Blogs

Vanco for UM EFT Transfers

By: Phil Schroeder on 9/3/2010
Topics: Resources
The General Board of Finance and Administration has partnered with Vanco Services to allow local churches to set up Electronice Funds Transfer Service -- UM EFT. Has anyone begun using the service?

Vital Congregations

By: Phil Schroeder on 8/26/2010
There are the things United Methodist congregations can do right now to become more vital and strengthen the denomination.

Give a Bible to Someone Who's Searching

By: Phil Schroeder on 8/24/2010
United Methodist Communications just announced the release of the Rethink Church Edition Common English Bible (New Testament). Churches may order their own copies at $5 each to give away to church visitors or at Rethink Church events in their communities.

Stewardship Origami Idea

By: Phil Schroeder on 8/20/2010
Topics: Stewardship
You asked for it ... here's a video on how to fold a dollar bill into a shirt. Use with Matthew 5:40.

Children's Sermon Origami Idea

By: Phil Schroeder on 8/18/2010
I posted a video on YouTube for Charlie Green in Clayton showing him an idea for children's sermon. Take a minute to check it out.

8 Church Communication Blunders to Avoid

By: Phil Schroeder on 8/11/2010
United Methodist Communication shared 8 Church Communication Faux Pas in its e-newsletter this week. From "I don't need a marketing plan" to "I went to seminary and I want everyone to know it," these are some good things to avoid.

Where is everybody going? A moving map has the answer

By: Phil Schroeder on 7/30/2010
Millions of people move from one county to another each year. If you would like to see from where people are coming to your county or where their destinations are if moving away. A map at formes.com shows a visual of those moves. Click on any county to see comings and goings. Thanks to the Lewis Center for Church Leadership for sharing the link.

Time to register for the IN Conference

By: Phil Schroeder on 7/26/2010
Fantastic workshops and outstanding speakers - that's what you will find at the IN Conference. Take advantage of early bird pricing and sign up now for The IN Conference church leadership training event, hosted at Dunwoody United Methodist Church, September 14-16.

Hallelujah!

By: Phil Schroeder on 7/19/2010
Need a reason to shout "Hallelujah"? Sign up for the General Board of Global Ministries "Hallelujah Moments" -- inspirational mission stories sent to your email inbox.

The Mayberry Bible Study

By: Phil Schroeder on 7/16/2010
Topics: Resources
I recently spoke with Stephen Skelton, the author of some creative Bible studies you might want to check out (Andy Griffith, Gilligan's Island and John Wayne, to name a few). He sent this link to a video from the Mayberry series.

The Gospel Is Simple But...

By: Jamie Jenkins on 7/14/2010

The simplicity of the Gospel makes it hard to believe and practice sometimes.

Another Blogging Pastor

By: Phil Schroeder on 7/8/2010
 Check out Steve's latest ponderings
www.pastorsteveblog.com/

Peachtree Road Race 2010- the Day After

By: Jamie Jenkins on 7/6/2010
There are a lot of life-lessons that can be learned from the Peachtree Road Race experience.

An Introduction to VoCARE: Hearing One Another into Vocation as a Leadership Training & Art

By: Phil Schroeder on 7/4/2010
An Introduction to VoCARE: Hearing One Another into Vocation as a Leadership Training & Art

 

What:

What will it take to unleash the church's leadership in the world? What is our role in renewing the church to be a transformative presence of God's healing in the world? For two years the Fund for Theological Education has been exploring these questions with noted leadership and organizational theorists-Parker Palmer, Marshall Ganz, Peter Senge & Otto Scharmer. The result is VoCARE, a new approach to hearing one another into vocation, discovering the gifts of the beloved community, cultivating future church leaders and exploring a common vision and cause for what is possible for the church right now.
When:

Monday, July 12, 2010 from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm
Where:

Child Hall at The Cathedral of St. Philip

2744 Peachtree Road Northwest, Atlanta, GA 30305
Cost:

Free and lunch is included if you Register Now for the event.
Deadline:

Online registration deadline is Thursday, July 8. For registrations after July 8, please email Dr. Courtney Cowart or call her at 404.727.1469.
Join a gathering of outstanding Christian leaders from across denominations for the Atlanta introduction to VoCARE. Learn about training opportunities & mini-grants in support of first-followers of the VoCARE movement.

 

For further information, please contact Dr. Courtney Cowart and click here for an example of a participant's VoCARE narrative and FTE's new Vocation 101 video.

Jay O'Callahan Storytelling Workshop

By: Phil Schroeder on 6/28/2010
A blessing for your Continuing Education from one of the best storytellers in the country ...

New Findings About American Congregations

By: Phil Schroeder on 6/26/2010
Download the Cooperative Congregations Study based on data from 2500 churches.
www.churchleadership.com/Updates/100616Update.asp 

Amazing Illustration from the World of Golf

By: Phil Schroeder on 6/26/2010
 Jim Higgins of McEachern UMC suggests this video of an incredible golfer.
www.thegolfchannel.com/golf-videos/meet-butch-lumpkin-9477/

Three Keys to Thriving as a Pastor

By: Phil Schroeder on 6/26/2010
Some great insights about Clergy continuing education. If you have time, listen to the full interview as well. Sign up for the Congregational Resource Guide from Alban too.
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