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Accountable Reimbursement Policies, Q&A (UMC-GCFA website) Alabama-West Florida Annual Conference
Minutes of the Business Session relays information such as lists of ministers according to their status (full elder, provisional, etc. or retired), changes in district lines, number of AWFC ministers by status/gender, list of those certified, list of those in the process of getting certified, corrections of previous Minutes, and more. Annual Conference 2011 Page / Minutes of the Business Session - All Parts Annual Conference 2010 Page / Minutes of the Business Session - Division VI Annual Conference 2009 Page / Minutes of the Business Session - Division VI Alabama-West Florida Conference on the Web
Alabama-West Florida Conference Database
Instructions / Log-in / Answers to frequently-asked questions Alabama-West Florida Conference Statistician's Report
Final words of the report of 2010: "It is again evident that church [sic] with declining membership and worship attendance spend more per capita in almost every category of expense than church [sic] with increasing membership and attendance."
Alabama-West Florida United Methodist Foundation Albums, Photos - Alabama-West Florida Conference Photo Albums New & Old
All-Star Recognition of Pensacola District Churches
Angel Food Ministries. On their website you can locate host churches. Apply for Candidacy Program, See also Ministry Process (below)
Download here the Pensacola District Form "Request Admission to Begin the Candidacy Program"
Appointments of Alabama-West Florida Conference Clergy:
Apportionments / Connectional Mission Giving - The Connection booklet ("Where your dollar goes") Apportionments Form - See REMITTANCE FORM Archives and History, United Methodist Awards: Background Check Request, Form: Ministry Protection, Background Checks - PACT website Ordained Ministry Request for Background Check (Go to the link then scroll down.) Bible
"BiblicalTraining.org exists to help make new and fully devoted disciples of Jesus Christ. Our vision for accomplishing this is to create world-class educational resources that can be used within the local church." Core curriculum (what the Bible says, means, etc.).
Bishops of The United Methodist Church: Find a Bishop, Bios, Historical Record, Episcopal Library, "In Their Own Words," etc. Southeast Jurisdiction Bishops Blogs Dr. Paul Nixon (Washington, D.C.), Epicenter Group Blue Lake United Methodist Assembly Book of Discipline 2008 - Free online search-and-read version Brochure of Reports (shows Fiscal Year end date, minimum salaries, District Report, lots more.) Several years' Brochure of Reports are on our Forms page. Business Administrator - The United Methodist Association of Church Business Administrators Call to Action - Vital Congregations Planning Guide Camps: Bethlehem Family Camp at Bonifay, Florida Blue Lake Camp and Retreat Center at Andalusia, Alabama Candidacy - Request Admission to Begin the Program Candidacy - Exploration, Forms, Guides:
Request for Admission to Ministry Candidacy Program. The Pensacola District has a form for inquirers who have reached the step in which they wish to request, in writing, admission to the Ministry Candidacy Program. Download here. For Steps in the Candidacy Process for the Deacon, Elder, and Local Pastor continue here >>> Top Ten Ways for You to Wreck Your Candidacy Process Guide to the Candidacy Process.pdf Candler School of Theology, Emory University Celebrate Recovery and Other Support Groups
Cokesbury United Methodist Church, Pensacola, Florida Niceville First United Methodist Church, Niceville, Florida United Methodist Facebook Page on Celebrate Recovery Charge Conference Forms, Checklist, and Schedule The United Methodist Children's Home in Crestview, Florida, is known as The UMCH Crestview Group Home. It is located at 120 Duggan Avenue, Crestview, FL 32536-4812. The supervisor is Mae Knox. The phone number is (850) 398-5649. Click here for their blog page. The United Methodist Children's Home for girls in Milton, Florida, is known as The Gulf Coast Group Home. It is located at 3441 Camelot Place, Milton, FL 32583-8427. The supervisor is Abbi DuBose. The phone number is (850) 995-9842. Click here for their blog page. Children's Shelter in Fort Walton - See www.childrenincrisisfl.org.
