Coming back home to share Engaging presentations

Workshop outline What proposals would you like to share with your Presbytery as a result of this event? What are some ways we can communicate a message? How can we be engaging? Plan and practice your presentation

What proposals would you like to share with your Presbytery as a result of this event? Plan a mission fair presenting Presbyterian World Mission Programs, other mission GAC agencies (PDA, PHP, SDOP), and mission programs from the congregations within the Presbyteries Recruit volunteers from congregations to form a network of mission advocates Form a network of churches interested in missions Organize clusters of churches engaged in mission Plan elder gatherings Challenge each congregation to be in relationship with at least one mission co-worker

What are some ways we can communicate a message? PowerPoint presentations Storytelling Posters Group of friends at a home Mission survey Skit Reading children’s books Photos (worth 1000 words) Skype a mission worker Song Articles and newsletters Web sites Email Poem 3-D Sermon focused on mission DVD Five minutes: justification, description, motion

What are some ways we can communicate a message? Examples Jigsaw puzzle for a financial campaign Assortment of gifts for a Presbyterian Heritage Campaign Play dough for the 100th anniversary celebration Be aware of the possibilities to engage As many senses as you can: sight, hearing, touch, taste, smell As many learning styles as you can: auditory, visual, hands-on learning As many intelligences as you can:

Plan and practice your presentation Plan a 5 minute presentation Audience: presbytery meeting Components: justification, description of the project or program being proposed, motion to be approved by the presbytery Practice your presentation Present for the whole group