Western North Carolina Conference of the UMC Generosity Course
Would you like to grow in generosity this year, both as an individual, and as a church? Would you like to cultivate a mindset and congregation that is more generous? Would you like to deepen your understanding and practice of generosity as part of discipleship? What difference can be made in and through you, as an individual and as a church, by growing in your capacity to give?
In partnership with WNCC, Joyful Giving Group LLC, and a grant from The Duke Endowment, we are pleased to offer an opportunity for congregations around the WNCC to participate in a 5-month coaching and training course to deepen their understanding and practice of generosity, from September 2018 - January 2019.
Who is facilitating the course?
The program is led by Rev. A.J. Thomas, Founder of Joyful Giving Group LLC. A.J. is an elder in the WNCC, and he is appointed to Joyful Giving Group as extension ministry. He is a practiced believer in the power of generosity to transform individual lives, congregations, and entire communities.
What does the course involve?
September 13 (Thursday): Cohort Day Apart for Pastors in the Program: "Our Story of Giving, Our Theology of Money"
October: Church Leadership Session: "Generous Disciples Lead a Generous Church" (To Be Scheduled With Each)
November 15 (Thursday): Cohort Day Apart for Pastors in the Program: "Our Church's Ministry Story"
December: One-on-One Coaching Session with Each Pastor (To Be Scheduled with Each)
December: Church Leadership Session: "Nuts and Bolts of Finance Ministry" (To Be Scheduled with Each)
January: One-on-One Coaching Session with Each Pastor (To Be Scheduled With Each)
Who may apply?
The program is designed for congregations who have the desire and ability to grow in generosity, in order to expand their capacity for mission and ministry. Applications are welcome from all churches in the WNCC.
Churches who are part of a charge may apply together, if desired. An application from a charge will be considered one application. When applying together, the church council chair of each church on the charge must sign the submitted application, in addition to the pastor.
Does it cost anything?
While the value of the course is $1,750 to each congregation, thanks to the grant from The Duke Endowment and the partnership of the districts of the WNCC, each participating congregation’s monetary investment is only $500. This payment is due upon notice of acceptance in the program.
How does a church apply?
1. Consult with your DS and CVS to indicate your interest in the program.
2. Fill out the application in its entirety, due no later than August 31 @ 5pm. Submission instructions are on the application itself.
3. Churches will be notified of acceptance by September 5.
<Generosity Course Application>
Questions can be directed to Rev. A.J. Thomas at AJ@JoyfulGivingGroup.com.
In partnership with WNCC, Joyful Giving Group LLC, and a grant from The Duke Endowment, we are pleased to offer an opportunity for congregations around the WNCC to participate in a 5-month coaching and training course to deepen their understanding and practice of generosity, from September 2018 - January 2019.
Who is facilitating the course?
The program is led by Rev. A.J. Thomas, Founder of Joyful Giving Group LLC. A.J. is an elder in the WNCC, and he is appointed to Joyful Giving Group as extension ministry. He is a practiced believer in the power of generosity to transform individual lives, congregations, and entire communities.
What does the course involve?
September 13 (Thursday): Cohort Day Apart for Pastors in the Program: "Our Story of Giving, Our Theology of Money"
October: Church Leadership Session: "Generous Disciples Lead a Generous Church" (To Be Scheduled With Each)
November 15 (Thursday): Cohort Day Apart for Pastors in the Program: "Our Church's Ministry Story"
December: One-on-One Coaching Session with Each Pastor (To Be Scheduled with Each)
December: Church Leadership Session: "Nuts and Bolts of Finance Ministry" (To Be Scheduled with Each)
January: One-on-One Coaching Session with Each Pastor (To Be Scheduled With Each)
Who may apply?
The program is designed for congregations who have the desire and ability to grow in generosity, in order to expand their capacity for mission and ministry. Applications are welcome from all churches in the WNCC.
Churches who are part of a charge may apply together, if desired. An application from a charge will be considered one application. When applying together, the church council chair of each church on the charge must sign the submitted application, in addition to the pastor.
Does it cost anything?
While the value of the course is $1,750 to each congregation, thanks to the grant from The Duke Endowment and the partnership of the districts of the WNCC, each participating congregation’s monetary investment is only $500. This payment is due upon notice of acceptance in the program.
How does a church apply?
1. Consult with your DS and CVS to indicate your interest in the program.
2. Fill out the application in its entirety, due no later than August 31 @ 5pm. Submission instructions are on the application itself.
3. Churches will be notified of acceptance by September 5.
<Generosity Course Application>
Questions can be directed to Rev. A.J. Thomas at AJ@JoyfulGivingGroup.com.