Pensacola District United Methodist Churches pulled together donations to have the Susanna Wesley House emergency children's shelter built as part of the Children in Crisis, Inc., Children's Neighborhood. Click here for a visual tour. Christianity & Islam
Outlines and online lectures of Dr. Timothy Tennent, President of Asbury Theological Seminary since 2009.
Colmus Family - Christian Country Music Community Ministries, Pensacola United Methodist (PUMCM), located at 2600 West Strong Street, Pensacola, Florida, (850) 432-6816. Recommended Minimum Base Compensation for Ministers for 2012 is as follows:
Confessing Movement - See links under "Resources" (bottom of page) at UMC.org Congregations
Resources for building, improving, and strengthening ministry are available at http://www.churchleadership.com. Here are sample "50 Ways to --" pdfs from ChurchLeadership.com: Copyright Laws, Licensing, Infringement Are You at Risk of Copyright Infringement? Click here for Christian Copyright Licensing International Counselors
Rev. Hiram Johnson, LCSW, a Deacon in full connection in the Alabama-West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church, has relocated his Pensacola, Florida, pastoral counseling office. Hiram is a certified Fellow in the American Association of Pastoral Counselors and is listed in our PCCT referral network of counselors. The address is now as follows: Rev. Hiram Johnson, LCSW, 1720 W. Fairfield Drive Suite 303, Pensacola, FL 32501. Phone 850-466-2719, fax 850-466-2804. (Updated 11/2011)
Crestview (FL) New Church Start, "The Journey" Database Reference to database on Secretaries' Page Deceased Ministers & Spouses (Scroll to the bottom of the page.) Direct Billing
Do you have questions about your statement? The Benefit Development Group is handling billing for the Alabama-West Florida Conference. Here's how to contact them.... Their address is Benefit Development Group, 729 Dallas Avenue (PO Box 190), Selma, AL 36702. Their toll-free phone number is 800-752-2569 and their fax number is 800-760-1402. Directory, City of Pensacola - Small Business Vendors District Directory - To request the Pensacola District Directory please e-mail us.
As we keep this directory updated throughout the year, the URL stays the same. This is so that any time you access the link you will be able to view the most current information available.
District Superintendent Jeremy Pridgeon - Archive of Weekly Messages to District Pastors Districts of the Alabama-West Florida Conference Are you thinking about providing an Electronic giving program? Would providing your church members the option of paying their weekly (or semi-monthly) pledge electronically be too complicated or expensive for your church? Check out the link above for information about an easily established and affordable service available for any size congregation. Emmaus Community
Epicenter Group (Dr. Paul Nixon, Washington, D.C.) Evaluations Annual Pastor and SPR Online Report - See our "Log-in Here" page Sample Staff Evals, Appraisal - See our "Forms & Docs" page Evangelism Award, Harry Denman "Ezra Report" / Year-end Statistical Report submitted online each January - See our "Log-in Here" page. Forms, Documents, Report Deadlines Foundation, United Methodist: Fountain of Love (2011 announcement) The Fountain of Love in the Alabama-West Florida Conference has given almost $1 million in financial aid to the elderly in its care in the past 5 years. A large part of this program's success is because of the partnership of churches who faithfully participate in the annual Fountain of Love offering, many times around Valentine's Day, but can also be any time of the year. To order your FREE offering materials (any time of the year), e-mail seasdon@methodisthomes.org, visit www.methodisthomes.org, call (800) 852-2093, or fax to (205) 956-5001. 2010 Letter from Rev. Walker Epps: Dear Friends of the Alabama-West Florida Conference,
One of the perks of being the Dothan District Superintendent is the honor and privilege of being on the Board of the Methodist Homes, which operates retirement homes and nursing homes in our Conference. In the last two years I have come to see more than ever what a great ministry we have to God's older children.
Can you believe that in over forty years no resident of one of our Methodist Homes has ever been forced to leave because of an inability to pay for their room and board? This outstanding achievement is due to the generosity of our Methodist people in giving to the Fountain of Love fund. I am asking you to help us continue this support, for the need is greater than ever.
