Raising our “Standard of Giving”
October 26, 2019
TERRY SHANAHAN, NE REGIONAL PASTOR n 2010 the Conference embarked on a Stewardship Campaign to help bring awareness to our financial need and stabilize giving to the Conference. In working with Dickerson and Associates they reminded us that there are three basic Stewardship Principles that all Disciples of Christ need to adhere to. The first […]
Talking with Your Church Board about Giving
PETE BALENTINE, CCCC STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE CHAIR If your church is like my church, the budgeting season has begun! With fall here, it is that time of year when many churches start praying and discussing about what resources will be needed to carry out ministry in 2020. We are so thankful for the abundance of generous […]
Board of Directors Update
TODD VENMAN, CCCC PRESIDENT God’s timing of good and perfect gifts. While change seems to be around every corner, somethings just never change. What comfort we have knowing the immutable God. Situations vary sometimes, however obeying God’s principles guides us to His desired outcomes. Our delight is to use the gifting and blessing He bestows […]
North Central Region Update
RAY DELAURIER, NC REGIONAL PASTOR After six weeks in the Regional Pastor position, I am moved by the diversity of the landscapes, the communities and cultures within the Region. [Recently] I met with the leaders from our three Conference churches in the “Iron Range” northern part of Minnesota. From left to right in the picture […]