C OMING BACK HOME TO SHARE Engaging presentations

W ORKSHOP 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

W HAT PROPOSALS WOULD YOU LIKE TO SHARE WITH YOUR P RESBYTERY 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

W HAT 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 Poem 3-D Sermon focused on mission DVD Five minutes: justification, description, motion

W HAT 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 100 th 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:

P LAN 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