Our annual need for the four homes in the Alabama-West Florida Conference is $283,946, which breaks down to $92,512 at Wesley Manor; $109,689 at Wesley Gardens; $34,345 at Mathison Center; and $47,400 at Wesley Haven Villa. Please encourage your church to pay its small apportionment to the Fountain of Love, and please plan to have a special offering for the Fountain of Love on any Sunday this year. Our people are always generous when they know about a real need. Share this need, and our members will respond.
Grace and Peace,
Rev. J. Walker Epps
Dothan District Superintendent
To assist with your church's Fountain of Love offering, FREE bulletin inserts and envelopes can be ordered by e-mailing seasdon@methodisthomes.org or calling (800) 852-2093.
GoodNewsMag.org - See links under "Resources" (bottom of page) at UMC.org Hispanic/Latino Ministries - National Plan, Grants Hurricane Center - Facebook Hymnary.org: A Comprehensive Index of Hymns and Hymnals. Find tune/melody, text.... Incorporation Renewal and Status - Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations InfoServ - The United Methodist Information Service:
Job Descriptions, Jobs, Leadership, Ministry and Training Johnson, Rev. Hiram
Rev. Hiram Johnson, LCSW, a Deacon in full connection in the Alabama-West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church, has relocated his Pensacola, Florida, pastoral counseling office. Hiram is a certified Fellow in the American Association of Pastoral Counselors and is listed in our PCCT referral network of counselors. The address is Rev. Hiram Johnson, LCSW, 1720 W. Fairfield Drive Suite 303, Pensacola, FL 32501. Phone 850-466-2719, fax 850-466-2804. (Updated 11/2011) Journal of the AL-West FL Conference United Methodist Church - See Forms & Documents page Lake Junaluska / Lake Junaluska Calendar Leaders, Leadership, Leadership Training, Ministry Legal Matters / Legal Manual / Risk Management, United Methodist (GCFA.org): Click here. Library Online - Christian Classics Ethereal Library Lifewatch.org - See links under "Resources" (bottom of page) at UMC.org Loans and Scholarships Program Local Pastors - Handbook on Local Pastors and Associate members.doc Log into Online Reports - See our "Log-in Here" page Media Resource Center, Alabama-West Florida Conference Mentors/Mentoring, Ministry....
Guide to the Candidacy Process.pdf Handbook for District Committees on Ministry.doc Handbook on Local Pastors and Associate members.doc Ministry Candidacy Process: See also Mentors/Mentoring
Candidacy Process for Deacon, Elder, and Local Pastor (GBHEM.org) Request Admission to Begin the Ministry Candidacy Program - Form & Documents Needed by Pensacola District Missions Moments for Children
Need a fun, free, and rewarding idea for children's ministry? Please click here for information about ZOE Ministry and to view their free "Missions Moments" hand-outs and videos. ZOE Ministry is an Advance of the GBGM of The United Methodist Church. "ZOE Ministry is one of a few ministries truly making a difference in the lives of the poor." - Bishop Earl Bledsoe, North Texas Conference of The United Methodist Church Missions - What forms are required? http://umvim.org/resources/forms/ New Church Start, Crestview, Florida - "The Journey"
News Service, United Methodist - Archived by Month:
United Methodist News Service Nixon, Dr. Paul (Epicentergroup) Blog
"Fad Fatigue" - "Fad fatigue can become a major energy leak in any organization. It robs great ideas of their power, and it robs would-be leaders of their leverage to lead change, as folks become overwhelmed with dizzying shifts of language and style. Whether we are trying to help churches experience transformation or to help people lose weight, there is a point when it is not helpful to shift from Plan G to Plan H, when we have not worked long enough with any of Plans A thru F in order to see the fruits of those strategies....." Entire article here >> "Volunteer Expiration Dates" - "Expiration dates can protect us from burning out volunteers. Sometimes we put someone in a position and leave them there until they are used up. When volunteers are excited about doing good work for God, they begin like a freshly struck match. Their flame and energy is intense. Too often, though, we leave them burning in one spot for so long that their flame can sputter and die...." Entire article here >> "Recipe for a Bad Sermon" - "I heard a really bad sermon on Christmas Eve - in a location that shall remain blessedly undisclosed. And I am still reeling from it. And pondering how a pastor in a church that big could have an off-night of that magnitude. So I want to offer a recipe - step by step instructions - for bad preaching...." Entire article here >> Noah's Ark Ministry at Panama City, Florida Online Reports - See our "Log-in Here" page. See also PACT page on the AL-West FL Conference site Parsonage Standards (posted 7/22/11 by AWF Conference) Passwords - See our "Log-in Here" page Pastoral Care, Counseling, and Training Center (PCCT) - The address is 175 Belmont Drive, Dothan, AL 36305-6501. Administrative Assistant is Zanatta Hagan. Phone (334) 793-0686 or (800) 258-6474 or e-mail umc@pcctawf.org. Payroll Tax Payment Online - EFTPS
The Electronic Federal Tax Payment System® tax payment service is provided free by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. After you've enrolled and received your credentials, you can pay any tax due to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) using this system.
