While we are in the midst of Advent, looking forward to 2021, and reading the news about potential vaccines for the coronavirus, it seems like a good time to ponder hope. We recommend the following books and DVDs to add to your lists for 2021. Books for Your 2021 Reading List Ladder to the Light:… Continue Reading→
Book Studies for Zoom Groups
Many of our small groups will continue to meet on Zoom or a similar online platform as we begin 2021 and especially as we enter cold weather. Although video studies are an option for Zoom groups, it can be tricky and is not for everyone. The NC Conference Media Center offers these suggestions of books… Continue Reading→
Video Studies for the New Year
As we look forward to 2021, let’s take a look back at some of the video-based studies that were added to the Media Center’s collection this year. Even if your group continues to meet online, there are options for you here. For Online Small Groups Many of the videos for the studies posted here are… Continue Reading→
New Advent Devotional from WesleyMen
Written for 2020, Triptych is a daily guide through Advent and Epiphany (November 29th through January 6th). Borrowing the name of an art piece of three hinged panels, called a Triptych, each day offers a Triptych of scripture, reflection, and prayer. Using selections from the daily readings of the Revised Common Lectionary (Year B), this… Continue Reading→
New Wesleyan Financial Discipleship Program
Does your church use Financial Peace University for a personal finance program? Now, there is a better option. Switch to Saving Grace: A Guide to Financial Well-Being. It provides all that participants need to plan for and reach their financial goals, but more than that, it is grounded in Wesleyan values. And it will cost… Continue Reading→
Invite Bishop Willimon to Your Online Small Group
Will Willimon has a new book out, and his publisher is receiving requests for him to attend virtual small group meetings that discuss the book, The Gospel for the Person Who Has Everything. Willimon is a retired United Methodist Bishop and current Professor of the Practice of Christian Ministry at Duke University. He is also… Continue Reading→
Now is the Time to Grow Your Small Group Ministry
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many churches have been turning to the power of small groups to build connections and serve communities while we have not been gathering in-person for worship services. Small groups have been meeting online and outdoors. They provide a faith community to journey with through life, grow in faith, and serve God’s… Continue Reading→
How Your Church Can Survive This Election Year
Take an already stressful year and add in the tensest political season in our lifetime. What is a pastor to do? These resources promise to offer guidance and clarity for the role of the church during an election year. First, make sure you review guidelines from The United Methodist Church and the IRS about what… Continue Reading→
Solve Your Church’s Pandemic Problems
We are facing problems this year that we never expected. Use these resources to thrive in ministry: When you can’t worship inside the church building, When most ministry work happens online, When church members are feeling disconnected, When giving has decreased, When you don’t know what the future holds, and How to make sense of… Continue Reading→
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