News from us [link removed] June 10, 2025
5 Keys to Engaging Millennial
and Gen Z Givers

Talking about money is tricky. Yet, research from the Barna Group shows younger generations welcome teaching on faithful stewardship and biblical generosity more than previous generations. Rev. Eddie Rester, who serves at Lovers Lane UMC in Dallas, shares practical tips. [link removed] Read more →
Related Resources
[link removed] Say Yes Generosity Teaching Series - A four-week teaching series on how scripture speaks about generosity, including how followers of Jesus are to practice generosity.
[link removed] Sharing God’s Gifts Apportionment Resource - Find information about how our gifts are used throughout Missouri and the world to spread the Word of God.
[link removed] Jump Start Podcasts - Our first Jump Start workshop, way back in fall 2023, covered generosity. Catch those teachings on the first three episodes of the podcast.
[link removed] United in Impact Website and Resources - New from the UMC, the United in Impact giving initiative illustrates the power of giving through the connectional Church and broadens the awareness of how giving empowers disaster response, education, mission work and more through our connectional structure.<o:p></o:p>

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Mondays beginning Sept. 8 - BeUMC online via Zoom
Mondays beginning Nov. 3 - UMC Polity online via Zoom
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July 24 - [link removed] Church Finances Online Workshop
July 26 - [link removed] Early Response Team Disaster Response Training
Aug. 1-2 - [link removed] Dream Lab
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Thursdays in August - [link removed] Church HR Lunch and Learn Webinar Series
Aug. 12 - [link removed] Dreaming with God Discernment Conversation
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Sept. and Oct. Dates - [link removed] Benefits Roadshows in every district
Sept. 21 - [link removed] Jump Start: Empowering the Next Generation
Oct. 17-18 - [link removed] Carried by Hope: Spiritual Life Retreat
Oct. 21 - [link removed] Jump Start: Building Biblical Literacy
Nov. 4-6 - [link removed] Discipleship Ministries Intergenerational Ministry Conference
Nov. 18 - [link removed] Jump Start: Vision and Leadership with Rev. Olu Brown
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