Our Mission
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.
Our Vision
The vision of APCE is to cultivate a vibrant and inclusive Christian community of leaders where growing in faith matters and lives are being transformed.
Our Values
As an association living into our mission and vision, we express our values through:- Service to Christ and the Church
- Support and advocacy for faith formation and educational ministries and their leaders
- Commitment to Reformed theology
- Commitment to lifelong discipleship
- Nurturing the power of relationships
- Actively living out justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion
- Engaging in critical thinking and dialogue
- Promoting leadership development and organizational best practices
What is APCE?
The Association of Partners in Christian Education (APCE) is a diverse and growing network of faith formation leaders, Christian educators, pastors, camp and retreat leaders, chaplains, seminary faculty, students, volunteers, and ministry professionals committed to nurturing lifelong faith formation across generations. Rooted in the Reformed tradition while embracing broad ecumenical collaboration, APCE connects ministry leaders from across denominational backgrounds and ministry settings. Through national gatherings, educational opportunities, networking, leadership development, and collaborative ministry initiatives, APCE supports those who help the church grow in faith, wisdom, justice, and discipleship.
