The New Functional Test Although C-26-01 does not use the phrase “functional test,” that is effectively what itadopts. OCDEL will look beyond the name of the program and examine questions such as: If these characteristics are present, OCDEL indicates that …
Intentional Discipleship
“Over this next year, I am going to require that every local church develop a plan for forming disciples.” – Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi, 2026 Annual Conference Discipleship is the process in which we learn about about, grow closer to, and …
Three Questions?
In April 2001, I was appointed by the first Korean-American bishop, Hae-Jong Kim, to plant a new Korean-American church in the Greater Pittsburgh area. This ministry was intended to serve Korean immigrants, second-generation Korean Americans, and intercultural families. Before my …
Embracing Curiosity with Alyssa Ruch, Director of Pathway Bridges
Pathway Bridges, a Lilly grant-funded program, has been equipping churches to bridge the gap between the church and the community since 2022. New cohorts launched in the spring and fall of 2025. Three years in, there’s still an aura of …
Balcony Time
I like a good dramatic story. I like stories of success where people had a chance encounter or a surprise discovery that will forever change the way they do business, ministry, relationships, etc. So believe me when I tell you …
Eastern PA and Greater NJ United Methodists Respond to Food Insecurity
While SNAP benefits have been restored across EPA & GNJ, food insecurity continues to rise across our communities. Congregations throughout the Eastern Pennsylvania and Greater New Jersey Conferences are stepping forward with compassion and purpose—living out Jesus’ call to “feed my sheep.” From …
HealthFlex Annual Election for 2026 (October 29, 2025 – November 13, 2025)
ANNUAL ELECTION 2026October 29, 2025 – November 13, 2025 For Active Clergy and Lay EmployeesSelect your 2026 benefits during the Annual Election period. Changes take effect January 1, 2026.Reminder: HSA and FSA elections do not automatically renew—re-enrollment is required!Explore Your Options 2026 …
Check your trees: Property Risk Advisory from the Conference Board of Trustees
The EPAC Board of Trustees has become aware of potential risks to church properties this winter season due to large trees that may be vulnerable to damage from heavy snow or high winds. Recently, one of our EPA churches experienced …
Get ready for your 2025 charge conference!
As we squeeze the last few precious weeks out of the summer season, it is again time to pull together what is needed for this year’s charge conferences. Here’s what you need to know. Paperwork deadlines have changed this year …
Property & Liability Program: ChurchCompass Portal
Visit the new EHD Insurance ChurchCompass Portal: www.churchcompass.ehdinsurance.com EHD Insurance350 Eagleview Blvd.Suite 110Exton, PA 19341Toll-free: 1-800-627-3732Facsimile: 610-280-0703 Tyler KurtzAccount ExecutiveTKurtz@ehdinsurance.comToll-free: 1-800-627-3732 ext. 4259