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Phil Schroeder
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
80 Hour Relay
By: Phil Schroeder
on
7/28/2011
Romans 12 Newsletter
Issue #95
July 27, 2011
80 Hour Relay
The General Rules of The United Methodist Church call on all to attend to
the ordinances of God including "the ministry of the Word, either read or
expounded" (Book of Discipline ¶103).
A Father's Marketing Lessons
By: Phil Schroeder
on
7/25/2011
The Great Recovery
By: Phil Schroeder
on
7/18/2011
Thanks to Alan Wildes for pointing this out
www.thegreatrecovery.com/
www.thegreatrecovery.com/
Vital Congregations Website goes online
By: Phil Schroeder
on
7/16/2011
The Vital Congregations Project website resource is now available. This resource is designed to help congregations understand the Call to Action's adaptive challenge to "redirect the flow of attention, energy and resources to an intense concentration on fostering and sustaining an increase in the number of vital congregations effective in making disciples of Jesus Christ."
www.UMVitalCongregations.org/
www.UMVitalCongregations.org/
Worship With and Not For People . . .
By: Phil Schroeder
on
7/14/2011
WITH Not FOR
Argyle UMC in Argyle, Texas is a large church in a small town. It offers a
mix of contemporary and traditional worship and music in three Sunday
services. Congregational worship leaders have taken seriously the critique
that church needs to be experiential, participatory, image driven, and
connected.
Back to School Sermon Series
By: Phil Schroeder
on
7/13/2011
UMCOM Offers Resources for a Fresh Start Back to School Sermon Series