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Webminister — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:36:43 +0000

North District Lay Speakers School

March 24 & 25

Lakeview Baptist Assembly in Lone Star, TX

Certified Lay Minister Module One Training Part I “Doctrine”

Webminister — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:24:16 +0000

Saturday, February 25

Lone Star, Texas

Lakeview Baptist Assembly Center

10 am to 4 PM

With Rev. Dr. Richard Heyduck

Fee: $15 for lunch

Materials online at:

http://coursekit.com/app#course/clm-d.heyduck

Code: HKUSFK

2012 Tax Seminars

Webminister — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 20:26:46 +0000

Attention Clergy and Church Finance Staff:

Once again Heartspring Methodist Foundation and the Texas Conference Center for Connectional Resources will co-sponsor seminars covering clergy tax filings and general financial and legal updates for the local church. Active clergy members, and those responsible for local church finance, such as business administrators, financial secretaries, treasurers, etc. should consider attending.

Reserve your seat today! For more information or to register and pay online, use the link below or visit www.heartspringmethodist.org.

Thursday
February 23, 2012

HOUSTON	TYLER
St. Paul’s UMC	Marvin UMC
5501 Main Street	300 W. Erwin Street
Houston TX 77004	Tyler TX 75702
Speaker: Amy Hume	Speaker: Frank Sommerville

SCHEDULE:

08:45am – Registration
09:15am – CLERGY TAX SEMINAR (3 hours)
12:15pm – Lunch on your own
12:45pm – Registration (PM session only)
01:30pm – CHURCH FINANCE SEMINAR (2.5 hours)

FEES:

The cost is $45.00 for one half-day session (either Clergy or Church Finance) or $80.00 to attend both sessions. Tuition includes all books and materials.

DETAILS:

CLERGY TAX SEMINAR:
There are no pre-requisites to attend. Attendees should expect to gain knowledge about relevant changes to current tax laws, and learn about payroll issues related to ministers such as employment status, housing allowances, reimbursible expenses, tax free benefits, retirement plans, and more. The presenter will be using the 2012 version of Zondervan’s Minister’s Tax and Financial Guide, a copy of which is included in your registration fee.
Currently, this seminar is pending approval to offer 3-credit hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Credit.

CHURCH FINANCE & LEGAL UPDATE SEMINAR:
There are no pre-requisites to attend. Attendees should expect to gain specific knowledge about relevant changes to current tax laws, and learn more about the basics of general church finance, including how to handle unique issues related to church employees and contractors, reimbursement plans, charitable gifts, tax deductible contributions, expense reimbursement, financial records and reporting, and more. The presenter will be using the 2012 version of Zondervan’s Church and Non-Profit Tax and Financial Guide, a copy of which is included in your registration fee. Currently, this seminar is pending approval to offer 2.5-credit hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Credit.

Visit www.heartspringmethodist.org for more information about the upcoming 2012 Tax Seminars or contact Krystol Brockermeyer at 713-533-3780 (800-521-9617) or office@heartspringmethodist.org.

Heartspring Methodist Foundation | 5215 Main St., Houston, TX 77002
713.533.3780 www.heartspringmethodist.org

Chrysalis & Emmaus Training with Regional Leaders

Webminister — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:53:45 +0000

Chrysalis just had 26 boys on Flight #47. Emmaus Women and Men’s Walks are filling up! God is at work. Come and help us prepare our NET Emmaus community for the future!

Leaders: Rev. Mike Cave (clergy), Carleen Alderman (laity), and Pat Miller (Chrysalis)

Location: Tennison UMC, 313 N. Church St., Mt. Pleasant, TX 75455

Dates:

Friday, Jan. 20, 5-9 p.m. Clergy Training

Lay folks are invited and welcome to join the clergy (lay board members especially )to discover how the clergy partner with the laity and the walks are designed to lead the pilgrims to a closer walk with Christ.

Saturday, Jan. 21, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Lay Training

Laity will look at reunion groups, sponsorship, training, weekend planning, and more.

Meals: Will be provided.

RSVPs are essential!!! RSVP to Rev. Debbie Riggsby, email at

deborah817@suddenlink.net, call 903-243-3333 (cell), or text 903-243-3333. Please include your name and number attending.

