United Methodist Foundation of Louisiana's 
summer
How does your church deal with the summer giving slump? Much of dealing with it actually has nothing to do with summer and requires churches to be proactive throughout the spring to prepare. Here's an example of how one church handled the inevitable summer giving slump to minimize the impact.  Read more.
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FUNDRAISING FOR CHURCH-RELATED NON-PROFITS
in the 21st Century

FREE WORKSHOP
hosted by the United Methodist Foundation of LA 


THURSDAY, MAY 4, 2017     Foundation Office    8337 Jefferson Hwy.    Baton Rouge
9:00 am to 4:00 pm      Lunch included

We are never again going to see the Annual of General Conference fund most of our "other than church" ministries. Directors and Board Members are going to have to compete for the charitable dollar with 1.5 million non-profits and with local churches.

Dr. Clif Christopher of Horizons Stewardship will lead this FREE one-day workshop on how our non-church United Methodist ministries can do philanthropy, using mission, vision and leadership to compete in the 21st century.
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RSVP required by May 2
Phone: (225) 346-1535  or email us. 
 
growth
7 Keys to Church Growth

Since the church is a living organism, it is natural for it to grow if it is healthy. . . If a church is not growing, it is dying.

Seven keys as suggested by Pastor Rick Warren to church growth.   Read more.
8 Reasons Believers Give to Your Church

heartmoney
The result of teaching people to be givers are that funds are collected and disciples are developed. And to develop generous disciples, you need to understand why people give. Read more.
TAX FORM
2017 Clergy & Church Finance
Tax Seminars 
  • How-to methods for clergy preparing income tax returns
  • Relevant features in the IRS Code specific to clergy
  • New provisions and tax code changes
  • Basic church finance and accounting, and more!

 

Click the date/location button to register or get more info!

 

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