Denominational Ministry Allocation Featuring Christian Education Ministries (CEM)


By Meredith Cavin


need. With the shortfall in the DMF, it was prudent to examine each ministry. I was selected to meet with Dr. Brent Turner, Director of Christian Education Ministries. This report is presented to help churches gain a better understanding of the purpose of CEM, to identify ministry offerings, and to encour- age our continued support for this vital denominational ministry. As stated in the 2019 Minutes of Synod, CEM’s purpose is to “initiate, develop, promote, coordinate, and evalu-


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ate comprehensive programs of Christian Education for Synod, presbyteries and congregations that will help equip  through the following examples.


• Leadership training is available for teachers, leaders, staff, elders, deacons, church treasurers and others in all churches and presbyteries. Discipleship seminars have been held in several presbyteries. In recent years training webinars have been made available on a variety of topics. • Our bookstore provides Bibles, Bible Studies, books and resources which have been recommended, examined by a subcommittee, and approved by the whole board. These materials can be ordered and are available at The ARP Center, Synod and the Family Bible Conference. Print publications include our Form of Government and The Adult Quarterly. (arpbookstore.com) • Synod-wide camps and conferences including Horizon, Quest, Camp Joy (10 weeks/5 states), the Appalachia Mission, and the Family Bible Conference are planned and coordinated.


Dr. Turner is the “face” of CEM traveling


throughout Synod, speaking at presbytery meetings and for local congregations. His  administrative assistant. My previous service on the CEM


Board made me aware that services are available to all churches. During my pastorates, I found the recommenda- tions and support to help plan, prepare and present conferences which resulted in encouragement, strengthening, and challenging the whole church. Congre-       Biblical mandate to “proclaim the Gos- pel” and “to equip the saints for the work of the ministry.”


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t the fall 2019 meeting of the Board of Stewardship it was determined that members of the board would meet with the Director of each denominational ministry receiving yearly support of $100,000 or more from the 


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These opportunities are


offered to all upon request. I found that CEM is using resources wisely while working for the spiritual health and well being of all church members. I strongly encourage continued support of this vital ministry as we work together to bring Christ to the world.


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Reverend Meredith Cavin is a retired minister of Mississippi Valley Presbytery. He is a member of the Board of Stewardship.


March/April 2020


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