CEP's ministry depends on 1) the faithful support of PCA churches; 2) the generosity of individuals and 3) faithful use of CEP's resources such as the Bookstore and training conferences. These few FAQ's give a brief overview of CEP's funding challenge and present opportunities for you and your church to participate. 

We have creatively assembled a group of people who are gifted in ministry, knowledgeable in the faith and who love the PCA.  Each is uniquely equipped to assist you in particular areas of discipleship and educational ministries.  From books to seminars, curriculum to consulting, we are anxious to serve and and assist you in the local church.  As a matter of fact, our staff is actively involved in eleven different congregations of various "shapes and sizes".  
--Charles Dunahoo, Coordinator

It is in mastering the rigors of Reformed theology that Christians learn to use their minds, and develop a logical framework for their faith. Asking and answering pre-suppositional, conceptual and integrative questions about all areas of truth.  CEP's ministry is specifically targeted to help leaders, teachers and officers build on this firm foundation.

Approved Mission Statement for PCA Christian Education and Publications.  CEP is a permanent committee established by the Presbyterian Church in America General Assembly in 1973.

When the Presbyterian Church in America was established, Christian Education and Publications was one of the first three program committees put into place. Christian education is a God ordained covenantal process and the denomination established CEP to lead, nurture, and instruct its people.  From the May/June 1998 Equip for Ministry magazine.

In order to do the programs and develop the training and resources assigned by the General Assembly over the years, CEP needs $7.00 per communicant member to fund those programs. The General Assembly has approved CEP’s “ministry ask” of $7.00 per member in 2008. Full participation in support would allow CEP to carry out all of its assignments.

CEP encourages donors to use the services of the PCA Foundation to support ministry of Christian education in the PCA.  The PCA Foundation offers a variety of charitable financial services to help Christians fulfill their stewardship responsibilities and carry out their charitable desires.  Among the services offered are the Advise & Consult Fund (a donor advised fund), Endowments, Charitable Remainder Trusts, Charitable Lead Trusts, Estate Design and Bequest Processing. 

Recently, I met with a young man serving on the staff in another denomination. He wanted to know more about the PCA. From what he knew, he felt that he might be a better fit in the PCA than his present denomination. We talked about many things. I gave him some of the history, having been a part of the PCA from the beginning. We talked about the misunderstandings or misperceptions that some have voiced, such as the PCA was too narrow or too broad.

CEP is pleased to recommend the following ministries to PCA churches.  Each is often referred by teh CEP staff and each have been approved by the CEP Permanent Committee.