This handbook describes the basic financial records and procedures you need to receive, record, disburse, report, and manage the funds received by your church. It also provides instructions for good financial control and for using forms developed especially to assist United Methodist congregations. It is divided into three major sections: The Work of the Counting Committee, The Work of the Financial Secretary, and The Work of the Treasurer. Each section includes step-by-step directions to accomplish tasks that most churches tackle regularly including counting the offering, preparing and mailing reports of giving to donors, and preparing the periodic Treasurer's Report and other financial reports. Prepared and edited by the General Council on Finance and Administration of the UMC.
Appendix: The General Ledger Approach - The Bridge to Financial Record Keeping on Computer
CD-Rom consists of templates for the Quarterly Report of Giving, for useful reports including a monthly Treasurer's Report and charge conference report; for helpful tools shuch as the Counter's Tally Sheet, Remittance Advice Form, and Cash Receipts Voucher ... etc.
(Book with 1CD-Rom; Includes Appendix)

This resource is a mission of global proportions that invites Christians around the world to unite around the central message of our faith, embodied in the words of John 3:16. This DVD companion production to Lucado's new book, 3:16 The Numbers of Hope , features 12 teaching segments by Max that unpack this timeless message - phrase by enduing phrase.
This is for both individual and small group studies. Stories of Hope takes us deeper into what Lucado calls, "the hope diamond" of the Bible; John 3:16.
The DVD also features an exclusive short-film written by Max Lucado that tells the ‘prodigal’ story in an inspiring and challenging new way. Wherever You Are tells the story of Katherine, who finds herself far from home in a dance club remembering a more innocent time in her life dancing with her father. Katherine's rebellion and its consequences lead to an inspiring story of forgiveness, grace, and unconditional love.

This video training course is designed with youth leaders and students in mind. Revised and expanded by Bo Boshers, this highly interactive approach addresses the specific needs and challenges of students - in language they can relate to. Students will learn how to:
-be intentional in developing relationships
-transition an ordinary conversation to a spiritual conversation
-tell in plain language their personal story of meeting Christ
-share the gospel message using two different illustrations
-answer ten common objections to Christianity
-pray with a friend to receive Christ.
Includes Evangelistic Styles Assessment; Activities for individuals, partners, and small groups; One 60-min video; Leader's guide; Student's guide; PowerPoint CD-ROM.
Eight 60min-sessions.

This seven-session small-group video series is for all local congregations wanting to go beyond the 30-second length of the national television commercials to explore what may block our ability to welcome others. This group resource is designed for any congregation wanting to sharpen its welcoming skills. The seven study sessions are built on the themes of the United Methodist national television advertising campaign, which explores a basic principle. Each session explores how individuals or a small group can assist a congregation to view welcoming, not as a program, but as a way of living within the body of Christ.
Session 1. What Is Welcoming?
Session 2. Classifieds: Trying To Fill the Hole in the Soul; Session 3. Good Works: Putting Faith Into Action;
Session 4. Diversity: Understanding What Unites Us;
Session 5. Breaking News: Coping with the Unexpected;
Session 6. Rain: Seeing God in the Everyday;
Session 7. Love Letters: Mending a Lost Relationship
(7-10min/ session)
Recommended companion for this study: Igniting Minitry Planning Kit.

Tape 6 of 6.
We examine the biblical and contemporary view of how the church ministers to those in need.

This video is a story of a person, Bob, who likes the status quo, and resists change. Bob is changed and transformed when he hears the story of a young lady, Lydia, who thought that God and the church would not want someone who had done the terrible things that she chose to do in her young life. Lydia tells Bob of her experience of a church that reached out to her through their music and worship styles, and welcomed her into the church fellowship and, as a result, has strengthened and renewed her faith in Jesus Christ.
(Includes discussion guide; 21min.;

이 지침서는 교회와 지역사회를 위해 예수님의 제자를 만드는 일에 쓰임받도록 불려진 교회의 지도자들에게 맡겨진 일들을 잘 수행할 수 있도록 도와줄 것이다. 각 사역의 분야를 잘 이끌어 갈 수 있도록 맡겨진일의 job description 과 그 사역의 성서적 기초를 비롯해서 실제적인 tip 과 아이디아, 모델들, 그리고 계획안들을 제공하고 있다. 또 각 사역분야와 관계되는 여러가지 자료들과 교단의 인적자원에 관한 정보들을 포함하고 있다. 이 지침서는 4년마다 열리는 총회의 결정에 따라 4년마다 출간된다.
English title: Guidelines for Leading Your Congregation

Vol. 4 of 4:
This volume presents the United Methodist Church as a place for all generations to learn and grow in their relationship with God.
Kit includes
·VHS tape with the television spot and other video resources. Video elements are available for online viewing through IgnitingMinistry.org and UMTV.org.
·CD-ROM with radio commercials, other media options, and ideas for using the materials in your church and community. Permission is given to churches to copy the CDs when they borrow this resource from the resource center.
·View book that shows the advertising resources and indicates where to find the files on the CD-ROM and DVD-ROM.

Vol. 4 of 4:
This volume presents the United Methodist Church as a place for all generations to learn and grow in their relationship with God.
Kit includes
·DVD-ROM with the television spot and other video resources. Video elements are available for online viewing through IgnitingMinistry.org and UMTV.org.
·CD-ROM with radio commercials, other media options, and ideas for using the materials in your church and community. Permission is given to churches to copy the CDs when they borrow this resource from the resource center.
·View book that shows the advertising resources and indicates where to find the files on the CD-ROM and DVD-ROM.

Tape 2 of 5.
Some of the most neglected families belong to the dedicated church leaders ... both clergy and lay people. One of the primary causes is unbalanced priorities. From the church, leaders face a multitude of pressures on their time and energy. In this video church leaders give their own accounts - positive and negative of juggling priorities.