Shared Ministry is a cooperative ministry of the presbyteries of Boise, Eastern Oregon and Kendall. The Shared Ministry programs have been and continue to serve the Presbyteries by providing and supporting lay leadership training. Shared Ministry includes the Paul K. Kessell Resource Center providing resources to congregations and leaders of the three presbyteries.
Vacation Bible School 2012
It is not too early to start choosing your VBS curriculum for 2012. Ministry-to-Children is a great place to start your review of curriculum for next summer. Be sure to also take a look at PC(USA) Church Store many of their VBS materials are 75% off.
Shared Ministry Conference 
The Church as First Responder: Mental Health First Aid
Featuring: Rev. Stephen Kliewer
A huge thank you to Stephen Kliewer for providing such great information. The conference was very informative and eye opening regarding the issues faced by the many struggling with mental illness.
Additional information about Mental Health First Aid can be found on the Mental Health First Aid USA web site.
If you were not able to join us in Pendleton, here are a few hightlights!

Participants at the Red Lion in Pendleton, Oregon.

Featured speaker, Rev. Stephen Kliewer
Explore the Biblical theme of exile used to describe the difficulties faced by individuals in this Policy statement on Mental Illness published by PC(USA) called, Comfort my People.
Click here to read more

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