Evangelism is a word that elicits mixed emotions, especially for those of us who are United Methodists. For many, it conjures memories of encounters with judgmental zealots, overly aggressive preachers, and individuals who seem more focused on...
Faith-based organizations and institutions of higher education are forming new partnerships to develop affordable rental housing on the land they already own. However, they face barriers like zoning and other policies to develop affordable housing.
MAP is an acronym for Missional Action Planning. Missional: We are a missional people. We are created and called by God, enlivened by Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit to accept and proclaim grace as we create Beloved Community in our...
The church and landscape of Youth Ministry has radically changed since Covid-19. During that time, Steven Argue delivered a leadership training during a virtual ROCK. While we are no longer in the midst of a pandemic, the principles still...
One of the many assets a congregation has is its property (building and land). While some congregations use those assets to generate revenue to help pay the bills, what if we used all our assets for the greatest good as a part of our mission to...
Every so often a congregation needs to step back and ask themselves, “Who are we, what are we here for, who is our neighbor, what particular mission has God given us, and what are we going to do about it?” We come to a fork in the...
Tea leaves transform water into tea and we--as bearers of God's love--are called to transform hate, division, and loneliness into a beloved community. The Catalyst Initiative is designed to help your Church do two things. First...
Q: What will participants learn in the Catalyst Initiative? A: Participants will learn to more deeply and intentionally cultivate discipleship, to discern and experiment, to build better relationships with one another and those in the...
As we approach the 2024 Primary Elections, lead your congregations to the polls using the information and resources below. Keep an eye out for a D.C. Primary Elections voting guide to be published soon! HOW TO LEAD YOUR CONGREGATION TO...
Presenter: Rev. Cary James, Jr. Do you know the composition and charge of the committee on finance? Do you know the difference a positive cash flow and a balanced budget? Church Finance plays a vital role in the daily operations of a church...
