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Tracking Ministry Success:
3 trackable metrics for measuring ministry health
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Not everything in life is perfectly measurable, but where we can measure, we stand a better chance of being effective and successful. Church ministry is no different. Tracking metrics can help your ministry reach the community at large and the individuals in your care-- and make for a healthy church.

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A custom planned giving program for your church . . .
and we pick up the tab!

Planned Giving Navigator
Demonstration and Lunch
Wednesday, January 30
10:00 a.m.
UMF Office, 8337 Jefferson Hwy., Baton Rouge

Come see what many congregations in our conference have found to be the answer to creating and sustaining a planned giving program in their churches. 

Karl Mattison of PG Navigator will explain the benefits of planned giving and how the program provides the tools your church needs to educate your congregations about planned giving, leading to more legacies for your church.

  • No charge
  • Bring your endowment committee and your pastor
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All clergy and church finance leaders
are encouraged to attend!

The United Methodist Foundation of Louisiana is once again hosting tax seminars led by Rev. Nate Berneking of the Missouri Annual Conference for clergy and staff or lay leaders who participate in the finance and administration of the church.
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5 Stewardship Resolutions for Pastors

Now that Christmas is over, you have (maybe) a moment to catch your breath. It's a good time to reflect on what you want to do to increase the generosity of your congregation in the coming year and to plan a calendar of stewardship activities. If you're nervous about this, let us help you make it simple. 
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The Pastor's Pay in 2019 and Beyond

A plethora of denominational studies shows that after retirement and debt, compensation is the third-most-important financial challenge identified by pastors across the board. Fair pay in churches has never been more important and necessary. Read some of the trends in pastor compensation we may see this year and in years to come, according to Christianity Today.
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Did you know . . . 

The United Methodist Foundation of Louisiana double-tithes.

We give 20% of our annual income to others through grants. 

When you do business with us, you are helping support various ministries throughout the United Methodist community.

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