by Glenn Howell | Nov 4, 2019 | Firm Foundations
Not long ago I received a Christmas list from my grandchildren. In it they detail their wants and hopes for how I might bring them joy during the unwrapping of presents around the tree. Actually, the list helps me. At my age I am a bit out of touch with some of the...
by Glenn Howell | Oct 21, 2019 | Firm Foundations
Many churches are in the midst of its fall stewardship campaigns, or soon will be. Much thought has been put into a stewardship theme. Sermons are prepared, letters are sent, worship is enjoyed, and, for a lot of churches, pledge cards or estimate-of-giving cards are...
by Glenn Howell | Oct 8, 2019 | Firm Foundations
We have all been in a meeting where someone shares the well-worn idea, “If we divide the amount we need by the number of our members we will know how much everyone should give.” That statement makes organizational sense. It makes easy accounting sense. It just doesn’t...
by Glenn Howell | Sep 30, 2019 | Firm Foundations
A fellow walked into a doctor’s office and the receptionist asked him what he had. “Shingles,” he said. She took down his name, address, and medical insurance number and told him to have a seat. Fifteen minutes later a nurse’s aid came out and asked him...
by Glenn Howell | Sep 17, 2019 | Firm Foundations
How do you choose leaders for your Finance Committee? While the United Methodist Discipline has many tasks and responsibilities for this team, it seems to me there are perhaps three major areas which you might consider when recruiting new leaders.Importantly, the...
by Glenn Howell | Sep 3, 2019 | Firm Foundations
I have an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) with a well-known financial institution. Recently they sent me a notice that it is time to update my beneficiaries. What does that mean?While most often associated with insurance policies, there are several things that...
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