Latest Updates
-
Detecting Disinformation Free Webinars
The Florida Conference of The United Methodist Church recently hosted four webinars on Detecting Disinformation. The recordings of those webinars are available to view online for free. In our era of 24-hour news and social media, it is more important than ever to understand how to know if the information you are receiving is factually… Continue Reading→
-
2021 Mileage Rates Released
On December 22, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service issued the 2021 standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. Beginning on Jan. 1, 2021, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups, or panel trucks) will be: 56… Continue Reading→
-
Supporting Mental Health in the Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought illness, grief, stress, and it is taxing our mental health. Although it is a trendy word in our culture, self-care is important and biblical. We also need to be sure that our congregations offer structured caring ministries so that we can care for one another. Many of us are grieving… Continue Reading→
-
Discipleship Resources for Leaders
Discipleship Level 5: Maturing Invites others to follow Jesus. Generously gives of themselves.Maturing Christians will become leaders in formal or informal roles in your church. They will influence others by the way they live their lives – worshiping, giving, inviting, and participating in the life of Christ daily. How can you encourage these mature disciples… Continue Reading→
-
Discipleship Resources for Christ-Followers
Discipleship Level 4: Growing Practices spiritual disciplines. Seeks to follow the ways of Jesus in everyday life.Growing Christians need to be continually supported and educated as they seek to follow Jesus in their everyday lives. What resources and topics will encourage spiritual discipline and following the way of Jesus? How can you connect this way… Continue Reading→
-
Discipleship Resources for New Members
Discipleship Level 3: Beginning Regularly attends church, reads the Bible, gives of themselves. Seeking to become Christ-like. How can you best meet the needs of someone who has made a commitment to your church? Maybe they are regularly participating in the life of your church. Maybe they have joined as a new member. Nurture these… Continue Reading→