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Budget cuts and restructuring among major proposals
A reduced budget, a history-making first, has been submitted for consideration of the 2012 General Conference. The General Council on Finance and Administration has proposed a budget for the 2013-16...
A reduced budget, a history-making first, has been submitted for consideration of the 2012 General Conference. The General Council on Finance and Administration has proposed a budget for the 2013-16...Spark12 allows millennials to hone leadership skills
Spark12 is an incubator for social justice ministries developed and implemented by young adults. It is one way the denomination is working to develop principled Christian leaders....
Spark12 is an incubator for social justice ministries developed and implemented by young adults. It is one way the denomination is working to develop principled Christian leaders....Twenty-Five years of Church Development leadership
Recently the four past and current directors of the office of New Church Development enjoyed conversation that included celebrating 25 years of Church Development in the North Georgia Conference....
Recently the four past and current directors of the office of New Church Development enjoyed conversation that included celebrating 25 years of Church Development in the North Georgia Conference....Web Video: Bishop Watson thanks churches for level of giving
All the numbers are in, and our figures show that slightly over 90% of our apportionments were paid in 2011. I want to personally say thank you to all of our churches for the dedication and...
All the numbers are in, and our figures show that slightly over 90% of our apportionments were paid in 2011. I want to personally say thank you to all of our churches for the dedication and...Workshop: How to Develop Tippers into Tithers
Jim Griffith teaches pastors and members of the church’s finance and stewardship committees about the principles in giving, the motives for giving, how to re-think the...
Jim Griffith teaches pastors and members of the church’s finance and stewardship committees about the principles in giving, the motives for giving, how to re-think the...HealthFlex Wellness Points: New Way to Earn HealthCash
HealthFlex is expanding its wellness incentives in 2012 with the introduction of “HealthFlex wellness points.” You can earn up to $150 HealthCash in 2012 for wellness activities such as...
Virgin HealthMiles offers new 2012 cash incentives
Virgin HealthMiles is introducing a new way to earn HealthCash rewards. These changes apply to all participants and spouses in HealthFlex active and Medicare plans. You must be enrolled in Virgin...
United Methodist Childrens Home Competes for $25,000 from The Home Depot Foundation
The United Methodist Children’s Home of the North Georgia Conference has been selected as a finalist for Aprons in Action, The Home Depot Foundation’s unique Facebook voting program, and...
A legacy of encouragement and praise
A little while back I was visiting the Cherokee County home of Jack Pilger and his wife, Joan. We were at the breakfast table, looking through some old photographs from the stacks of papers...
A season of suffering and a time of healing
This essay was named winner of the Emory Magazine contest: “What I did at Emory that I could not have done anywhere else.”
By ZOE HICKS
Sometimes we need a jolt to put things into...
Children of prisoners often forgotten, lost in the shuffle
By PAT DUNBAR
As Americans, we value the belief that we are the number one nation on earth by whatever measure is made. Sadly, studies have consistently shown that that belief is...
Resource Links
Benefits and Finance
Benefits' Office
Small Business Tax Credit for Health Insurance Premiums
Information on Small Business Tax Credit
Directions for Forms 8941 and 990-T
Small Business Health Care Tax Credit...
Lectionary
2012 Lectionary (pd)
2011 Lectionary (pdf)
2010 Lectionary (pdf)
Resources
Lectionary Resources
Christian Year
Worship Q & A
Worship Resources
Rethink...
Board of Laity
As Conference Lay Leader, I greet you on behalf of the Board of Laity and welcome you to the “Ministry of the Laity” web pages. It is hoped that you will find the contact information, resources and...
Vital Congregations - Vital Signs
Web Links
Call to Action: www.umc.org/calltoaction
Vital Congregations: http://www.umvitalcongregations.org
Vital Signs: http://vitalsignsumc.org/
Call to Action Report (pdf)
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Connectional Cafe
Strategic Planning for Churches
Our mission is given to us in the great commission and great commandment. Our vision is how we accomplish the mission. How do we structure our leadership team and discern God's vision for our church?...
Our mission is given to us in the great commission and great commandment. Our vision is how we accomplish the mission. How do we structure our leadership team and discern God's vision for our church?...Curriculum Overview: What’s New?
