Kerusso (Greek): “To publish, proclaim openly: something which has been done.”
Two Very Special Giving Opportunities in the Coming Months The Cabinet of USA Superintendents and the General Board of Ministerial Education are excited to announce that a special offering will be received at each of our five District Gatherings this year to benefit our exciting and growing Haggard School of Ministry. Dr. Brian Donley is the Academic Dean of the Haggard School, and recent changes and enhancements have positioned the school to provide an even higher level of ministerial training to individuals seeking to deepen their knowledge of Scripture, especially for those who are pursuing EMC credentials. Securing an on-campus seminary education is certainly an amazing way to prepare for ministry, but many individuals are finding themselves unable to make that leap due to their age, financial situation, or work requirements. The Haggard School of Ministry is a high-quality alternative to Seminary training, and is incredibly affordable and flexible compared to traditional brick-and-mortar schooling. But there is a need to subsidize the school’s annual budget in order to maintain a wellprepared and deeply qualified faculty while keeping the cost low to students. The EMC’s board of Finance has done an amazing job of carving out additional dollars in the General Fund Budget this year, but there is still a need for some additional help to ensure that the Haggard School can and will operate “in the black.” We are asking that you come to Journey this year with a prepared offering from your church or individuals. If we all pray about it, and do something, those relatively small contributions will make all the difference to ensure that the Haggard School of Ministry will turn out pastors and leaders, ready to serve capably in our board rooms, ministry areas, and pulpits. THANK YOU FOR PREPARING YOUR HSOM OFFERING NOW!
Secondly - Missions Giving in 2021 The EMC’s General Board of World Missions is putting the finishing touches on a plan that you will hear much more about in March and April. Some time ago, the tradition was established of encouraging our folks to give sacrificially during the fall through our Thanksgiving Missions Offering.
The goal of this new effort will be to establish a pattern of both Spring and Fall giving in our churches. Look for coming information about a Resurrection Missions Offering to be welcomed during the Lenten and Easter Seasons.
The Kerusso – February | 2021