Jan 5, 2017 | Communications, Conference Updates, Congregational Development, Connectional Ministries, Front Page
“The State of the Church – Courageous Conversations in Remembering Our History and Seeking a Hopeful Future” is the theme of the 2017 Granville Hicks Leadership Academy, scheduled for Feb. 2-3 at Claflin University. Registration for the annual gathering –...
Jan 4, 2017 | Communications, Conference Updates, Congregational Development, Connectional Ministries, Front Page
“10 Days of Connectional Giving” Apportionment giving dedicated to Congregational Development pays for the future for new believers as well as seasoned members of United Methodist churches in South Carolina. “It gives voice to the witness of our faith and our...
May 12, 2014 | Congregational Development
What if it’s time to re-examine what we mean when we identify using the name “church”? One of my favorite stories from the past year is the account of a children’s choir that learned the old children’s song “The Church is the People.” They learned the song for a...
Feb 25, 2014 | Congregational Development
By Sara White February is funding month for congregational development. We receive reports from the treasurer’s office as to the apportionment monies paid to Congregational Development Line Item. Congregational development is funded 100 percent by the line item monies...
Jan 17, 2014 | Congregational Development
Difficulties do not define the future By the Rev. Sara White What if a long hard look presents first potential and possibilities, then challenges? A few months ago, I shared the stories of Good Samaritan and Ashley Ridge new church plants. That particular article...