Speaking UMC
05.22.15 | Administration & Operations | by Christie Latona
The UMC is a organization with a language all its own. A glossary may come in handy.
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Am I a Church Planter?
05.03.15 | New Faith Expressions | by Ed Stetzer
Explore the question of "Are you a church planter," with Ed Stetzer.
Ways to Welcome your New Pastor
04.27.15 | Leader Development | by Robert Crossman
Welcoming a new pastor in genuine and effective ways lays the groundwork for a healthy and vital ministries.
When and How to Hold One-on-One Meetings
04.27.15 | Leader Development | by Christie Latona
One-on-one meetings are a great tool for pastors and members of the congregation to share information and concerns and grow together.
Getting to Know New Pastors: Home Group Meetings
04.27.15 | Leader Development | by Christie Latona
When a pastor moves to a new church, home meetings with people in the congregation are a good tool to create shared understandings and vision.
Welcoming a New Pastor
04.27.15 | Leader Development, Administration & Operations | by Dr. Robert Crossman
Welcoming a new pastor in genuine and effective ways lays the groundwork for a healthy and vital relationship and for the development of stable, long-term ministries together.
Four Key Challenges in Pastoral Transitions
04.25.15 | Leader Development | by Lovett H. Weems, Jr.
What challenges are most commonly faced when pastors move from one ministry setting to the next? Lovett H. Weems, Jr., says four key challenges are dealing with family and emotional issues, paving the way for one’s successor, understanding the...
Create Life and Community in a Garden
04.13.15 | Advocacy and Action, Creation Care | by Rev. Rebecca Iannicelli
As we think about how to bring abundant life to lives and communities, where do we begin? Gardening enables churches to redesign the environment and our response to God's creation.
Getting ready to guest preach
04.07.15 | Leader Development | by Mandy Sayers
Have you been called to be a visiting preacher? The checklist will make sure you're prepared.
Resources to Care for Creation
04.03.15 | Advocacy and Action, Creation Care | by Sherie Koob
The United Methodist Social Principles say, “All creation is the Lord’s, and we are responsible for the ways in which we use and abuse it." How can your congregation live out this principle?