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Need practical, actionable strategies to reach people more effectively? The popular 50 Ways series provides tips for improving areas of ministry critical to congregational vitality and church growth. Learn more.

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No Easy Button for Fruitful Youth MinistryNo Easy Button for Fruitful Youth Ministry
There are no short cuts or easy ways to a successful youth ministry, says Mark DeVries, but certain practices do work. One is to invest adequately in youth budget and staffing. Read the Leading Ideas article.

Quarterly Financial Statements Enhance GivingQuarterly Financial Statements Enhance Giving
Jim and Jennifer Cowart explain how sending quarterly statements can generate more money for ministry by reminding people to stay current with their giving and connecting the dots between money and mission. Read the Leading Ideas article.

50 Ways to Welcome your New Pastor or Associate Pastor50 Ways to Welcome your New Pastor or Associate Pastor
Download this free 50 Ways resource to learn how to say goodbye to your current pastor in a healthy way and welcome your new pastor. Learn more.

Apply today for a Doctor of MinistryApply today for a Doctor of Ministry
The combined resources of Wesley Theological Seminary and the Lewis Center offer a Doctor of Ministry in Church Leadership Excellence. The next cohort begins in May 2014 in Washington, DC, and applications are due December 1, 2013. Learn more.

Fund your congregation's ministry better with the 'Fostering a Culture of Generosity' DVD/CD ResourceFund Your Congregation's Ministry
Our Fostering a Culture of Generosity DVD/CD Resource explores faith, generosity, and how generous congregations give rise to generous people. Through engaging videos and presentations, you’ll learn concepts and strategies to cultivate generous stewardship in your congregation. Learn more.

Reach new disciples with the 'Reaching Others through Worship' DVD/CD ResourceReach New Disciples
Our Reaching Others Through Worship DVD/CD Resource features engaging videos, narrated presentations, outlines of key points, and supplemental materials to help you learn to reach new disciples and improve worship attendance. Learn more.


 

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