Expert explores youth ministries
08.29.19 | Young Peoples Ministry | by Erik Alsgaard
Mark DeVries of Ministry Architects shares his thoughts on youth ministry, which he calls "one failure after another, with enthusiasm."
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March is Problem Gambling Month: How to Help
08.29.19 | Advocacy and Action, Wellness and Missions | by Erik Alsgaard
Current estimates are that between 1 and 3 percent of the general population engage in “high risk gambling behavior” and meet the criteria for having a gambling disorder. Overall, about 80 percent of the population answer “yes” when asked if...
UMC Leader resources on web
08.29.19 | Leader Development, Communications | by Melissa Lauber
ResourceUMC.org. is a centralized portal to equip United Methodist leaders with helpful information and tools all in a single spot on the Web.
Where can I find grants and other funding opportunities for ministry in my church?
08.15.19 | Administration & Operations, Finance | by Erik Alsgaard
Believe it or not, there is a lot of money sitting just waiting for you to ask for it. Most of our local county councils and other organizations have an allotment of funds that allow them to provide funding to non-profits who do work within the...
Starting Small Group Ministry
08.15.19 | New Faith Expressions, Congregational Development | by Christie Latona
Why are small groups important and how to you create them in your congregation?
Prepare Your Church to Receive Christmas Guests
08.15.19 | New Faith Expressions, Congregational Development | by Erik Alsgaard
Statistics show that most Americans celebrate Christmas. How are you inviting them to celebrate the birth of Christ with your congregation?
Ideas for Celebrating Black History Month with Your Congregation and Community
08.15.19 | Multicultural Ministries, African American Ministries, Racial Justice | by Erik Alsgaard
In February and beyond, black history speaks about the power of God as it is lived out in the world.
Responding to Gun Violence
08.13.19 | Advocacy and Action, Gun Violence Prevention | by Erik Alsgaard
When gun violence happens, churches are important places for people to find hope, healing, and comfort. These resources can help.
Just because you can preach doesn't mean you're a communicator
08.07.19 | Communications
For an organization in which the word is central, the church does a poor job of communicating, says an SMU professor and consultant. She has some advice on how church leaders can do it better.
Using the BWC Online Payment Portal
07.25.19 | Administration & Operations, Finance
So you want to pay your medical, your pension and your mission share online but not sure how to do it? In just a few easy steps, we will turn you into a savvy online bill-payer.