Prepare for the new school year with worship ideas, blessing resources, outreach opportunities, and practical ministry tools from the United Methodist Church. These resources can help congregations welcome students, teachers, and families as a new school year begins. (Photo: ResourceUMC)
About one third of all donations arrive in December, and 12 percent of giving happens in the last three days of the year. Now is a great time to craft a year-end letter that will motivate donors. The UMC explains. (Photo: Pexels.com)
Here’s a good stewardship read: “Beyond the Offering Plate: A Holistic Approach to Stewardship,” a collection of essays edited by Adam Copeland. This review from United Methodist Church’s Discipleship Ministry calls it “a cornucopia of contemporary perspectives on stewardship.”
Here’s a thought-provoking book suggestion for you. Written by Henri J.M. Nouwen, A Spirituality of Fundraising has become a Christian classic. This review from United Methodist Church Discipleship explains why it should be on your summer stewardship reading list. (Photo: Creative Commons)
It’s not only important to have good policies for handling offerings, but also important that they actually be followed and updated from time to time. How is your congregation doing in this score? This resource from the United Methodist Church suggests best practices. (Photo: Creative Commons)
So, you’ve wanted to have a creation care ministry but don’t know how to get started? This toolkit from the United Methodist Church will help you get there, with scripture passages, sermon suggestions, great quotations and more. (USDA Photo)
Every church leader wants a stable income stream to keep the important ministries going smoothly. Question in these uncertain times is, how? Ken Sloane of the United Methodist Church offers six ideas. (Photo: Creative Commons)
A year-round stewardship strategy is a good way to nurture a culture of generosity in your congregation. Watch this video of a webinar from the United Methodist Church to learn how. Handouts available. (Photo: Philip Chapman-Bell, Creative Commons)
An effective finance committee proposes a budget; then raises, manages, and distributes the financial resources to support the congregation. How? The United Methodist Church explains.
A narrative budget helps folks connect the congregation’s finances with the mission that we are accomplishing in the world. The Wisconsin United Methodist Foundation has a nice package of resources to get you started. (Photo: Taxcredit, Creative Commons)
