by Sam Duenckel | Mar 10, 2026 | Ministry Toolbox, News, Virginia News
Ken Carter, a United Methodist bishop, says, “Don’t make fun of people who only attend church this time each year; they are telling you that, when it matters, yours is their home church.” On Easter Sunday (just like on Christmas Eve), your church may see a surge of...
by Sam Duenckel | Mar 4, 2026 | AC2026, News, Virginia News
The VAUMC Creation Justice Work Group is eager to recognize your church’s efforts to live more justly with each other and all of God’s Creation through the Green Church Award and Sustaining Green Church Awards. These awards are a meaningful way to honor...
by Sam Duenckel | Mar 3, 2026 | Ministry Toolbox, News
How to take control of your Google Business Profile before Easter When someone searches for your church on Google, what do they find? Your Google Business Profile is often the very first impression a visitor gets. That profile shows your address, service times, phone...
by Sam Duenckel | Feb 24, 2026 | Ministry Toolbox, News, Virginia News
The Annual Conference staff is committed to partnering with local churches as they make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. Beginning in March, a new resourcing article will be included in each weekly Advocate e-newsletter.Ministry Toolbox:...