Florida Region

Greetings!  The Florida Region would like to take this opportunity to introduce the Administrative Personnel Association of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).  We are a nationwide organization with approximately 600 members in ten regions throughout the United States. Our mission is to offer opportunities for professional development and personal growth for those called by God to serve as support staff of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). This mission is accomplished by providing continuing education events for certification and occasions for fellowship, worship and spiritual nurture and prayer at both National and Regional meetings as well as seminary-sponsored training events.

The Florida Region encompasses the state and the six presbyteries within it.  Throughout the years, we have provided continuing education for church professionals that has been vital to their employing agencies; from Polity to Administrative Skills to Presbyterian Church History.  The Administrative Personnel Association has been an organization striving to provide courses poignant to the responsibilities of the church professional.

Through the National Ministries Division of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) we are accountable for the courses and accreditation we provide our members.  Because of our strict requirements, we are included in Chapter 14 of the Book of Order G14.0802 as certified lay employees who have been called to service within particular churches, governing bodies, and church-related entities.  Once certified, our members have the privilege of being listed by the Office of Certification in the official minutes of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and granted privilege of the floor at presbytery meetings.

What is the Administrative Personnel Association?

The Administrative Personnel Association is a professional association for administrative staff of churches, governing bodies, agencies and institutions of the Presbyterian Church (USA).

This organization is made up of friendly, loving people from all over the country who have bonded and have become a support line for one another. The common denominator for the people who belong to APA is their love for God and the church and their sense of service to humankind.

Administrative Personnel eligible for membership include non-ordained employees of churches and church related institutions such as:

 - Secretaries
 - Office/Church Administrators
 - Administrative Assistants
 - Computer Operators
 - Receptionists/Bookkeepers
 - Other Administrative Staff
 - Day Care Staff

Find out more at the National Administrative Personnel Association's website: