In the split of the United Methodist denomination, what are fair terms for a church to be able to leave the UMC to join the Global Methodist denomination? This is such a cruddy deal that I doubt either side will be perfectly happy with any terms. Are there terms that seem fair and allow us not to feel taken advantage of? I hope so.
In this post, I share some thoughts from the leadership of the Dakotas UMC as we try to navigate this issue.
In thinking about what a good split would look like in the United Methodist denomination, I hope we finish well. I hope that those that leave follow through with their commitments. I also hope that those that stay follow through with theirs as well.
What are those commitments. I try to pick out the ones that I think are most relevant at this time. Are there others you would include?
This week our brand new clergy in the Dakotas UMC will be learning about Accountable Reimbursements! If you’re jealous, here’s your chance to experience what they are going through.
If you’re an experienced pastor that needs a refresher, this will be worth the time. This would also be good for a lay person in church finances to understand how your work affects your pastor.
This week our brand new clergy in the Dakotas UMC will be learning about Clergy Taxes! If you’re jealous, here’s your chance to experience what they are going through.
If you’re an experienced pastor that needs a refresher, this will be worth the time. This would also be good for a lay person in church finances to understand how your work affects your pastor.
In my church foundation series, I look at Officers, Meetings, and Committees. Again, a huge thanks to Grand Forks Wesley UMC for sharing their church foundation’s bylaws. There are a lot of seeming small but impactful decisions to make in this area that I go over.
So…I’ve learned a lot about YouTubing over the last 3.5 years. I currently have the second largest United Methodist YouTube channel in the Dakotas. Embrace Church is beating me, but I’m beating Dakota Wesleyan.
How did this happen when I post primarily on church finances? I go over 8 things to think about to increase your views in this post. Most are super easy to fix and, because I’m cheap, they won’t cost a dime.
Many of us are fortunate enough to know what a good home feels like. It might be your biological home or with your in-laws or even with a group of good friends, but it’s so important to have a good home if we are going to do our best work.
In this week’s offering, I give you three questions to ask yourself (either as an individual or a church) to help in discerning if the UMC or GMC will be a good home.
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