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Impact of Vital Congregation Example from Romans 12
By: Phil Schroeder
on
2/3/2012
Worship—Lively, Joyful, and Traditional
When asked to choose which aspects of their congregation they most valued, the item receiving the highest number of responses from United Methodists participating in the U.S. Congregational Life Survey was the “traditional style of worship or music.” The survey also asked what style of music they preferred and “traditional hymns” was chosen twice as often as the next most frequent choice of styles.
When the Call to Action report was released, Lee’s Summit United Methodist Church in Lee’s Summit, Missouri, took note of the identified drivers of congregational vitality, including the importance of a mix of contemporary and traditional services.
Characteristics of a Healthy Youth Ministry
By: Mike Selleck
on
1/4/2012
Topics:
Local Church Concerns, Leadership
Kenda Dean, a United Methodist pastor in the Baltimore-Washington Annual Conference and Professor of Youth, Church and Culture at Princeton Theological Seminary, shared this list of the Top 10 Characteristics of a Healthy Youth Ministry on her blog at http://kendadean.com/. What would you add?
Apportioned Giving Resources
By: Keith Cox
on
12/21/2011
Topics:
Accounting and Finance
It is a very common occurrence that we in the North Georgia Conference Treasurer's Office receive inquiries about our United Methodist apportioned giving system.
Most often we hear questions like “What are apportionments?” “When I tithe to my church, where does that money go?” “How can I explain the North Georgia Conference Budget to my congregation?” These are vital questions in the life of the United Methodist Church that deserve honest and clear answers.
Most often we hear questions like “What are apportionments?” “When I tithe to my church, where does that money go?” “How can I explain the North Georgia Conference Budget to my congregation?” These are vital questions in the life of the United Methodist Church that deserve honest and clear answers.
Layaway in A Manger - Wesley UMC in Evans
By: Phil Schroeder
on
12/13/2011
Topics:
Acts of Christian Kindness
Wesley UMC in Evans is Blessing the Community for Christ by paying down the gifts in layaway in stores across the Augusta area.
Recent Developments Impacting Business Planning
By: Keith Cox
on
12/11/2011
Topics:
Accounting and Finance
Relief From Stringent 1099 And W-2 Reporting Requirements
Congress Repeals Recently-Enacted 1099 Reporting Rules
IRS Provides Relief From Reporting Cost Of Employer-Provided Health Insurance On W-2s
Congress Repeals Recently-Enacted 1099 Reporting Rules
IRS Provides Relief From Reporting Cost Of Employer-Provided Health Insurance On W-2s
TIME FOR A NEW YEAR DECEMBER 2011
By: Phil Schroeder
on
12/10/2011
Some things to do to prepare for the new year - stewardship tips from Clif Christopher of Horizons Stewardship and author of Not Your Parents' Offering Plate
Year End Habits for Clergy
By: Mike Selleck
on
12/9/2011
Received this helpful piece from the Treasurer's Office this week: Ten key tasks that church leaders should complete by the end of the year.
Worship Planning Ideas after our START with Marcia McFee
By: Phil Schroeder
on
11/30/2011
Strategic Appointment Roundtable Challenges Pastors to Plan Further in Advance
Meeting Scheduling Made Eas(ier)!
By: Jasmine Smothers
on
11/26/2011
Online help for scheduling meetings!
Cross Pennies and Nickels to Reinforce Your Lenten Messages
By: Phil Schroeder
on
11/7/2011
Here's a great idea from Grady Mosley at Madison and Bill Burch at Sam Jones in Cartersville
What began as a simple request made by a local youth group, has now blossomed into a tool of ministry that the Rev. Steve Petty, former Methodist pastor, never imagined could happen with just a few pennies.
What began as a simple request made by a local youth group, has now blossomed into a tool of ministry that the Rev. Steve Petty, former Methodist pastor, never imagined could happen with just a few pennies.
Let’s keep spreading word that “It just makes cents to follow Jesus!”
Staff Compensation Issues
By: Phil Schroeder
on
11/1/2011
Excellent resource from the Lewis Center for Leadership- Lay Staff Ministry in the United Methodist Church - The State of Staffing in the 2011
Changing Facebook Pages for Churches
By: Phil Schroeder
on
10/12/2011
Red Letter Jesus Premiering at Chamblee
By: Phil Schroeder
on
10/10/2011
Topics:
Intentional Faith Development
If you saw Brad Sherrill perform The Gospel of John, you already know you don't want to miss his latest--Red Letter Jesus. It's premiering at Chamblee First on Oct 14 at 7:30 p.m.
Worship Planning Workbook
By: Phil Schroeder
on
10/5/2011
Topics:
Ideas/Inspiration
Rev. Rebecca Holmes at Anna Kresge Memorial in Cedartown shared these worship planning sheets she created after attending a Worship Workshop with Marcia McFee and the Preaching Planning Workshop at Camp Glisson.
Lenten Worship Planning for 2012
By: Phil Schroeder
on
9/29/2011
At a recent worship planning event at Camp Glisson, John Dallas, pastor of Mt. Vernon UMC in Rocky Face began to craft his plan for next year's Lenten preaching.
Advent Resources for Sermons
By: Phil Schroeder
on
9/20/2011
Postmodern Wesleyan Bands
By: Phil Schroeder
on
8/26/2011
The online service is conducted in the same way as traditional morning
prayer services are conducted, including congregational singing, corporate
prayer, a sermon, and individual prayer time. Participants can have a
conversation by speaking through their microphones or typing in the chat
window. Participation from the lay leadership is prevalent and positive, and
several lay leaders take turns hosting the online service and leading
prayer.
Institutional Genius
By: Jamie Jenkins
on
8/26/2011
The future of the church depends on our ability to institutionalize the genius of the past in our corporate DNA.
Attendance has Grown 30 Percent at Salem UMC
By: Phil Schroeder
on
8/22/2011
Salem UMC in Covington was featured in this week's Romans 12 e-newsletter. Attendance has grown 30 percent in the last year.