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Are you a Friendly Church?
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Greetings!
No, you're not seeing double!
The July issue of PastorBlast! that we sent yesterday did not provide the correct link for the "Churches Losing Out: Poor Preaching Blamed" article. Instead you got a second dose of Clif Christopher. (Not all bad, but you may have read that last month.) We now send a second mailing of the July issue with the correct link included.
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Are You a Friendly Church?
by Thom Rainer
No matter the size, worship style, age or location of the church, they tend to have one thing in common: They all believe they are friendly churches. Take a look at your church through the eyes of a visitor, and you may discover something different.
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Pastor Creates Innovative Approach
to Financial Freedom |
Dave Ramsey's Financial Peace University has been offered in many United Methodist Churches in the last few years, but one young pastor in the rural community of Ragley, Louisiana, has added an innovative twist.
By partnering with the United Foundation of Louisiana, Rev. Juan Huertas of Squyres UMC was able to offer a reward to those who participated . . . |
 Churches Losing out on Funds: Poor Preaching Blamed
Churches risk losing out on large amounts of donations because pastors and church leaders are too timid when it comes to preaching about financial needs and the importance of giving, according to a recent report.
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Thinking About a Church Loan?
STOP. And Think Again.
Before your church borrows from that commercial bank-- STOP.
Call your United Methodist Foundation for a quote.
What you learn may surprise you!
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July Stewardship Sermon |
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 Where is Your Treasure?
What we do with money--where we spend it, how we feel about it-- is the true indication of where our heart is. An examination of a person's checkbook will reveal more about them than reading their prayer journal. Read or print the sermon by Rev. Chris Andrews. |
| 2010 State of the Plate Surveys
Church Giving Across America |
Did you know . . .
- 35% of churches reported an increase in giving in 2009
- 63% of churches reported meeting/exceeding expectations of 12/09 giving
- 68% of churches increased their 2010 budgets
- 66% of churches plan on presenting more sermons on generosity in 2010
Read more results |
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