Adventist Pastors’ Kids Ministries A Global Initiative by the Seventh-day Adventist Church

Mission To address the unique needs of pastor’s children while fostering their Christian growth with spiritual support through resources, training, and networking

Vision An effective ministry for children of pastors – at the Division, Union and Conference/Mission levels – that fosters in pastors’ children a love for God a healthy self-awareness as a child of God a growing spiritual relationship with the Seventh-day Adventist Church a renewed relationship with God and the Church where there has been alienation An increased participation in God’s Mission for the church, community, and the world

In Collaboration With Shepherdess International Prayer Ministries Family Ministries Department Children’s Ministries Department Youth Department Sabbath School Department Personal Ministries Department

Why Start this ministry? Pastors’ families are valued by the church and deserve our support as they serve the local church. Many PKs experience unique challenges and would greatly benefit from an understanding and nurturing support system.

Why Start this ministry? Many PKs are alienated from God and His Church. With fervent faith, prayer, and wise, gentle guidance, this disengagement can be reversed. Most PKs possess a heritage of mission and many gifts; they can be ignited to live the promise of Joel 2:28, 29 for God’s Spirit to be poured out on them.

Who is the target of this ministry? Pastors’ children of all ages

What components make up Team PKs?

What components make up Team PKs?

How to start a team PKs ministry in your division, union, conference (suggestions): The Division, Union, or Conference/Mission Executive Committee prayerfully selects a leader who is preferably a PK. The leader prayerfully selects a committee which includes other ministry leaders (from such ministries as Ministerial, Family, Children’s, Youth, Sabbath School, and Prayer Ministries) and some youthful PKs. Collaboration and unity between all departments of the church can make this ministry most effective.

How to start a team PKs ministry in your division, union, conference (suggestions): The Team PKs Committee prayerfully:

The Team PKs Committee prayerfully: How to start a team PKs ministry in your division, union, conference (suggestions): The Team PKs Committee prayerfully: Creates a strategic plan that addresses the spiritual, emotional, and social challenges and realities of PKs in the target region (after conducting some simple surveys and wide-based consultations)

The Team PKs Committee prayerfully: How to start a team PKs ministry in your division, union, conference (suggestions): The Team PKs Committee prayerfully: Creates a strategic plan that addresses the spiritual, emotional, and social challenges and realities of PKs in the target region (after conducting some simple surveys and wide-based consultations) Chooses an appropriate name for the ministry that will attract young PKs, and

How to start a team PKs ministry in your division, union, conference (suggestions): The Team PKs Committee prayerfully: Creates a strategic plan that addresses the spiritual, emotional, and social challenges and realities of PKs in the target region (after conducting some simple surveys and wide-based consultations) Chooses an appropriate name for the ministry that will attract young PKs, and Plans programs and ministries that address the mission, vision, and goals of their strategic plan

How to start a team PKs ministry in your division, union, conference (suggestions): The Team PKs Committee prayerfully: Creates a strategic plan that addresses the spiritual, emotional, and social challenges and realities of PKs in the target region (after conducting some simple surveys and wide-based consultations) Chooses an appropriate name for the ministry that will attract young PKs, and Plans programs and ministries that address the mission, vision, and goals of their strategic plan Begins the ministry – prayerfully!

Some Divisions currently doing PK ministry:

Euro-Asia Division

Inter-American Division

North American Division

South American Division

Southern Africa-Indian Ocean Division

Southern Asia-Pacific Division

For more information www.ministerialassociation.org/teampk Please share your ideas and what is being done for your PKs teampk@gc.adventist.org

Are the children of pastors in your division, union, conference important to you? If so, what can YOU do for them?

Let’s pause to pray for our children & for this ministry: Please turn to one person sitting next to you and pray together for: Each others’ children God to pour out His Spirit on this new ministry and to impress leaders for this ministry in your territory