Pensacola United Methodist Community Ministries - located at 2600 West Strong Street, Pensacola, FL (850-432-6816) Pension - United Methodist Board of Pension and Health Benefits - Evanston, IL, Office Podcasts/PowerPoints Dr. Robert Mulholland's PowerPoint "Preaching & Teaching Apocalyptic Texts" Dr. Tom Long Podcast of Clergy Day Apart 2011 with Dr. Tom Long Policies, Procedures / sample personnel policies manual - See our "Forms & Docs" page Profiles - Church and Community through United Methodist General Board of Global Ministries Relief, United Methodist Committee on (UMCOR) Remittance Form - This is used to send funds to Conference. It was revised in 2010. Reports - Forms, Documents, and Report Deadlines Resolution of 1992 & 2004, aka "Our Muslim Neighbors" Resolution The Resolution - Commentary / References at UMC.org Interpreter Magazine and Chrislim - The September-October 2011 article "When Cross and Crescent Meet" featured Methodist Churches providing facilities and resources for worship of Islam. Both letters to the editor in the January-February 2012 Interpreter magazine (page 25), were in response to the September-October 2011 article.
One wrote, "I have read in Scripture how God told the Israelites not to marry women who weren't Israelites (a hard lesson for Samson). Why would God say that? Was he prejudiced? No, God loves everyone! The problem was their other gods and God is a jealous God. The Samaritan story is this. If a Muslim, or anyone, is found sick, beaten or injured, we are to help him get well. We are not obligated to worship with him or to allow him to do so in our church. Muslims worship Allah, not God Jehovah. True Christians believe Jesus is God's son and don't hate anyone, but compromising is not an option. Don't ask me to visit my neighbor and invite them to a church system where they have to share worship of a different god. We are to be separate, not uncaring. I resent the implication." - Betty M. Beach, Mosheim, TN, Mount Carmel United Methodist Church The second letter was as follows: "We are to love the Muslims, but they do not worship the God of the Trinity. Their teachings are against the God we worship. How can we allow anyone in our churches to worship against God? It's dangerous. In the Old Testament, God punished the Israelites for worshiping false gods. If we are not for him, we are against him. Are these United Methodist churches witnessing to the Muslims and teaching them about our God? It's not being a good witness to others when we compromise God's word. We need to love the Muslims, but part of loving them is sharing his plan of salvation through Christ as God opens the door, not letting them practice their false faith in our churches." - Carolyn Maxwell and 15 others, Wabash, IN, Richvalley United Methodist Church UMC.org articles: "Muslim Leaders, National Islamic Society Honor United Methodists" Reaching Across Faith Boundaries (Chrislim) "When Cross and Crescent Meet" "World Methodist Leaders Adopt Statement on Witness" Resources for Churches
From United Methodist Communications: What does it really mean to be a United Methodist? You will find the answer to this question- and more - in the following resources. If you were at the AWF Annual Conference in June 2011, you may recognize some of these materials which each attending member received.
“The People of The United Methodist Church” U.M. Handbook—Product #84200209
“Together We Can” brochure—Product #420809
“Who We Are” brochure—Product #420709
“Together We Can” DVD—Product #500310
“Why We Apportion”—Product #500810
“Why We Give”—Product#500710
These free resources are available to you and are shipped via UPS at no charge. Order online at www.umcgiving.org/store, e-mail csc@umcom.org, or call toll free (888) 346-3862. These materials are made available through congregations’ generous support of the World Service Fund apportionment.
