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2009 Newsletters

Background Data for Mission, September 2009, Volume 21, No. 9
Many experienced congregational developers who are starting new churches, or working to bring new life and vitality to existing churches, may be sensing that this work does not come as easily as it used to.
 
Background Data for Mission, July 2009, Volume 21, No. 7
Today, many are wondering whither the economy is going. While there is some optimism, as evidenced by rallies in the markets, there is still much pessimism.
 
Background Data for Mission, June 2009, Volume 21, No. 6
Last month’s newsletter addressed defining boundaries of ministry areas. The intent was to challenge churches to figure out where they are called to serve.
 
Background Data for Mission, May 2009, Volume 21, No. 5
Churches grapple with the question that prompted the parable of the Good Samaritan: “Who is my neighbor?”
 
Background Data for Mission, April 2009, Volume 21, No. 4
One United Methodist pastor working in another country has started 100 churches there in the last eight years.
 
Background Data for Mission, March 2009, Volume 21, No. 3
An organic approach notes that live organisms naturally grow and reproduce, given healthy conditions. Churches can do the same.
 
Background Data for Mission, February 2009, Volume 21, No. 2
Every year the Research Office presents the latest (now 2007) UMC (USA) official church statistics. Generally this yearly report sounds much like previous year’s and this year is no exception.
 
Background Data for Mission, January 2009, Volume 21, No. 1
Studying how successful churches and other types of outliers achieve that status will bring an understanding of how new church starts and existing churches can avoid stagnancy and decline.