How to Build an Effective Church Website
04.15.16 | Communications | by Christie Latona
A church's website is its front door to the world. What impression does your church's website make?
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Why Communicating Faith in the Public Square Matters
03.15.16 | Communications | by Mike McCurry
In this video, Mike McCurry, the leader of the Center for Public Theology at Wesley Seminary, explores the importance of the church using its voice and offers congregations six ways of engaging in the public square.
Tax-exempt Status for Churches
11.13.15 | Administration & Operations | by Christie Latona
Tax exemption refers to a monetary exemption which reduces taxable income. Tax exempt status can provide complete relief from taxes, reduced rates, or tax on only a portion of items. As a religious organization, your church qualifies for tax...
Growing Generosity: Six Best Stewardship Practices
11.09.15 | Administration & Operations, Finance | by Betsy Schwarzentraub
Six essential behaviors to improve your church's stewardship
Three Things Leaders Should Know
10.26.15 | Leader Development | by Bridgette Young Ross
In this video, Dr. Bridgett Young Ross shares three important lessons for leaders.
Black Lives Matter Sermon Series
10.22.15 | Multicultural Ministries, Advocacy and Action, Racial Justice | by Mary Kay Totty
A three-part sermon series by Rev. Mary Kay Totty and Verdell Wright on biblical and cultural ideas about why Black Lives Matter.
Evaluating Your Church's Current Reality and Potential
10.13.15 | Congregational Development | by Christie Latona
What is God's preferred future for your church? These tools give you a clearer picture.
A Theology of Stewardship
10.09.15 | Administration & Operations, Finance | by Christie Latona
Authors Michael Reeves and Jennifer Tyler explore the theology of giving in an book excerpt on Faith and Money.
Does a Church Have a Lifecycle?
10.01.15 | New Faith Expressions, Congregational Development | by Christie Latona
In this video, Rev. Andy Lunt explores a church's natural life cycle and provides insights for your congregation.
Strategic Planning Tips for Churches, part 1
09.09.15 | Leader Development, Congregational Development | by Christie Latona
by Christie Latona Strategic planning means different things for different people. When churches ask for strategic planning or visioning support, I have learned to ask the following: The mission of the United Methodist Church is "To make...