From a practical standpoint, this is one of the greatest needs for folks engaged in and giving oversight to Christian education in the local church. Kim will explore the new trends, recover tried...
From a practical standpoint, this is one of the greatest needs for folks engaged in and giving oversight to Christian education in the local church. Kim will explore the new trends, recover tried...Nuts and Bolts of Stewardship
Each participant will get a broad based overview of the basics in the matter of stewardship; not just money, but in all aspects of the Christian life. They will return to their local churches...
Each participant will get a broad based overview of the basics in the matter of stewardship; not just money, but in all aspects of the Christian life. They will return to their local churches...Take it to the Streets - Evangelism 101
Participants in this workshop will learn the concepts and methods of evangelism that works, and lasts! Some call it radical, some call is faith-filled, some just say, it works!View Full Details...
Participants in this workshop will learn the concepts and methods of evangelism that works, and lasts! Some call it radical, some call is faith-filled, some just say, it works!View Full Details...Everything Wesley
Session 1: Who is John Wesley and why does he matter? Including a study of Wesley's Aldersgate experience and the doctrine of assurance. - 2 hours
Session 2: What are the essential beliefs of...
Session 1: Who is John Wesley and why does he matter? Including a study of Wesley's Aldersgate experience and the doctrine of assurance. - 2 hours
Session 2: What are the essential beliefs of...Safe Sanctuaries; What, How, and Who
In this workshop, a Safe Sanctuaries trainer provides a narrative walk through of the entire requirement for churches; each of which is required to have a policy in place, reviewed, and registered. ...
In this workshop, a Safe Sanctuaries trainer provides a narrative walk through of the entire requirement for churches; each of which is required to have a policy in place, reviewed, and registered. ...Connect to Uganda Through Conference Bridges Initiative
Uganda: The ministry programs and opportunities for outreach to this part of the world are nearly limitless. This workshop will help participants understand how to get involved in the official work...
Uganda: The ministry programs and opportunities for outreach to this part of the world are nearly limitless. This workshop will help participants understand how to get involved in the official work...Advocacy Meeting (02/04/2012)
The Methodist Center
4511 Jones Bridge Road
Norcross, GA 30092
Basic Spiritual & Emotional Care (UMCOR) (02/04/2012)
8-hour course
Trains individuals to provide support, information and referral for a holistic disaster recovery & help disaster survivors connect with their personal, community,...
Disaster Assessment (UMCOR) (02/04/2012)
3-hour course 12:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Instruction on the UMCOR approach and coordination of disaster assessment immediately following a tornado or hurricane
Sign up HERE
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Impact of Vital Congregation Example from Romans 12
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...
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...Characteristics of a Healthy Youth Ministry
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...
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...Apportioned Giving Resources
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...
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...Layaway in A Manger - Wesley UMC in Evans
Wesley UMC in Evans is Blessing the Community for Christ by paying down the gifts in layaway in stores across the Augusta area.
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
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...
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...TIME FOR A NEW YEAR DECEMBER 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
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 PlateYear End Habits for Clergy
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.
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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
Strategic Appointment Roundtable Challenges Pastors to Plan Further in Advance
Strategic Appointment Roundtable Challenges Pastors to Plan Further in AdvanceE-Newsletters
Monday Morning in North Georgia for January 30, 2012
January 30, 2012
What is in a name?
What is in a name? Sometimes it is obvious but sometimes it is hard to tell.
I have always been interested and am often amused at the names of churches. One...
Friday Focus: Denman Awards and Evangelism Weekend
Friday Focus
Spark 2012: Denman Awards and Evangelism Weekend
You are invited to a weekend celebration of conference evangelism and mission ministries meant to “spark” new ideas...
Monday Morning in North Georgia for January 23, 2012
January 23, 2012
Reading and studying scripture is important
I was brought up on the King James Bible. It was the only Bible I knew for years. I grew up in a religious environment that strongly...
Classifieds
Part-Time Youth Minister
Colbert United Methodist Church in Colbert, GA is hiring for a Part-Time Youth Director. An ideal candidate would be passionate about youth ministry, United Methodist or Wesleyan in theological...
