Turn-Around Resources in Hiding in Plain Sight
Rev. Christian Coon, the NIC director of congregational development, once thought there might be some yet-to-be-discovered magic program or resource that is going to help the chur…
Generosity is a Christian virtue. These resources will help leaders cultivate that virtue as well as plan stewardship/pledging campaigns.
Stewardship: Raising Up Generous Disciples (Guidelines 2025-2028)
Published by the United Methodist Publishing House
$6.99 for paperback or PDF
Help individuals join the local church community and pledge to support it through prayers, presence, gifts, service, and witness. The stewardship ministry ensures that these commitments are used effectively in various church ministries. This is your roadmap to successfully carrying out the important work of the ministry. One of the twenty-six Guidelines for Leading Your Congregation 2025-2028 that cover church leadership areas, this resource is produced by Discipleship Ministries and updated quadrennially to reflect changes in the Book of Discipline. At the back of this short volume is a list of wonderful resources.
Rev. Christian Coon, the NIC director of congregational development, once thought there might be some yet-to-be-discovered magic program or resource that is going to help the chur…
"Our sacraments are baptism and the Eucharist," Bishop Dan Schwerin says. "They are gifts for pilgrims, a bath and a meal. Surely walking alongside is another ancient embodiment of Jesus…
This October, the United Methodist Council of Bishops will host leaders from the episcopal areas around the world in Calgary, Canada, for "Emboldened by the Spirit: Im…
The 2027 apportioned budget for the Northern Illinois Conference will be $5,647,000, which is an increase of $539,000 over the 2026 approved budget. Apportionment receipt…