Thursday, July 17, 2014

Today in the PC-USA Mission Yearbook

The Mission Yearbook for Prayer and Study is a daily devotional with 365 inspiring mission stories that come from next door and all across the globe. It inspires thousands of Presbyterians daily as they uphold the mission of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) in intercessory prayer. How often have you wondered, where are the young adults in the PC(USA)? Wonder no longer. The 2014 Presbyterian Mission Yearbook for Prayer and Study is devoted to the theme of young adults in the church. Its stories, many told by young adults, lift up how Presbyterians of all ages are engaging and joining with Presbyterian young adults in reforming the church for Christ’s mission.

Today in the Mission Yearbook: July 17, 2014


PRESBYTERY OF MIDDLE TENNESSEE - After decades of investment in youth ministry, First Presbyterian Church (FPC) of Nashville launched a young adult ministry in 2012 with the calling of an associate pastor for young adult ministry. FPC seeks to encourage young adult spiritual development, biblical literacy, worship attendance, and mission service. Recognizing that there is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all ministry with this population, FPC has responded by offering four different Sunday school classes, several Bible studies, special mission trips, dinner fellowships, service events, and a contemporary Sunday evening service. Even as FPC strives to keep pace with young adults’ rapidly changing lives, two constants have emerged: the hunger of young adults for adult spiritual mentors and the conviction of the congregation that young adults are dynamic contributors to FPC ...

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