Board of Discipleship- Illinois Great Rivers Conference

Thanks to our friends at Discipleship Ministries for these prayers for Ukraine. Perhaps you will find one or more of them useful in your ministry context.

Prayers for Ukraine The church around the world lifts up prayers for the people of Ukraine. To help give voice to those prayers and unity in the praying, we have gathered some

If your church is like many in this pandemic time, giving (and how to increase it) is already on your mind. Here are some thoughts from the experience of one congregation.

Three Keys to Increase Church Giving: Outreach, Generosity and Story-Telling | Affirm Fundraising Three Keys to Increase Church Giving: Outreach, Generosity and Story-Telling February 16, 2022February 16, 2022 Laurel Leave a comment A Case Study from Oak Grove United Methodist Church, Oregon When COVID hit, many churches were faced with a stark reality: without people in the pews, giving tanked,...

Lent will be here in just two weeks! Check out these online courses from our friends at The Upper Room for yourself or for groups from your congregation. Note that most courses have registration costs - but many are available for no more than participant books would cost for a traditional study.

The Upper Room One of our goals at The Upper Room is to offer you spiritual formation resources that are accessible anytime and anywhere. Here in our online school, we have an array of courses for your choosing. All courses are designed to enrich your spiritual life and can be completed at your own pace. Take a lo...