Being in Mission With Our Community

Being in Mission With Our Community

By Dan on March 14, 2009

How do you decide what local mission is right for your church to offer to your community? Here are a few things to keep in mind.

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My Board of Ordained Ministry Experience

My Board of Ordained Ministry Experience

By Dan on February 5, 2009

I have many friends that have asked me what my Board of Ordained Ministry experience was like. So, I thought I would jot it down for posterity.

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Being Sensitive to Housing Slump Stress

Being Sensitive to Housing Slump Stress

By Dan on January 14, 2009

What kinds of things might someone you know be going through if they are trying to sell their house in today’s market? Here are some things to consider.

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Teaching Children How to Tithe

Teaching Children How to Tithe

By Dan on December 19, 2008

There are many things to think about when teaching tithing to children. This post explores some of the things we should and shouldn’t teach and offers money jars as a helpful teaching tool.

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Church Hospitality Tip: Park Lovingly

Church Hospitality Tip: Park Lovingly

By Dan on October 23, 2008

Parking lovingly is easy to do, and it is a ministry of hospitality to others. This article also explains how to determine how many parking spaces you need at your church.

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Housing Allowance: Buy or Rent

Housing Allowance: Buy or Rent

By Dan on April 6, 2009

Our new appointment does not have a parsonage, but gives us a housing allowance. So, the question I pose is: Should we buy or rent?

Protected: New Church

Protected: New Church

By Dan on March 31, 2009

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Book Review: Perfect Target

By Dan on March 26, 2009

This was a great book. I do not usually read books out of the romance section, but I am glad I read this one. It turned out that the book was a nice mix of action, suspense, and romance. I particularly enjoyed the Christian themes woven into the story, especially the need to be a [...]

Some Conferences in Appointment Crisis

By Dan on March 25, 2009

The economy has caused a problem for the UMC. There are now more pastors than there are appointments in some conferences. This is a big problem that is going to need a big solution…

Being in Mission With Our Community

Being in Mission With Our Community

By Dan on March 14, 2009

How do you decide what local mission is right for your church to offer to your community? Here are a few things to keep in mind.