The Board of Christian Education and Discipleship is comprised of Friends with gifts, expertise and passion for assisting others to follow Christ faithfully and to be transformed into His image. Specific responsibilities include:

• Assist local faith communities in finding or developing appropriate resources for spiritual growth, discipleship and spiritual formation for all ages (examples: Sunday school for all ages, weekday clubs and activities, Vacation Bible School, small groups, new educational materials/models)
• Promote and develop appropriate teacher education training throughout NWYM
• Encourage Bible reading, literacy and understanding among all Friends
• Promote peace education within NWYM and conscientious objection among young Friends
• Develop and promote resources for Friends education, history, testimonies, spirituality, and ministry
• Maintain and publish lists of recommended books, tapes, and other media that encourage Christian/Friends belief and practice for use in local faith communities and homes
• Oversee programming for Children’s Yearly Meeting during our annual sessions
  • Provide suitable leadership
  • Give careful attention to the content and focus for the week
• Publicize and encourage NWYM-sponsored spiritual formation activities and programs, camps, and retreats
• Work with NWYM-related camps to develop suitable programming and to foster mutually beneficial relationships between the Yearly Meeting and our affiliated camps
• Provide connection and encouragement to Friends schools in NWYM
• Cooperate with other EFI yearly meetings in joint education-related efforts. Send representatives to serve on relevant commissions
• Oversee NWYM and local faith community policies for child protection and safety awareness