After the welcome they receive, worship is often the dominant impression the unattached will remember if they visit a church. Many worship-committees today are shaping their services to be more accessible to this group. How does your church minister to the unattached?
Do you want to get your church hopping in the New Year? Check out these six motivating and inspiring ways to get your new leaders off to a positive start.
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Christmas day falls on Sunday this year, so many churches will have a full weekend of inspiring worship and other ministries to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.
Think about discarding a few of the things that aren’t working anymore. Not only will you create space to try new things, but you’ll also give God more room to work.
Larry Hollon believes that faith is about how we understand our place in the world in relationship to God and to each other. Work is, or should be, a concern to religious believers because it so intimately connected with human dignity and justice.
Why not get more mileage out of your sermons and blogs? Recycling content to fit other media allows you to reach much larger and more diverse audiences.
As the mercury rises, the number of feet bounding through your church’s doors decreases. Here are some ways to draw people to worship during the summer.
Do you want your church to have a high profile? Create high impact? Inspire high giving? Generate high engagement? Become high-tech? Check out our "High 5" digital brochure.
“Anyone watching live streaming throughout the day got a glimpse of The United Methodist Church in action around the world.” said the Rev. Larry Hollon, chief executive of United Methodist Communications.
Google has created a robust set of online tools that can improve productivity, connect individuals working collaboratively from different locations, and provide e-mail and other benefits free.
Perrette’s support includes calling for action and generosity in the fight against malaria in public service announcements and narrating the upcoming TV special “A Killer in the Dark: An Extraordinary Effort to Combat Malaria.”
It is more than just having a Web presence or website. It is about using the Internet tools of the 21st century to engage with members, reach out to seekers and share the good news of God's love 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year.
United Methodist Communications is pleased to announce a new online process for new and renewing welcoming certified congregations. Instead of the “paper and pen” process we have been using over the last 10 years of the program, we have moved everything online using our Online Learning Center.
If you want to reach people where they are, constructing a church building may not be the first step. As the song says, “The church is not a building, the church is not a steeple, the church is not a resting place, the church is a people.”
The United Methodist Church placed debris in cubes in 4 cities to remind people that the earthquake in Haiti left behind 25 million cubic tons of rubble.
Some of your church members are dreading the coming holiday season because they are struggling financially or spiritually. Making a few adjustments to your holiday events can help bring peace and joy.
The big questions for evaluating programs are: “Is the program or ministry working?” and “How can it work better?” Fall is the time to harvest crops. It is also a good time to see if your church’s ministries are producing the harvest you want.
Effective church communication is more than preaching a sermon that inspires. It requires careful planning and consideration of your audience. Here are eight common church-communications blunders to avoid.
It’s “A Mighty Fortress” for one person, “Fairest Lord Jesus” for another. They’re answering the question, “What is your favorite hymn in The United Methodist Hymnal?”
Graphic designers enhance the message of your church’s communications tools. People “read” visually before they look at the text. Even with a limited budget, quality graphic design is important.
Encourage individuals and families in your congregation to try the following ways to make a difference through churchwide Special Sundays with offerings.
OK, so you have started blogging for your church. Now what? What results do you want? Are you getting those results? How should you measure your blog’s success?
InfoServ, the official information service of The United Methodist Church, now offers an online “Live Chat” feature that allows customers to communicate directly with representatives.
Opening with a booming countdown accompanied by stark red and black graphics, “Rethink Rock” is giving a new beat to “Rethink Church,” the denomination’s year-old welcoming and media initiative.
Rev. Jeffrey Harlow, Brosville United Methodist Church, Danville, Va., says pastors and church staffs must make sure volunteers are not taken for granted.
“Our faith puts kids at the center of the kingdom. Bullying is one of the biggest issues literally killing our kids. Why wouldn’t the church be all over this? Who better to care and to do something about it?”, says one pastor.
United Methodist Communications chief executive Larry Hollon tells the story of the fight against malaria in the Democratic Republic of Congo as 30,000 bed nets are distributed to families in the Bongonga community.
Learn some ways how to invite people to become part of a ministry of the church as a way to develop and strengthen affirming and life-enhancing relationships.
One element that could visibly connect your ministries to the community is a marketing plan. A new online tutorial resource is available to help you customize your plan.
Worshipping never has been limited to sitting in a pew. Now, technology is exponentially increasing ways to engage in worship outside the traditional service.
The ‘ancient landmarks’ of the Bible are key to the gospel message, however you communicate it, says the director of UMC communications in Africa, Asia and Europe.
Free 30-minute Webinars hosted by United Methodist Communications to share up-to-date and relevant information, resources and tools that will enhance your church's communications ministry.
View the national TV spot which ran on CNN and Headline News the weekend of January 16th. "First response is prayer. Second response is up to all of us."
On January 12, 2010, Haiti was hit by a 7.0 earthquake, the worst in 200 years. As details emerge, we will continue to provide coverage of the church’s response.
To help you connect your church with the national media effort, United Methodist Communications has created Advent resources specifically for use in the local church.
In late September, the first of four powerful typhoons hit the Philippines. At least 1,000 people were killed, and thousands more were displaced. The Council of Bishops has issued an appeal to provide humanitarian relief.
When you pitch your church event to the media, nothing is more important than the press release you send to newspaper editors, news/feature reporters and television producers.
Twitter. Facebook. LinkedIn. Flickr. Ning. Wordpress. Podbean. YouTube. The list of social media tools goes on and on. What are you waiting for? Get connected.
We now offer each local church 5 print and 5 digital subscriptions. Interpreter magazine is provided through the World Service Fund and is a great resource for your church leaders. Renew your subscription today!
"This handbook is an invaluable resource for church leaders, members, and those who are new to the church,” said the Rev. Larry Hollon, chief executive of United Methodist Communications.
Does your church use movies in sermon or Sunday School illustrations? The Church Video License provides legal coverage and permission. Get yours today.
Sharing news is now as easy as recording a video clip and downloading it online via a USB port. Simple and inexpensive, the Flip camera is a perfect tool for ministry.
Covering more than 53,000 air miles, employees of United Methodist Communications recently fanned out across the United States – from California to Pennsylvania.
Now more than ever The United Methodist Church has mouths to feed, refuge to offer, bodies to heal and souls to reach. We may have less to give, but it is important to give as much as we can.
RETHINK your meeting date with one of the best ministry tools available. Enter promo code WEBCAL609 (all caps) at checkout to get $5 off shipping when you prepay. Offer good until Sept. 1.
Tony Blair Faith Foundation's Ruth Turner and United Methodist Church's Larry Hollon talk about the devastating effects of malaria on children and the fact that the disease is wholly preventable.
The new 2009 EcuFilm Spring/Summer eCatalog is now online. EcuFilm features DVD-based resources for small groups in areas such as faith & theology, Bible study, Christian living, youth and children.
The Nashville Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) announces the 2008 Apollo Award winner, the Rev. Larry Hollon, Chief Executive of United Methodist Communications.
Before Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, Pastor Darryl Tate’s hometown, he knew just enough about the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) to get by.
Mike McCurry, a United Methodist Communications board member, says the United Methodist Church can be a model for bringing people from different viewpoints together.
Centered in Christ, committed to excellence, United Methodist Communications informs, inspires and engages the people of The United Methodist Church and the world.
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