a hands-on class with practical tools, and you will leave with concrete written next steps.

Opening Doors to Discipleship - New: A Look at Queer Theology

Brian Ellison offers an overview to the series, explores the meaning of the term “queer theology,” placing the discipline in the broader context and history of Reformed theology.

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A Stirring In Our Souls
APCE’S Annual Event in Memphis
Jan. 29 – Feb. 1 2025

Opening Doors to Discipleship Website

Opening Doors to Discipleship (ODTD) began as an ecumenical partnership between five Reformed denominations that developed a training and learning website for church leaders. The ODTD Quick Sheet is available to answer any questions you may have regarding ODTD.

The 2024 APCE Annual Event January 24-27, 2024 St. Louis, Missouri
The 2024 APCE Annual Event January 24-27, 2024 St. Louis, Missouri

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