Resourcing local pastors and churches in the Fairway District to help make disciples of all nations for the transformation of the world.
Just a friendly reminder that the Pastoral Assessments need to be completed by NOVEMBER 30th, which is right around the corner! Dena has scheduled one-on-one meetings to speak with each one of you to discuss your assessments and the great ways that the Lord is working in and through each one of you. The schedule for the one-on-one meetings… Continue Reading→
The Fairway District Lay Servant Ministry Team is offering the following classes virtually over four evenings. January 11th, 18th, 25th, and February 1st. The sessions will begin at 7:00 pm and end at 9:00 pm. You MUST attend ALL FOUR SESSIONS to receive credit for your certification. Life Together in the United Methodist Connection (UM… Continue Reading→
What if…we should grab the shovel and dig? One of our lectionary texts this week is a familiar parable.We call it the parable of the talents.Matthew 25:14-30 is often used in sermons to encourage good stewardship through the wiseuse of one’s “talents” and gifts.This point is driven home through the lifting up of the master’s… Continue Reading→
Technology for worship, small groups and giving As the COVID-19 pandemic continued and more churches shifted to or increased their digital ministry, United Methodist Communications began developing a series of Local Church Learning Sessions. All have been developed specifically to support local United Methodist churches during this extraordinary time. New sessions will be added here… Continue Reading→
The Racial Wealth Gap Learning Simulation is an interactive tool that helps people understand the connections among racial equity, hunger, poverty, and wealth. It is a good first step for people unaware of structural inequality, a support tool for those who want a deeper understanding of structural inequality, and a source of information for experts… Continue Reading→
Faith leaders are by vocation storytellers and story translators. Pastors use stories from the scripture to illuminate issues that communities are facing today and to spur parishioners to imagine and embody the world differently than before. Faith leaders can take a similar approach when narrating the issue of hunger in their communities to break down… Continue Reading→
This season of Charge Conferencing has truly been a blessing.Yes, you read that right!In the past, the blessing has always been in the completion of all things “charge conference”.The meetings, the planning, the reports, the budget, the leadership, then a few more meetings.Getting all of those necessary tasks accomplished,that was where I used to find… Continue Reading→
We always thank God for all of youand continually mention you in our prayers.We remember before our God and Father your workproduced by faith,your labor prompted by love,and your endurance inspired by hope in our Lord Jesus Christ.1 Thessalonians 1:1-3 HELP!!!Is how I feel like starting my journal writing and prayer time with God a… Continue Reading→
The Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course is a foundational course designed to equip new church leaders and renew current leaders in The United Methodist Church. It explores:– personal spiritual gifts– servant leadership– each leader’s role in developing future leaders– the importance of consistent spiritual practices– the core ministries of Leading, Caring, and Communicating Class sessions will begin… Continue Reading→