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e-Review archive
July 2006
New systems give churches new hope
| New systems give churches new hope |
July 5, 2006 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0513}
An e-Review Feature
By John M. De Marco**
Several years ago the conference’s Office of Congregational Transformation (OCT) and former Orlando District transformation team introduced churches to Natural Church Development (NCD), a process that helps churches improve and maintain their health.
Since then, leaders have discovered not all churches are at a level of health that makes them ready to begin that process, leaving many wanting to make changes, but without the resources to do it.
Now, two new systems are being implemented specifically to help those congregations, giving them new hope and a chance at new life. full story
| In Brief — July 6, 2006 {0514}
Church’s after-school tutoring program makes inroads with students
| Church’s after-school tutoring program makes inroads with students |
July 7, 2006 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0515}
An e-Review Feature
By Jenna De Marco**
Through an after-school program launched at Lakewood United Methodist Church in Jacksonville last January, some elementary school students received the extra help they needed to become more successful in school.
Now, the church hopes the ministry can continue impacting students when school starts again this year. full story
| Conference takes next steps in putting Haiti/Florida Covenant into action
| Conference takes next steps in putting Haiti/Florida Covenant into action |
July 13, 2006 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0517}
NOTE: This is one of a series of articles related to news from the “Witness With Power” 2006 Florida Annual Conference Event June 1-3 in Lakeland.
An e-Review Feature
By J.A. Buchholz**
LAKELAND — The Rev. Mullens Constant has fond memories of his Haitian homeland.
Constant, who is serving at Hallandale Haitian Mission in Hallandale Beach, came to the United States from Haiti seven years ago. He said he has deep feelings for his beloved and beleaguered country and is optimistic Florida Conference United Methodists may experience Haiti for themselves, now that the Haiti/Florida Covenant has been signed.
The next step is developing the framework to put that covenant into action. full story
| Retirees called to ministry in Honduras
| Retirees called to ministry in Honduras |
July 18, 2006 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0518}
An e-Review Feature
By Steven Skelley**
The Rev. Fred Ball, pastor of Skycrest United Methodist Church in Clearwater, believes God has called his congregation to “connect people to Christ, make faithful disciples for Christ and share the love of God.”
That vision for ministry has positively affected the local Clearwater community for 50 years and is now expanding internationally with help from church members Ron and Loretta Davidson. full story
| Service sets tone for shared ministry between Florida Lutherans, United Methodists
| Service sets tone for shared ministry between Florida Lutherans, United Methodists |
July 21, 2006 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0519}
An e-Review Feature
By Pam Garrison**
LAKELAND — More than 120 Lutherans and United Methodists gathered for worship and communion during a special Ascension Day service late last May at First United Methodist Church of Lakeland.
It was the first such gathering in Central Florida since the top leaders of each denomination approved an agreement for “interim Eucharistic sharing” almost a year ago. full story
| Florida Conference archives to receive permanent home at Florida Southern College
| Florida Conference archives to receive permanent home at Florida Southern College |
July 21, 2006 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0520}
NOTE: This is one of a series of articles related to news from the “Witness With Power” 2006 Florida Annual Conference Event June 1-3 in Lakeland.
An e-Review Feature
By J.A. Buchholz**
LAKELAND — It’s been a long time coming, but a vote by delegates at the 2006 Florida Annual Conference Event last June approved the deal for a permanent home for the collection of items making up the conference’s archives. full story
| Treasurer begins first weeks on job connecting with churches
| Treasurer begins first weeks on job connecting with churches |
July 27, 2006 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0522}
An e-Review Feature
By J.A. Buchholz**
LAKELAND — Milton E. “Mickey” Wilson has only been on the job a few weeks, but he’s already fielding calls about a variety of financial matters from local churches.
He says connecting with people in the local church is one of the things that excited him about the job and his first days have been good ones. full story
| New transformation director continues, refines ministry’s work
| New transformation director continues, refines ministry’s work |
July 28, 2006 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0523}
An e-Review Feature
By J.A. Buchholz**
LAKELAND — The Rev. Jeff Stiggins has been working in his new position as director of the conference’s Office of Congregational Transformation (OCT) for less than a month, but he says he has no doubt this is where he is supposed to be at this time in his ministry.
Stiggins succeeded the Rev. Kendall Taylor who retired from the position June 30. Before becoming OCT director Stiggins was serving as superintendent of the East Central District.
While he admits feeling uneasy about his new appointment, Stiggins says he is certain about the charge at hand. full story
| Conference capital campaign begins first steps
| Conference capital campaign begins first steps |
July 28, 2006 News media contact: Tita Parham*
800-282-8011 tparham@flumc.org Orlando {0524}
An e-Review Feature
By John M. De Marco**
After several years of study, the Conference Capital Campaign has been reignited with a focus on raising funds for several areas of ministry deemed crucial to the Florida Conference.
The working theme of the campaign is “Together! Bringing Hope, Changing Lives: The Campaign for the Florida Conference of The United Methodist Church,” emphasizing the church's connectional nature and focusing on life-changing ministries, according to Tom Wilkinson, vice president of development for the Florida United Methodist Foundation.
“Buildings and endowment funds are just some of the tools we use to do ministry — to bring hope and change lives,” Wilkinson said. full story
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