You have been elected as a member of your presbyterial or synodic Board of Christian Education. So now what? Your participation in the board’s work and its recommendations, events, and resources will impact not only the participants but also the entire Cumberland Presbyterian Church.

An alert, informed, and committed board can serve a vital ministry in enabling churches to fulfill their educational goals. It’s a high calling and nothing less. It’s more than an appointment, it’s a call to service. With an awareness of God’s call, the board can care for, support, and build up the congregations entrusted to it.

This Handbook is designed for members of presbytery and synod boards that have primary responsibility for Christian education. It is intended to be a flexible tool, no rigid structure is suggested. The goal of this book is to:

• provide basic information about the purpose and task of the board

• offer planning aids

• spark creative programming ideas

• present a one-day planning model

• and supply sample data gathering tools.