Tag: stewardship
Are we sustaining members?
Sherry Parker-Lewis explains that we give because we are held, carried, and supported by the One who saves. Our gifts are our embodied gratitude.
UM Foundation to offer stewardship grants
Does your congregation have a reputation for generosity in your community? Share your story by applying for a $2,500 steward leader grant by March 15.
Seeing the local church as a business
Rick Gregg, Northern Skies Co-District Lay Leader, uses the metaphor of the church as a business and explains why he’s proud to be a shareholder in the greatest business going.
2023 Ministry Shares due December 31
Churches have until December 31 to submit final Ministry Share remittances for 2023, and any Ministry Shares received in the new year will be applied to 2024.
SECURE 2.0 impacts retirement plans
David Bell outlines key elements of SECURE 2.0, new legislation that affects pastors and their finances and church leaders as they inform congregations about giving options.
Four UM churches honored for generosity
The United Methodist Foundation of Michigan recently named four United Methodist churches as leaders in generosity and stewardship.
Finding common ground on climate change
Michigan Interfaith Power & Light invites Michigan UMCs to join a free webinar on November 1 to learn about this trusted partnership with Michigan churches and how they can help… Continue Reading Finding common ground on climate change
5 stewardship lessons from a homecoming
On a not-so-good visit to the church where he grew up, Ken Sloane learns a few things about hospitality and stewardship and shares them.
Foundation honors four congregations
Four Michigan United Methodist congregations were recipients of a steward leader award, given by the United Methodist Foundation of Michigan.
Foundation director offers insights
What is the impact of denominational changes on the United Methodist Foundation of Michigan? Director David S. Bell explains.