Upcoming Webinar Information

Webminister — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 17:01:35 +0000

Webinar – 10 Commandments for Church Websites

Thursday, February 9, 2012

A website is the new front door to your church. Patrick Steil, Webmaster for the North Texas Conference and owner of ChurchBuzz.org, will walk you through 10 Commandments that transform your website into the BEST outreach and communications tool that has ever been possible. Please visit the Committee Resources page for more in depth information regarding webinar details and system requirements.

Location: Online

For more information: contact: Betsey Heavner or call 615.340.7295

Webinar – Healthy Church Leaders – Key Factors

Thursday, February 23, 2012

SPRC has a key role for health of body, mind and soul for your pastor and leaders. GBPHB’s Center for Health shares key factors for a healthy ministry environment. Please visit the Committee Resources page for more in depth information regarding webinar details and system requirements.

Location: Online

The Singing Church: Current Practices and Emerging Trends in Congregational Song

Monday, March 19, 2012 – Wednesday, March 21, 2012

Join a renowned ecumenical group of outstanding scholars and musicians to explore the emerging practices, leadership skills, and repertories of congregational song.

•Discover, renew, and reinterpret traditional worship-song

•Learn to sing another’s song: an ecumenical and intercultural exchange

•Sing and imagine a church that is still unfolding

Location: Candler School of Theology, Emory University, Atlanta GA

Sponsored by: Candler School of Theology

For more information: contact: call 404.727.8276

For more information: contact: Betsey Heavner or call 615.340.7295

Texas Annual Conference – The Center for Clergy Exellence

Webminister — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:10:41 +0000

2012 Epiphany Event

Featuring:

Dr. Lovett H. Weems, Jr.
Distinguished Professor of Church Leadership / Director, G. Douglass Lewis Center for Church Leadership

 Monday, February 6, 2012
Longview FUMC

 Tuesday, February 7, 2012
The Woodlands FUMC

Register by January 16, 2012, Cost: $15

Brochure and Registration

North District Pastor’s Retreat 2012

Webminister — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:23:26 +0000

WHEN:

Begins at 12 PM on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012

Ends on Wednesday, Feb. 8 at 12 PM

WHERE:

Lakeview Baptist Assembly in Lone Star, Texas

SPEAKER:

George Brookover: Dealing with Conflict/ When the Trouble Comes

ACCOMODATIONS:

Phone inquiries: 903.794.6231

Commuter $50, Overnight DBL $85, SGL $100

(If you require financial assistance please speak with Bill Taylor)

PAUMCS Conference

Webminister — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 03:11:46 +0000

(Professional Association of United Methodist Church Secretraries/Staff)

APRIL12-15, 2012 Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa at Short Pump RICHMOND, VIRGINIA

Workshop Topics:

Does Your Church Have a Prayer:Are You in Maintenance or Misison?

How to Recruit and Keep Volunteers

History of Methodism

UMC General Conference 2012

Hands On Mission: Stop Hunger Now

Make plans to attend!

Scholarships Available www.paumcs.org or call Anna M Rohde 903.758-7003

CLM Consultation Group Meeting

Webminister — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 03:02:59 +0000

Attention Certified Lay Ministers and Candidates!

Rev. Dan Hoke and CLM Registrar, Anna M Rohde will conduct these key meetings to offer CLMs real help with church issues/concerns, spiritual direction, and valuable preaching resources. Please RSVP with Anna (903-758-7003) your attendance at either location.

January 16

District Office, Longview Location 10:00 AM – 1511 Judson Rd., Ste A

January 26

District Office, Texarkana Location 10:00 AM – 4008 Moores Lane

Local Church Officer Training

Webminister — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:34:41 +0000

January 8 at 3 PM @ Gilmer First United Methodist Church

January 22 at 3 PM @ Linden First United Methodist Church

Workshops:

Finance – Mr. Ed Moore

Staff Pastor Parish (SPRC) – DS Rev. Bill Taylor

Trustees – Mr. Jerry Massey

Administrative Council – Mr. Carroll Greenwaldt

Missions – Rev. Richard Laster & Ms. Marty Vaughan

– All are welcome. Committee Guidelines available $3 –

Sponsored by: North District Leadership Team

More Information: 903-758-7003 & 903-794-6231