Should You Pass the Plate? Or Is There a Better Way to Gather Collections? How should your church collect donations today — passing the plate, sharing a QR code, or inviting members to give through a text or mobile app? In this practical webinar, we’ll explore the most effective giving methods churches are using right […]
Learn how to encourage year-end giving The Virginia United Methodist Foundation (VAUMF) is offering a free, one-hour webinar to help you motivate your church members to increase their giving at the end of the year. In addition to giving trends, you’ll learn why people give to religious institutions, and how you can present year-end giving […]
Encourage Healthy Financial Growth, Don’t Bet the Farm on One Crop! Has your church spread out its assets or is everything stored in one account? How can you spread out the risk and ensure your church can move toward healthy growth? Learn more in this short video hosted by the Rev. Chris Allen, our VP […]
Greetings Virginia Conference members and affiliates! In the Church, we often talk about mission as a going (or sending) out to achieve a specific purpose. The mission of the United Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Local churches and extension ministries of the Church provide […]
REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. Religion is often cast in opposition to science. Yet both are deeply rooted in the inner workings of the human brain. Advances in cognitive neuroscience and brain imaging technology have given rise to the expanding field of “neurotheology,” the scientific study of religious and spiritual phenomena. Breakthrough research tells us […]
The Fox Faith & Science Symposium on “God on the Brain” on September 23, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 P.M., will offer 0.5 C.E.U.’s for all who attend online and in person. To receive an additional 0.5 C.E.U.’s (to make 1 C.E.U. total), clergy can read one of the required books below and fill […]
Breakout Session #3 Life is a WE Thing Presenter: Keith Cartwright One of the most prophetic statements in the Bible is found in Genesis when God declares: “It is not good for man to be alone.” From the earliest seconds of our lives, our brains are wired to need one another. Our divine design is […]
Breakout Session #6 Neurodiversity & Inclusion in the Life of the Church Presenter: TBA This workshop will focus on recognizing the neurodiversity within our congregation and how we can help all persons participate to the fullest extent possible as members of the Body of Christ. Register for the symposium today! [themify_button bgcolor=”blue” link=”https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLE0P336PMQ2G/checkout/T34DN3JZSHYDYL7QLG67RDAJ”]REGISTER NOW! [/themify_button] […]
Breakout Session #5 Dementia Doesn’t Diminish a Person Presenter: The Rev. Kendra Grimes, M.Div. Dementia has a profound effect on billions of people around the world. But all too often, we see those with dementia as less than human. People frequently say things like, “She is no longer there” or “He’s not himself.” Explore dementia […]
Breakout Session #4 Love Thyself: Theology & Practices of Self-Care The Rev. Andrew Ware (“The RunninRev”) Burnout has become a prevalent talking point in our post-pandemic culture. Many folks are beyond the point of getting ahead of burnout, but, responding to mistakes made in the past, are seeking to know and understand ways to avoid […]