Dear Pastors and Congregational Leaders,
There were some that said we were nuts! Our goal was to start a movement of "Stewardship and Generosity" that flows in and through our local congregations. We have heard many of you share and have seen survey results that show that Stewardship is an area you want support in. To that end we canvased the country to find the best and excited to share news with you that the United Methodist Church of Greater New Jersey has contracted with Horizons Stewardship in a comprehensive partnership focusing on "Stewardship and Generosity". This leading edge partnership is designed to support your congregation’s ministry, help you develop a dynamic year round stewardship plan and stir positive energy in your local church.
Horizon’s Stewardship is well-known across the country for being very effective in Stewardship consulting. While the majority of focus will be in the Southern Region, Senior-Vice President Scott McKenzie, PhD and the Horizons team will also be working in partnership with the connectional ministries team from The United Methodist Church of Greater New Jersey. Scott and Horizon’s experience and expertise will bless the entire Greater New Jersey Conference.
As we work to continue to develop and roll out resources with your congregations in mind, this partnership with Horizons will allow us to intentionally develop a foundation for stewardship that moves us forward in equipping spiritual leaders to make disciples and grow vital congregations to transform the world.
Seeking to resource you, bless Christ’s church and transform God’s world,
Myrna Bethke and Brian Roberts
Southern Region District Superintendents
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Church Opportunities and Resources
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Horizon Stewardship: Dr. Scott McKenzie, Partner & Senior Vice President
Scott McKenzie first and foremost is a pastor! He has over 20 years of experience in stewardship development. Prior to consulting he was a local church pastor and the Director of Stewardship for the Western Pennsylvania Conference of the United Methodist Church.
Dr. McKenzie passionately believes stewardship is ultimately a question of faith development and discipleship. As a national workshop leader, author, and conference speaker, he teaches stewardship as "grounded in gratitude, revealed in prayer and lived in faith." Scott is the co-author of Climb Higher: Reaching New Heights in Giving and Discipleship , Bounty: Ten Ways To Increase Giving At Your Church and Generosity Rising: Leading a Stewardship Revolution in Your Church
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"Lone Nut to Revolutionary Leader: Unleashing generosity in your congregation"
A Clergy retreat led by Horizons Stewardship
Date: February 22-23, 2017
Time: 9:00 a.m. registration
Location: Congress Hall, Cape May NJ
Click here to register today!
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Congregational Stewardship Teams: Planning year round Stewardship
Our goal is to train a team from each congregation, willing and ready, to step up their Stewardship and stir great generosity to start a contagious movement of God’s abundant Grace.
First Session: March 25, 2017
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Second Session: April 30, 2017
Time: 2:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
More information to come...
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Church Happenings
Click here to view all the church to church happenings on the Delaware Bay District! Church events and flyers are updated on a regular basis so you will never miss out. You can also visit the Southern Regional Informational page to view events that are going on throughout the region. If you would like your church event to be posted on the district events page please email delawarebay@gnjumc.org.
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2017 Bishop's Clergy Convocation
Date: January 23-25, 2017
Location: Ocean Place Resort, Long Branch NJ
Come for renewal, learning and fellowship. Registration will open November 1.
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Watering the Seed: Grant-Writing to Start or Sustain a Local Ministry
Date: Saturday, November 5
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Breakfast served at 8:30 a.m.)
Location: Korean United Methodist Church, 1995 Marlton East Cherry Hill, NJ 08003
Click here to register. Learn the basics of effective grant writing in a fun and collaborative workshop. Click here to share event flyer.
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"Discovering God's Future for Your Church"
Live stream telecast from the Lewis Center for Church Leadership
Date: Saturday, November 5
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Location: Cape May United Methodist Church in Lyle Hall
Contact Rev. Jeanette Block if you would like to attend. Coffee and continental breakfast provided.
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Catalyst One Day Event
Sponsored by the Southern Region Team of GNJ
Date: Wednesday, November 9
Time: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Location: Lancaster County Bible College, 2392 Mount Joy Rd. Manheim, PA 17545
Cost: 1-9 persons are $119 each and 10 or more persons are $99 each
For more information and to register: Click Here
Questions? Please contact Nicole Toast
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Doxology: A Day of Learning
Keynote Speaker: Kurtis Parks
"If you always do what you've always done, you'll always be what you've always been"
Date: November 12
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Location: Calvary Korean UMC, 572 Ryders Ln., East Brunswick NJ 08816
Cost: $25 per individual registration or $100 for an entire group of four or more (lunch included).
For more information and to register, please click here.
Click here to watch a short video to learn more about Doxology.
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2017 Spring Team Vital: Registration Now Open!
Leaders have the opportunity to create a strategic ministry plan using the five markers of vitality. Each church receives individual technical support, monthly consulting and other resourcing opportunities from the conference. Click here to see a list of churches who are already participating in Team Vital. Watch the new Team Vital promo video here and fill out an application today!
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Thanksgiving Food Collection
The Neighborhood Center in Camden is seeking food donations for this year's Thanksgiving meal serve which serves over 3,000 children and adults. Click here for a full list of their much needed food items that will help feed our neighbors this Thanksgiving. All donations must be dropped off by Monday, November 21st at the Neighborhood Center located at 278 Kaighn Avenue, Camden NJ. For more information on how your church congregation can get involved, please contact Val at (856) 356-1674 or email.
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Southern Region Year-End Statistical Report Training
Date: Thursday, December 8
Session 1: 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Session 2: 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Location: Trinity United Methodist Church, 284 Cedar Road, Mullica Hill NJ 08062
Click here to register.
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Southern Region: Bishop's Day Laity Session
Date: Wednesday, December 14
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: United Methodist Church of Mantua, 201 Mantua Blvd. Mantua, NJ 08051
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