A one day seminar entitled “Not Your Parents’ Offering Plate” led by Dr. J. Clif Christopher, President and Founder of Horizons Stewardship Co., will be held at the United Methodist Building on Monday, March 19, 2012. Topics covered will include why a cultural change in Christian financial stewardship must occur, why people give, generational differences in giving attitudes, how to effectively use the three pockets of giving, how to succeed in a capital campaign, the need to do planned giving now, and why all pastors need to know who gives what. Space is limited, so visit our Stewardship page for more information about the seminar and how to register.

The General Board of Discipleship (GBOD) is hosting a free webinar on Thursday, March 8, 2012 at 6:30 p.m. Central Standard Time (Chicago, GMT-06:00). Many United Methodists hear the word “apportionment” and think only of a burden placed upon the local church, but they have only seen it from one side. What if they could see the countless ways lives are touched, and the how their church has made a difference by participating in our global shared ministries? Find out how you can help tell those stories! Click here to register for this session.

United Methodist Insurance will host a new webinar, “Crisis Communication Planning” on Thursday, March 15, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. eastern time.  Presenters will be Rev. Joy Melton, Chief Resource Officer of United Methodist Insurance and Lee Brogden Culberson of Professional Mojo.

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United Methodist Insurance will host a new webinar, “Record Keeping Basics for Judicial Complaints” on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. eastern time.  Presenters will be Rev. Joy Melton, Chief Resource Officer of United Methodist Insurance and Rev. Darryl Stephens, of the General Commission on the Status & Role of Women.

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United Methodist Insurance will host a new webinar, “Safe Sanctuaries: Tips, Trends & Issues in Background Screening” on Thursday, February 9, 2012 at 4:00 p.m. eastern time.  Presenters will be Rev. Joy Melton, Chief Resource Officer of United Methodist Insurance and Chad Stair of Trak-1 Technology.

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