Jay Link says he can think of no better way to define what stewardship is than with this phrase – keeping the heart of God at the heart of living. Stewardship is all about carrying out the wishes of the Owner and the owner is God. We are nothing more than caretakers. In 101 we […]
Author: Tommy Herndon Every church I know wants more people in their congregation. I was a pastor for forty-five years and I was always amazed at the attendance on Easter Sunday compared to the Sunday after Easter. I used to always start a new series of sermons on the Sunday after Easter, hoping more people […]
Mission Central in the Harrisonburg District started more than twenty-five years ago at McGaheysville UMC. This ministry was on the top floor (attic) of the church and for 25 years they gave away clothes to needy children. There was no heat or air-conditioning and to get clothes to be distributed required climbing up stairs and […]
In January, we wrote an article titled, “Finance Committee To Do List: Part One.” This month, we continue this series with part two. 12. If you are newly elected to the position of treasurer, financial secretary or Chair of Finance – meet with the person who held your position previously! Your predecessor will have financial […]
The purpose of this article is not that you will know more after reading it – but that you will live differently! Let me ask you a personal question – what is your relationship to your “stuff”? Jay Link suggests that we answer this question as a stool with three legs upon which the answer […]
On January 25, the Foundation Board of Directors announced the retirement of Ted Soto from the Foundation and Development Company. Over the past three years, Ted has served the Foundation as Sr. Vice-President of Investing and Development and has assisted the organization during a tremendous period of growth and transition. He will be missed but […]
Many of us have been hearing about “The Way Forward” and the upcoming called General Conference. We’re all concerned and I want this article to be a neutral one that explains all sides. Please read it and understand that the opinions are those of the named individuals and no one will know how the 2019 […]
In Fall 2018, the Virginia United Methodist Foundation was met with a unique need. Basic UMC is a multi-cultural church that has been a Mission to the Poor Center since 2001. They literally open their doors to everyone and are servants to the community. District Superintendent, Dave Rochford, said this about Basic UMC and its […]
Trying to get a grip on 2019 finances is difficult at best. Terence Moll, chief strategist at Seven Investment Management, says that market volatility will continue. He thinks the world economy will be rather like it was in 2018. He thinks growth will be healthy, interest rates will drift upward and markets will be jumpy. […]
Finance Chairs are probably building their committee’s “To Do” list for 2019. Here is Part I of a lengthy list. Next month – getting down to business. Divide responsibilities! You simply can’t to all this yourself and you’ll burn yourself out if you try. Ask people to take responsibility for many of the items listed […]
