Area Representatives
A Virtual Step-a-Thon Fundraiser
COVID-19 complicated the landscape of campus ministry along with the component of raising funds for these ministries. However, Wesley House at Tyler Junior College found a winning solution with a virtual step-a-thon!
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Tipping Points
Rev. Melvin Amerson was that tipping point for Rev. David Briggs. As a TMF Area Representative for the Texas Conference, Melvin had been working as a coach with David, encouraging him to tie the church’s bold new vision to stewardship.
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Listen to the Roving Psalmist
We seek to know, walk alongside and assist those experiencing such grave sickness or real deprivation that they are having a really hard time saying those opening words of Psalm 23.
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The Epworth League
Thinking about her Methodist History class at Perkins and a post-Civil War movement called the Epworth League, which provided discipleship experiences and leadership development for young adults, Katie realized the UMC had nothing similar in place.
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The Power of Scripture in Congregational Discernment
Bible stories can unlock new learning and motivate the discernment process. When a congregation gathers to engage in TMF’s Holy Conversations one assignment is to answer the question, “What is the biblical story your congregation is now inhabiting?”
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What Guides a TMF Area Representative’s Work?
An Interview with Rev. Richard Edwards, TMF Senior Area Representative for the Northwest Texas Conference.
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How Do I Leave Money to the Church?
One thing that we can do as Area Representatives is facilitate a Putting Your House in Order workshop. This workshop focuses on questions around end-of-life giving, so it can start a conversation about leaving money to your congregation.
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An Unexpected Introduction
Last fall, Tom Stanton had the chance to visit with FUMC Jonesboro. Tom introduced them to a woman named Nancy Elizabeth West, a woman who was passionate about supporting missions and had a heart for Jonesboro, TX.
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Welcome to the Team, Mark Woodward
“I am excited about continuing my work with TMF. This organization is willing to look into the future and is not afraid to challenge us to think about where we put our resources, to innovate, and to reach new people in new ways,” Mark expressed.
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