Tag: Generosity

A new year, a new stillness

United Methodists in the state have come through a year of change. Now January 1, 2019 is the official “first day” of the new Michigan Conference.

Joining hands on Giving Tuesday

November 27, Giving Tuesday, persons from 11 countries made generous contributions of $624,868 to the United Methodist Advance.  Thank you.

Generous generosity

Bishop David A. Bard, The Michigan Area, talks about the kind of generosity that begins with the lavish love of God, not with our wallets, check books or credit cards …  If you have not already heard, The United Methodist Church, at its last General Conference in 2016, added a continuing education and evaluation requirement… Continue Reading Generous generosity

A Joyful Journey

Bishop David A. Bard talks about the kind of generosity that begins with the lavish love of God, not with our wallets, check books or credit cards … If you have not already heard, The United Methodist Church, at its last General Conference in 2016, added a continuing education and evaluation requirement for clergy. “Every… Continue Reading A Joyful Journey

Involving young people in stewardship

In a “Leading Ideas” feature, Ian Urriola outlines four ways churches can foster a culture of generosity among young people.

Faith is caught, not taught

Each of us is a “source of blessing or a source of curse” says the director of World Methodist Evangelism.

What your mission dollars do

When people of faith give, we put ourselves and our money to work for God’s mission near and far. 

Ministry with zero dollars

“There should be ample reason to spend the ‘widow’s mite,’” says professor Philip Nation.

Barrett Award applications are due

Applications for the Wayne C. Barrett  Steward Leader Award are due February 28.

Church sees record giving

If The United Methodist Church had a “Paid-in-Full” stamp, it would be getting good use around the world.