Category: Ministry

Follow up with Easter Sunday visitors

ResourceUMC.org website is filled with resources for ministry and mission like these tips for after-Easter outreach to your holiday guests.

ResourceUMC website is new

Resources of United Methodist agencies are now available on one website. Go to ResourceUMC.org when looking for how-to ministry tips.

To set the prisoner free

Traverse City Central United Methodist Church is in ministry with neighbors two blocks from the church in the County Jail.

An alternative to traditional VBS

For the past four years North Naples UMC in Florida has set hosted, “Serve Your World Camp.” Families love it.

Spring means new appointments

It’s the season for the Cabinet to announce appointment changes. New Beginnings training helps pastors and churches in their transition. Here are the dates. 

Kindness is the new evangelism

Simple acts of kindness can counter the cultural narrative of meanness and be a powerful way for the church to connect with others.

Ministry with LGBTQ youth

The Youth Worker Collective of Discipleship Ministries offers a helpful guide to being in ministry with LGBTQ youth after GC2019.

Social media resources for Lent

Ash Wednesday 2019 is March 6. It marks the beginning of Lent, a time for reflection and preparation for Easter.

Gauging for effectiveness and growth

In this feature from Leading Ideas, church consultant Rich Birch offers some novel indicators that can reveal growth and engagement. 

Michigan Chancellor leads webinars

Andrew Vorbrich, Kalamazoo attorney and Chancellor for The Michigan Conference, will lead a webinar series on Legal Risks for Churches. Cost is $40.