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“We believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the…” *kerplunk* Preparing for Emergencies in Church
Medical emergencies can happen during worship or any church program. Taking some small steps to prepare for emergencies can make a big difference.
Host A Planning Retreat for Adult Christian Formation
Outline for hosting a meeting to determine goals for Adult Christian formation programs.
Generations & Stewardship
When it comes to stewardship (whether it be of time, talent, or treasure) every generation approaches giving in different ways. Each generation has its own characteristics and tendencies that will affect their motivation giving, which can vary according to income, race, education, region of the country, and attendance.
Recovering from Christmas
When you work for a church, it can be an all out sprint from Thanksgiving to Christmas Day from pageant practice to reviewing bulletins and trying to get your own home (and heart) prepared for the season. Here are some ideas for Christmastide renewal!
Ideas for Native American Heritage Month and Throughout the Year
Churches have been complicit in the Doctrine of Discovery, which took away Native Peoples’ ability to define their own spirituality. What’s our responsibility now?
Webinar “Innovation and Ministry”
Phil Dieke, Associate Minister for Young Adult Ministry at Highland Park United Methodist Church, Dallas, Texas and Lorenzo Lebrija, Executive Director of Try Tank will speak to their experiences of trying out new things within their ministries, how they evaluate their projects, and how to bring people on board to innovate within traditional ministry settings.
Bulletins with Sidebars – An Instructed Eucharist Every Week!
St. David’s has been experimenting with an annotated bulletin that helps newcomers and old timers alike learn more about our tradition of Holy Eucharist.
Healthy Boundaries For Ministry
Cultivating good boundaries in church work is vital to healthy ministry. Here are seven suggestions.
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