Best Practices for handling Church Offering
It’s great that people are giving on Sunday morning! But what are you doing with that money once you receive it?
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Grants available to rural churches
Five $500 grants are available for rural churches that wish to start or continue an outreach program to attract young people. The deadline to submit applications for the grants from United Methodist Rural Advocates is Jan. 10. Winners will be notified by Feb. 1.
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Ministry with the community
Learn how to create pockets of hospitality to be more inviting and connect with more people. The Rev. Michael Beck shares tips for being more welcoming.
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Get your social media plan ready
This podcast from United Methodist Communications dives into what the 1-page church social media plan is and how churches have entered an era that finally gives them an advantage in the social media world.
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How the top social media sites use hashtags
Back in 2007 or so, a symbol most often used to represent pound or number, took on a whole new meaning. Ever since, it has wielded great power in the world of social media. That once-lowly symbol is, of course, now known as a hashtag. Using hashtags is a great way for people to categorize, find and join conversations based on a central topic. But did you know that each social media site treats them differently? Let's jump in and learn the differences so your posts receive the most benefit possible.
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New study for Christians on addressing racism
The You Are Here small-group study is a seven-part curriculum developed by the General Commission on Religion and Race. This resource is for Christian people who are ready to learn about how racism operates, how it affects Christian communities and how people of faith can begin to recognize and address it.
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Creating content for a younger generation
Whether you're a seasoned content creator or just stepping into this vibrant realm, find tips that can be utilized for everyone. Stay ahead of the curve and, together, let's revolutionize the way we connect with younger generations!
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