Small PA System for acoustic worship
The Wesley Foundation at Georgia State University has recently launched campus worship and we are in need of a small PA system to use. Right now we are leading with a keyboard but need to be able to...
Church Caterer
McDonough First United Methodist Church is looking to hire a Church Caterer. If you are interested, please submit your resume to leighann.hobgood@mcdfirst.org or bring it by the church office by...
North Georgia Advocate
A legacy of encouragement and praise
A little while back I was visiting the Cherokee County home of Jack Pilger and his wife, Joan. We were at the breakfast table, looking through some old photographs from the stacks of papers...
News, notes and anecdotes
Denman Award celebration and summit Feb. 10-11
Everyone is invited to a weekend celebration designed to “spark” new ideas for evangelistic mission across...
Week of of Jan. 29: God presence is unfailing, even in the most bitter places
By SAM AND HELEN ROGERS
Scripture: Exodus 15: 1-3, 19, 22-26
Background scripture: Exodus 1: 8-14; 15: 1-27
Time brings changes to a society and these...
General Conference 2012: Budget cuts and organizational restructuring among major proposals
By ED TOMLINSON
A reduced budget, a history-making first, has been submitted for consideration of the 2012 General Conference. The General Council on Finance and...
Snellville UMC's drive-thru prayer ministry is vehicle for reaching the unchurched
By GLENN HANNIGAN
Snellville UMC’s drive-thru prayer ministry is vehicle for reaching the unchurched
It is not unusual for people to say they will pray for you or to respond to a specific...
Children of prisoners often forgotten, lost in the shuffle
By PAT DUNBAR
As Americans, we value the belief that we are the number one nation on earth by whatever measure is made. Sadly, studies have consistently shown that that belief is...
Districts
Athens Elberton District: Gary Whetstone
Karen Smith
Administrative Assistant
855 Sunset Dr.
Suite 12
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 549-4915
athn@ngumc.net
www.ngumc.org/athn ...
Karen Smith
Administrative Assistant
855 Sunset Dr.
Suite 12
Athens, GA 30606
(706) 549-4915
athn@ngumc.net
www.ngumc.org/athn ...Atlanta College Park District: Coy Hinton
Mozelle Mitchell
Administrative Assistant
2792 E Point St
East Point, GA 30344
(404) 209-7990
acpk@ngumc.net
www.ngumc.org/acpk...
Mozelle Mitchell
Administrative Assistant
2792 E Point St
East Point, GA 30344
(404) 209-7990
acpk@ngumc.net
www.ngumc.org/acpk...Atlanta Decatur Oxford District: Sharma Lewis
Anthony Rudolph
Administrative Assistant
1000 Main Street, Suite C
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(770) 879-9016
adox@ngumc.net
www.ngumc.org/adox...
Anthony Rudolph
Administrative Assistant
1000 Main Street, Suite C
Stone Mountain, GA 30083
(770) 879-9016
adox@ngumc.net
www.ngumc.org/adox...Atlanta Emory District: Dana Everhart
Martha Graves
Office Administrator
5161 Brook Hollow Parkway
Suite 210
Norcross, GA 30071
(770) 446-7506
amry@ngumc.net
www.ngumc.org/amry...
Martha Graves
Office Administrator
5161 Brook Hollow Parkway
Suite 210
Norcross, GA 30071
(770) 446-7506
amry@ngumc.net
www.ngumc.org/amry...Atlanta Marietta District: Jim Lowry
Beckie Shirley
Administrative Assistant
1050 Shiloh Road, NW
Suite 201
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 428-0071
amar@ngumc.net
www.ngumc.org/amar...
Beckie Shirley
Administrative Assistant
1050 Shiloh Road, NW
Suite 201
Kennesaw, GA 30144
(770) 428-0071
amar@ngumc.net
www.ngumc.org/amar...Atlanta Roswell District: Ed Tomlinson
Katie Cook
Administrative Assistant
70 Mansell Court
Suite 115
Roswell, GA 30076
(770) 886-7228
aros@ngumc.net
www.ngumc.org/aros...
