Charles Maynard is a lot of things to a lot of people. To some, he’s the author of several books on the mountains and historical characters.To some, he’s author of United Methodist books like Tidings of Comfort and Joy and A Storyteller Looks at the Parables.To others, he’s a pastor at one of the largest United Methodist congregations, […]

Charles Maynard is a lot of things to a lot of people. To some, he’s the author of several books on the mountains and historical characters.To some, he’s author of United Methodist books like Tidings of Comfort and Joy and A Storyteller Looks at the Parables.To others, he’s a pastor at one of the largest United Methodist congregations, […]

A virtual lecture series exploring virtue during a timewhen truth no longer matters in our public life and politics. What are the practices that cultivate a virtuous life, and how do they help the church to live faithfully in today's world? Dr. Stanley Hauerwas, named "America’s Best Theologian" by Time magazine in 2001 and Gilbert […]

An event to raise awareness of the pervasive substance use disorder/addiction and overdose problem we face and how faith leaders and communities of faith can use harm reduction strategies to assist individuals at risk. This free, VIRTUAL event is intended for members of the clergy, faith leaders and health ministry leaders.

This Retirement Webinar covers information specifically for participants who are planning to retire in 2022, including: Annuity choices for the Ministerial Pension Plan (MPP) and Clergy Retirement Security Program Defined Benefit plan (CRSP DB)Distribution options for the CRSP Defined Contribution plan and the United Methodist Personal Investment Plan (UMPIP)Options for deferring your benefitsNavigating Benefit Access […]

The General Commission on United Methodist Men (GCUMM) is introducing a “modern way” of doing men’s ministry. Greg Arnold, General Secretary & CEO, said we are approaching men’s and scouting ministry with a much larger and more modern vision. The Commission has re-imaged how men’s and scouting ministry can be effectively offered, packaged, and distributed […]

Are you struggling with reaching all the kids in your class? Do some kids thrive while others disrupt? Are there students of multiple ages trying to learn the same material? Do those with learning differences get lost in the background?   If so, you likely find the cookie-cutter lessons hard to implement with your particular group. Perhaps […]

Who is supervising the shower schedule for your youth group’s summer mission trip? How many adults are overseeing the costume changes for the Christmas Pageant? I know you have two adults with your Sunday School’s 4-year-old class, but what happens when someone needs a bathroom break? How do you get your teenagers to stop going […]