{"product_id":"9781501835759","title":"The United Methodist Church Membership Records Manual 2017-2020: For Pastor, Membership Secretary, Church Secretary, Chairperson, and Other","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe task of the church is to reach out to people and receive them in the name of Jesus Christ, to help them relate to God, to nurture and strengthen them in their journey of discipleship, and to send them into the world to live transformed and transforming lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe United Methodist Membership Records System\u003c\/i\u003e supports the pastoral concern for persons that is so important to this task. Using the forms and procedures described in this manual will enable your church to maintain excellent membership records, which will be the source of vital information used by pastors, witness ministry chairpersons, evangelism chairpersons, and other church leaders for effective ministries to make disciples. All the forms and procedures are ingredients in the pastoral care of the church.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause The United Methodist Church is a connectional church, we use a consistent approach to record keeping. Using these forms and procedures will help the pastor and staff meet the membership record-keeping and reporting requirements of \u003ci\u003eThe Book of Disciple\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis manual includes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eBackground, purpose, and value for keeping membership records for care and outreach\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFAQs on records required ty The Book of Discipline 2016\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cli\u003eTips on how to close gaps in your membership records\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSample of each membership record sheet with instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAvailable online with purchase of this resource, includes:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSearchable PDF of the Manual\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTemplates for membership record sheets*\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTemplates for 8.5” x 11” certificates for baptism, confirmation\/reception, and membership in English, Korean, and Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTemplates for additional forms, including Notification of Moved Members, Certificates of Transfer, and Verification of Baptism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe United Methodist Financial Records Handbook 2017-2020\u003c\/i\u003e was developed by The General Council on Finance and Administration of The United Methodist Church.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e*Acid-Free archival paper is available from Cokesbury, so you can printout the forms for your permanent records.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cokesbury","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47061378859248,"sku":"9781501835759","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781501835759_p0.jpg?v=1763708373","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781501835759","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}