Katie Cook
Administrative Assistant
70 Mansell Court
Suite 115
Roswell, GA 30076
(770) 886-7228
aros@ngumc.net
www.ngumc.org/aros...Augusta District: Gary Dean
Lynn Creech
Administrative Assistant
3332 West Cliffe Court
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 651-8621
agst@ngumc.net
www.ngumc.org/agst...
Lynn Creech
Administrative Assistant
3332 West Cliffe Court
Augusta, GA 30907
(706) 651-8621
agst@ngumc.net
www.ngumc.org/agst...Gainesville District: Richard Chewning
Beth Steed
Administrative Assistant
343 Northside Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 536-2586
gnsv@ngumc.net
www.ngumc.org/gnsv...
Beth Steed
Administrative Assistant
343 Northside Drive
Gainesville, GA 30501
(770) 536-2586
gnsv@ngumc.net
www.ngumc.org/gnsv...Griffin District: Mike Cash
Pam Castillo
Administrative Assistant
430 West Poplar Street
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 227-1074
grfn@ngumc.net
www.ngumc.org/grfn ...
Pam Castillo
Administrative Assistant
430 West Poplar Street
Griffin, GA 30224
(770) 227-1074
grfn@ngumc.net
www.ngumc.org/grfn ...LaGrange District: Carol Cook
Denise Wilson
Administrative Assistant
200 Church Street
LaGrange, GA 30240
(706) 882-3343
lagr@ngumc.net
www.ngumc.org/lagr
...
Denise Wilson
Administrative Assistant
200 Church Street
LaGrange, GA 30240
(706) 882-3343
lagr@ngumc.net
www.ngumc.org/lagr
...Northwest District: Herzen Andone
Kim Akins
Administrative Assistant
104 South Pentz Street
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 278-3954
nwst@ngumc.net
www.ngumc.org/nwst...
Kim Akins
Administrative Assistant
104 South Pentz Street
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 278-3954
nwst@ngumc.net
www.ngumc.org/nwst...Rome Carrollton District: Jacqueline Rose-Tucker
Josie Hickom
Administrative Assistant
400 North Fifth Avenue
Suite 201
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 291-6113
roca@ngumc.net
www.ngumc.org/roca...
Josie Hickom
Administrative Assistant
400 North Fifth Avenue
Suite 201
Rome, GA 30165
(706) 291-6113
roca@ngumc.net
www.ngumc.org/roca...United Methodist Center
Benefits Office
Benefits Office
Karen Fullerton
Benefits Officer
(678) 533-1382
Val Bligh
Pension Specialist
(678) 533-1391
Valerie Henry
Insurance Specialist
(678) 533-1383...
Bishops Office
Bishop's Office Staff
Bishop Mike Watson
Resident Bishop
(678) 533-1360
Christine Selleck
Administrative Assistant to the Bishop
(678) 533-1360
Executive Assistant to the Bishop's Office...
Communications Office
Communications Office
Jamie Jenkins
Executive Assistant to the Bishop
(678) 533-1372
Beth Barnwell
Administrative Assistant to Jamie Jenkins
(678) 533-1372
Timothy McDaniel
Associate...
Connectional Ministries Office
The Office of Connectional Ministries
Mike Selleck
Director
(678) 533-1441
Russell Davis
Director/Manager of Camp Glisson
(706) 864-6181
Phil Schroeder
Associate Director / Church...
Information Technology Office
The Information Technology Office
Michael Murphy-McCarthy
Director of Information Technology
(678) 533-1364
Keeancha Hawkins
Support and Web Specialist
(678) 533-1365...
Ministerial Services Office
The Office of Ministerial Services and Spiritual Formation
John Simmons
Director of Ministerial Services and Spiritual Formation
(678) 533-1369
Barbara Waits
Administrative Assistant
(678)...
New Church Development Office
The Office of New Church Development
Tommy Willingham
Director
(678) 533-1385
Juan Quintanilla
Associate Director
(678) 533-1388
Hyo Shik Kim
Associate Director
(678) 533-1448
Joanna...
Treasurers Office
The Treasurers Office
Keith M Cox
Treasurer and Director of Administrative Services
(678) 533-1393
Bruce Cooper
Director of Accounting
(678) 533-1394
Peggy Freniere
Senior Accounting...