Rethink Church (used to be called "Igniting Ministry") Salaries - See Compensation A Sinner's Prayer
Lord Jesus, I come before you, just as I am. I am sorry for my sins. I repent of my sins. Please forgive me. I give you my entire self, Lord Jesus, now and forever. I invite you into my life, Jesus. I accept you as my Lord, God, and Savior. Heal me, change me, strengthen me in body, soul and spirit. Lord Jesus, cover me with your precious blood and fill me with your Holy Spirit. I love you, Lord Jesus. I praise you, Jesus. I thank you, Jesus. I shall follow you every day of my life. Amen. Special Sundays / Special Sunday Offerings Support Groups See Celebrate Recovery (above) Taxes - Information for Churches and Ministers
Tax Forms
File W-2 and W-3 electronically (at official Social Security Administration website)
Tax Packet - Answers frequently-asked tax questions relating to church/clergy tax topics such as W-2s, W-3s, form 941, charitable contributions, business expenses and reimbursements, housing allowance, audit guidelines, and more.
"This Tax Packet contains general information on tax issues of interest to United Methodist clergy, local churches, annual conferences, and others. While we have made every effort to ensure the information in this Tax Packet is current and accurate, it is not intended to serve as legal advise. Readers should seek assistance from a tax professional for questions regarding their specific circumstances." - General Council on Finance and Administration Tennent, Dr. Timothy - President of Asbury Theological Seminary since 2009. Outlines and lectures online of Dr. Timothy Tennent, President of Asbury Theological Seminary. Tom Long - Podcast of Clergy Day Apart with Dr. Tom Long Top Ten Ways to Wreck Your Candidacy Process Traffic Report - Florida Highway Patrol UMAction - See links under "Resources" (bottom of page) at UMC.org
Update: UMAction changed their website to TheIRD.org, the Institute on Religion and Democracy
United Methodist Board of Pension and Health Benefits - Office in Evanston, Illinois United Methodist Church:
United Methodist Communications:
United Methodist Men
Volunteers - Rotation, Expiration Date - Blog by Dr. Paul Nixon >>>
Weather - http://www.facebook.com/US.NOAA.NationalHurricaneCenter.gov Website Slogans 2011, Pensacola District United Methodist Churches:
Bagdad: "A Caring, Compassionate Church" Cokesbury: "Bringing Christ to People and People to Christ" Crestview First: "Welcome Home" Destin: "Your Life, Our Passion" Ferry Pass, Pensacola: "Seek. Save. Serve. Spread." Gadsden Street: "Embrace, Encourage, Empower" Gonzalez: "Reach Up • Reach In • Reach Out" Gulf Breeze: "Hospitality. Hope. Healing." Myrtle Grove: "Every Member a Good Neighbor" Niceville First: "Connecting People to Christ" Pensacola District United Methodist Church: "Here for You - Serving Jesus" Perdido Bay - "Sharing the Love of Jesus" Shalimar: "Reach, Teach, Send" St. Andrew, Pensacola: "Winning Souls for Christ for Forty-Seven Years" St. Mark, Crestview: "Seeking to Keep God First, We Nurture Believers and Reach Out to Others" St. Mark, Pensacola: "Changed Lives Change Lives!" UMC Pensacola District Office: "Here for You - Serving Jesus" Woodbine: "Reach... Grow... Live - All for Jesus!" Wesley Foundation at University of West Florida and Pensacola State College: Click here. Director is Rev. Stuart Worth ZOE Ministry & "Missions Moments" for Children
Need a fun, free, and rewarding idea for children's ministry? Please click here for information about ZOE Ministry and to view their free "Missions Moments" hand-outs and videos. ZOE Ministry is an Advance of the GBGM of The United Methodist Church. "ZOE Ministry is one of a few ministries truly making a difference in the lives of the poor." - Bishop Earl Bledsoe, North Texas Conference of The United Methodist Church
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