UMC Stewardship

08/25/2026

Creation Care is stewardship at its most basic! https://www.facebook.com/share/1E3vc7CJxz/?mibextid=wwXIfr

07/09/2026

With temperatures as high as they are, this looks like a great way to stay cool
In July and learn what might help you grow generosity in your church!

06/23/2026

The things we as United Methodist take the greatest pride in our things we are able to do working together, empowered through out Connectional giving. Whether they are called mission shares, apportionments, tithe or ministry shares — together we do what no one church could do alone! Great article from Taylor Burton Edwards!

What United Methodists fund and do not fund through apportionments

06/08/2026

It’s official! Rev.Joe Monahann will be the new Director, Stewardship & Generosity at Discipleship Ministries! I couldn’t be more excited to hand the baton to him! Read more below!

Rev. Joe Monahan joins Discipleship Ministries as Director of Stewardship, bringing 25 years of pastoral leadership and generosity expertise to The United…

06/02/2026

Interesting article from the Christian Stewardship Network!

Struggling to engage wealthy donors in your church? Learn how to build trust, prioritize discipleship, and lead meaningful stewardship conversations that go beyond giving.

05/12/2026

At the end of June I will retire from my position as Director, Stewardship & Generosity at Discipleship Ministries. This article is my farwell and thanks for all who have been with me on this journey.

A reflective farewell from a longtime United Methodist leader, expressing gratitude for connectional ministry, generosity, and the shared work of the…

04/22/2026

I LOVE to see stories like this! Generosity is alive and well in the United Methodist Church!❤️ https://www.facebook.com/share/1D2ASMpWoH/?mibextid=wwXIfr

First in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, is taking advantage of its tourist town location to help United Methodist churches with fewer resources. The church has designated about $50,000 to provide financial aid to about 10 churches, primarily in Southwest Virginia. https://www.holston.org/article/using-tourist-town-opportunities-to-fund-other-ministries-in-need-19691005

04/17/2026

A proactive action for United Methodist agencies moving toward greater collaboration. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1Q62PbNchP/

BREAKING NEWS: Four general agencies — United Methodist Communications, Discipleship Ministries, Global Ministries and Higher Education and Ministry — are making plans to become one. Legislation to unify the agencies will be going to General Conference.

https://www.umnews.org/en/news/4-church-agencies-propose-unifying-into-one

04/15/2026

Another enlightening post from my friend and colleague, Cesie Delve Scheuermann, from her blog Inspiring Generosity!

Check out the three ways you can shift your thinking and maybe even move the generosity needle.

04/15/2026

For my last webinar before retirement, I'm reflecting on what shifts in stewardship I see from the perspective of 45 years in ministry. I hope you'll register and join us!

An agency of The United Methodist Church, Discipleship Ministries helps local church, district, and conference leaders fulfill the shared dream of making…