Events

The United Methodist Foundation of Western Pennsylvania offers both on-demand seminars for churches and scheduled, Conference-wide, seminars for clergy, groups, and individual members of the Western
Pennsylvania Annual Conference.

For Churches — Use our Request for Services Form to express interest in participating in one of our Endowment Development Seminars, Funds Management Seminars, or an Estate Planning Seminar.

For Clergy, Groups, and Individuals – Use our Event Registration Form to sign up for the currently scheduled seminars listed below. Continuing education credits (CEUs) are available for attendees at United Methodist Foundation of Western Pennsylvania seminars.

Upcoming 2009 United Methodist Foundation of Western Pennsylvania Seminars
Funding Ministry Toolbox 2009 - Ministry and Giving in an Economic Crisis
Clergy Pre-Retirement Seminar

Funding Ministry Toolbox 2009
Ministry and Giving in an Economic Crisis
Saturday, September 12, 2009
10:00AM to 3:00PM
Check-in begins 9:30AM
St. Paul ’s UMC
1965 Ferguson Road 15101
Allison Park, PA
In today's economy, pastors and church leaders need to find ways to help ministries thrive. Near-term challenges often tend to overshadow the need to keep churches viable in the longer-term. But both are vitally important to continuing our Christian discipleship.

Ministry and Giving in an Economic Crisis tackles this challenging situation head-on through sessions designed to put you in contact with outstanding session leaders including Rev. David Bell, Dr. Dick Towner, Rev. Lisa Grant, and Rev. Fred Leasure. Plan now to attend with your team.

THE DAY'S AGENDA

Convocation – Rev. Fred Leasure

“Give All You Have . . . Really?”– Rev. David Bell

Keynote – "The Upside of Downturns" – Dr. Dick Towner
There’s no question about the amount of personal pain and anguish or the ministry challenges brought about by economic turmoil. But isn’t there a balanced perspective we often overlook?

Lunch

Workshop Sessions (Select one per attendee)

• Preaching Stewardship in a New Economy – Rev. David Bell
  Bring life to Gospel themes on stewardship. Discover how to address our contemporary economy. Interact with your colleagues on overcoming anxiety about addressing financial issues. This session is for pastors.

• Freed-Up Financial Living – Dr. Dick Towner
  Become a better steward – a more prudent spender, wiser saver, more cautious debtor and even a more generous giver through Freed-Up Financial Living. Reach out to others in your church to do so as well.

• Comprehensive Stewardship Ministry – Rev. Lisa Grant and Rev. Fred Leasure
  Gain a better understanding of why people give, and learn how to remove the barriers to stewardship. Turn the dread of asking into the joy of support for ministry. Become a financial evangelist!

Workshop Sessions Repeat (Select one per attendee)

Cost for attendance is just $100 per church for a maximum of five attendees. Lunch and morning refreshments will be provided. Scholarships are available, as are continuing education units (CEUs).

REGISTER OnLine or call toll-free (800) 743-2128.

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Clergy Pre-Retirement Seminar
October 5 and 6, 2009
Jumonville Retreat Center
Hopwood , PA

Sponsored by the Conference Board of Pensions, this seminar is for pastors nearing retirement and their spouses on subjects pertaining to pensions, housing, and estate planning. UM Foundation executive director Rev. Fred Leasure and director of programs Joseph Reasinger are two of the featured speakers.

If you have questions about other advice and assistance available through the Foundation, please contact us.

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