5 Tips for Writing Letters that Inspire Generosity
It is hard to find one of our churches that doesn’t have any anxiety about the future, both in terms of membership and financial support for local mission and ministry.
Read about how a simple handwritten letter can inspire generosity within your congregation.
Save time and multiply your marketing creativity with ChatGPT
(UMCom) ChatGPT is all the rage at the moment, with many people giving it funny prompts, such as requesting responses in Shakespearean dialect, while marketers use it to craft content that would often take half a day to write. Jeremy Steele, UMCom’s resident tech guru, guides us on how to use ChatGPT to check off tasks and give us time that can be better used elsewhere.
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Using tech safely in kids' ministry
Technology is everywhere, and tomorrow's generation won't know a world without it. Here are three ways to use technology in your kids' ministry safely and effectively. This article covers topics such as obtaining parental permission, teaching students about online safety and using digital tools to make children's ministry easier. Discover how digital tools can make Bible study and Scripture memorization fun for kids, and how social media can build a stronger sense of community among families in your ministry.
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Bring real people into real church with social media
Have you ever considered how churches can leverage the power of social media recommendations to reach a wider audience? Here are seven practical ways to encourage congregants to share their positive experiences with their social networks, from asking them to check in and post during services to creating tweetable quotes and Instagrammable slides.
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Make your next fundraiser a hit!
Raising money can be challenging at times. However you set up your fundraising activity, it is important that you develop a solid strategy and put plenty of effort into marketing to maximize impact.
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Grants available for ethnic churches
The deadline is Sept. 10 for local ethnic United Methodist churches to apply for grants of up to $10,000. Racial Ethnic Local Church Concerns grants may be used for leadership training, small groups, worship, stewardship and spiritual formation. New programs will be given priority in the selection process.
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United Methodist Publishing House Resources for the South Georgia Conference!
Whether there are faithful people in the South Georgia Conference who are beginning again, continuing their journey after a season of disorientation, grief, and loss, or just want to strengthen their commitment to our tradition, Amplify Media (a streaming resource from Cokesbury) is offering free resources for you and all continuing United Methodists at
https://amplifymedia.com/amplify-your-commitment-to-beumc/.
