http://www.ngumc.org/blogsnothing provideden-usFri, 3 Feb 2012 14:12:00 ESTFri, 3 Feb 2012 14:12:00 ESThttp://www.ngumc.org/blogs/detail/250http://www.ngumc.org/blogs/detail/250Kenda 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 youaddWed, 4 Jan 2012 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.ngumc.org/blogs/detail/249http://www.ngumc.org/blogs/detail/249It is a very common occurrence that we in the North Georgia Conference Treasurers Office receive inquiries about our United Methodist apportioned giving system. Most often we hear questions like ldquo;What are apportionmentsrdquo; ldquo;When I tithe to my church, where does that money gordquo; ldquo;How can I explain the North Georgia Conference Budget to my congregationrdquo; These are vital questions in the life of the United Methodist Church that deserve honest and clear answers.Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.ngumc.org/blogs/detail/246http://www.ngumc.org/blogs/detail/246Wesley UMC in Evans is Blessing the Community for Christ by paying down the gifts in layaway in stores across the Augusta area.Tue, 13 Dec 2011 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.ngumc.org/blogs/detail/247http://www.ngumc.org/blogs/detail/247Relief 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-2sSun, 11 Dec 2011 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.ngumc.org/blogs/detail/245http://www.ngumc.org/blogs/detail/245Some things to do to prepare for the new year - stewardship tips from Clif Christopher of Horizons Stewardship and author of Not Your Parents Offering PlateSat, 10 Dec 2011 17:36:00 ESThttp://www.ngumc.org/blogs/detail/244http://www.ngumc.org/blogs/detail/244Received this helpful piece from the Treasurers Office this week: Ten key tasks that church leaders should complete by the end of the year. Fri, 9 Dec 2011 10:11:00 ESThttp://www.ngumc.org/blogs/detail/243http://www.ngumc.org/blogs/detail/243Strategic Appointment Roundtable Challenges Pastors to Plan Further in AdvanceWed, 30 Nov 2011 13:45:00 ESThttp://www.ngumc.org/blogs/detail/242http://www.ngumc.org/blogs/detail/242Online help for scheduling meetings!Sat, 26 Nov 2011 12:00:00 ESThttp://www.ngumc.org/blogs/detail/241http://www.ngumc.org/blogs/detail/241Heres 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. Letrsquo;s keep spreading word that ldquo;It just makes cents to follow Jesus!rdquo;Mon, 7 Nov 2011 12:14:00 ESThttp://www.ngumc.org/blogs/detail/240http://www.ngumc.org/blogs/detail/240Excellent resource from the Lewis Center for Leadership- Lay Staff Ministry in the United Methodist Church - The State of Staffing in the 2011Tue, 1 Nov 2011 10:09:00 ESThttp://www.ngumc.org/blogs/detail/239http://www.ngumc.org/blogs/detail/239churchjuice.com/blog/your-church-facebook-page-is-going-to-change/Wed, 12 Oct 2011 07:53:00 ESThttp://www.ngumc.org/blogs/detail/238http://www.ngumc.org/blogs/detail/238If you saw Brad Sherrill perform The Gospel of John, you already know you dont want to miss his latest--Red Letter Jesus. Its premiering at Chamblee First on Oct 14 at 7:30 p.m.Mon, 10 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST