Tag: Rev. David Bell
Americans give more; are churches listening?
In this op-ed, Rev. Dr. David S. Bell argues that new giving data should push churches to share the impact of their mission and invite people into deeper generosity.
Going beyond preservation in ministry
Rev. Dr. David Bell explains that true sustainability is not about maintaining the status quo but about creating the financial conditions that enable mission to continue, so that God’s work… Continue Reading Going beyond preservation in ministry
Faithful leadership for uncertain times
Rev. Dr. David Bell offers some encouraging thoughts on how we, as church leaders, might step forward in Easter hope in a time marked by conflict, instability, and rapidly shifting… Continue Reading Faithful leadership for uncertain times
Barrett Award celebrates generosity
The 2021 Wayne C. Barrett Steward Leader Award has been given to Casco UMC, Coldwater UMC, Eastpointe Immanuel UMC, and Saline UMC. Congratulations!