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 Higher calling, higher salary
A new study shows that ministerial appointments are used as a way to reward productive
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Remember David Keith?
A famous United Methodist from Holston steps up to protect children from abuse and neglect. (UMNS) |
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Reading List
We asked our district lay leaders to tell us what they're reading. Which three responded?
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4 strategies for small church leaders
Through effective preaching, the pastor of a small church can accomplish important leadership tasks. (Lewis Center for Church Leadership)
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Greatest Hits
Here's what you liked! Top three links in our last edition:
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Conference Calendar
- May 31: Holston Home 5th Sunday offering
- June 1: Early bird deadline for Resurrection
- June 7: Peace With Justice Sunday
- June 11: Calling All Men Golf Tournament in Dandridge
- June 14-17: Annual Conference at Lake Junaluska
- June 21-28: Youth in Mission trip to the Gulf Coast
- July 6-10: Jr. and Sr. High Assembly at Emory & Henry
- July 20: Deadline for Resurrection T-shirt contest
- July 23-25: UMW School of Christian Mission in Oak Ridge
- Aug. 2: Holston Night at the Smokies Ballpark in Kodak
- Aug. 7-9: Calling All Men in Sevierville
- Aug. 30: Holston Home 5th Sunday offering
- Sept. 11-13: Cross-Bearers for youth at Camp Wesley Woods
- Sept. 19-21: F.U.E.L. Sabbath Retreat in Gatlinburg
More calendar items...
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Holston.org Picks
- Calling All Men: Have you invited a friend? Or will you surprise your dad on Father's Day? Register now.
- Hands on! Deadlines begin June 1 for the annual collection of supplies for Zimbabwe and Liberia.
- Going to Resurrection? The early bird deadline is June 1.
- Sudan offering: Be sure your congregation is part of the Annual Conference missions experience. Offerings will be celebrated at Lake Junaluska, June 14-17.
More of holston.org ...
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UMC.org Picks
- Vince Gill: He'll be in concert at the Tenth National Gathering of United Methodist Men, July 10-12 in Nashville.
More of umc.org ...
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Opportunities
- Expensive meds: The United Methodist Association of Health and Welfare Ministries is partnering with "Prescription Savings Card" to help people without health insurance.
- More of Justin Lookadoo! This year's Resurrection speaker will appear at East Stone Gap UMC on July 9 at 6 p.m. For info, e-mail davewen4@verizon.net
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