“TAKE THE SURVEY” will be the drumbeat over the next few weeks, including at the Annual Conference, from the Clergy and Church Financial Ministry (C2FM). Chris Bouchard, C2FM Director, hopes to get at least 80% of active pastors to complete a brief online questionnaire. “We are even offering a coffee incentive!” laughs Bouchard. “The survey

There is no one answer to this question that fits every situation.  There are many factors to consider, and decisions should be made in consultation with local church leaders, and by seeking the advice of trusted advisors, such as a C2FM financial coach.    In an itinerant system, pastors have more risks than the average

*Survey will open May 28th* The Missouri UM Foundation is conducting a financial well-being survey of United Methodist pastors. This anonymous survey will assist in identifying economic challenges facing our pastoral leaders and their families. This information will be used to develop programs and resources to address these challenges. That is why we are asking

These resources may be checked out of the C2FM library by contacting Chris Bouchard (573-268-4440). Resources may also be purchased from Cokesbury and other book stores. Resource Title Author Type C2FM has available Small Group Sessions Audience Ask, Thank, Tell: Improving Stewardship Ministry in Your Congregation Charles R. Lane book 1   Pastors, leaders At

Donors Respond and Lilly Awards Second Grant The Clergy and Church Financial Ministry – C2FM – has, for the past three year, been providing a new level of educational and financial resources in support of Missouri’s pastors and congregations. Two recent developments affirm the progress and value of the program: • Missouri donors have responded

The C2FM program of the Missouri United Methodist Foundation (https://mumf.org/c2fm/ ) continues to bring outstanding educational opportunities to Missouri pastors in 2018: “It’s Not About Money” Join Syble Solomon, founder of LifeWise Strategies and creator of the “Money Habitude” cards on October 3, 9 am to 3 pm, at the Hampton Inn and Suites Convention