Testimonials

The Administrative Personnel Association has so much to offer church employees throughout the denominations of this country. Our classes range from the spiritual to the technical and have something to offer each of you. No other organization is as well equipped to nurture your mind and soul as APA is.

Though we are in a covenant with the Presbyterian Church (USA), being a member of the Presbyterian Church is not a requirement. The Presbyterian Church (USA) may be different, but we are not so different that we cannot provide spiritual and intellectual growth opportunities to those outside our denomination. That is what the Administrative Personnel Association is, the glue that holds the church or governing bodies together by the strength we give our members, regardless of how we worship or what religious affiliation we hold.

I issue a personal invitation to you to join the Administrative Personnel Association and benefiting from our networking, our courses, and our friendship. When you’re ready, we’re here for you.

Barbara Prieto

President

APA-Florida Region

As a former pastor, Interim Executive Presbyter, and Synod Executive/Stated Clerk, I have seen the value of having the staff become a part of the Administrative Personnel Association (APA) organization. The training classes are where information and skills about administration, polity and the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) governance are taught and learned. For the church, presbytery, and Synod staff I feel the church as a whole deeply benefits from the training and sharing that obviously abounds at these conferences. The levels of achievement in APA are important as administrative staff take courses and net-work across our Synod and entire denomination. My sincere thanks to APA for providing this excellent training for our church professionals. Please seriously consider becoming part of APA if you are not already.

Reginald “Reg” V. Parsons

Synod Executive/Stated Clerk

Synod of South Atlantic

“In our presbytery, we placed a high value on continuing education, encouraging our administrative staff to make the most of opportunities to learn and grow in their work. I don’t think there’s a better place for that growth than the APA. Our staff have not only had their knowledge base broadened about the life of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), but they’ve also developed friendships with other administrative staff in other parts of the church, bringing new ideas and insights into our operation. As a result, the presbytery is a better place to work and to serve Jesus Christ. Thank you, APA, for what you bring to us!”

Paul K. Hooker

Executive Presbyter & Stated Clerk

Presbytery of St. Augustine