1. Coming back home to share
Engaging presentations

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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
Poem
3-D
Sermon focused on mission
DVD
Five minutes: justification, description, motion

5. 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:

7. 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