Many churches are struggling with if, how, and when to have conversations around disaffiliation. Even for those churches not considering disaffiliation, Courageous Conversations can provide structure for fruitful dialogue that focuses on learning. In this webinar, we will cover the need for a Design Team, covenants, and structure to gain clarity and grow as disciples.
The buzz about churches and leaders leaving The United Methodist Church through process of disaffiliation is only going to grow as we move through 2023, and as we approach a General Conference in April of 2024. Join Ken Sloane, Director of Stewardship and Generosity as we discuss realities and myths around this time in the […]
Most churches have a budget, but too many churches have a budget they’ve inherited. If your church has been in the practice of simply tweaking last year’s budget and hoping there will be enough to do mission and ministry, you’re invited to join us for this helpful webinar, as we explore tools to build a […]
The Launchpad course has been around since 2010, equipping hundreds of United Methodist new start leaders. Launchpad does not prescribe a set timeline for planting a new church – but is flexibly adaptable to multiple scenarios, from mergers to parachute drops, to second campuses to groups coming together in the wake of church disaffiliations. Launchpad […]
Ask adult disciples in your church how they first learned about being generous, and odds are they will mention watching their parents filling an offering envelope or putting money in the offering plate. They may respond about receiving coins or a dollar bill to put in the offering plate of their Sunday School class. Yet […]
Has your church started planning its 2024 Stewardship Strategy?Some are no doubt in the midst of planning and executing an annual campaign right now. It is an important piece, but it is just a piece of what could (and should) be a larger stewardship strategy for your church. Join us as we explore how your […]
We start each new year with this webinar that is focused on the new member of the stewardship team, finance committee, or church council – those who are looking to get started strong right from the first week! In all things, connect your church’s money to mission and your people’s giving to their discipleship. We’ll […]
Join us for an enlightening two-part webinar series that demystifies Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLM) like ChatGPT, tailored specifically for United Methodist Church clergy and laity. Designed for easy understanding, these sessions offer an approachable overview of groundbreaking technologies. Each session will have two available times – 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., […]
Clergy face some unique challenges when it comes to things like social security payments, estimated tax payments, housing allowances or exclusions, and reimbursed expenses. Your corner tax preparer may not understand the unique situation of clergy, and finding a preparer who does can save you substantially in money and aggravation. Join us as the Rev. […]
Worship is the heartbeat of the church. From the vital and passionate gathered celebration each week, flows the life and ministry of the whole church and the support and encouragement of those who gather each week. To plan and lead worship is an important calling in the leadership of the church. The Worship Team at […]
Worship is the heartbeat of the church. From the vital and passionate gathered celebration each week, flows the life and ministry of the whole church and the support and encouragement of those who gather each week. To plan and lead worship is an important calling in the leadership of the church. The Worship Team at […]
Our churches have been through a lot, and if your congregation is struggling financially there are a lot of things we can point to: pandemics, denominational turmoil, uncertain economy, a culture of division and frustration. While we may feel powerless when it comes to these situations, a reality much closer to home is that many […]
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