* United Methodist Church Website
 
* Epworth Federal Credit Union

* Spiritual Gifts Assessment Tool

* Upper Room Daily Devotional

MEDIA
Resolve Radio
The Resolve Radio Network is an internet radio station that provides African-American faith-based dialogue and programming that offers hope and solutions. Tune in and listen to Pastor Smothers.

Leading Ideas E-Newsletter
Leading Ideas is a free biweekly electronic newsletter issued by the Lewis Center for Church Leadership. Thousands of clergy and lay leaders from across the US and around the world make use of this important leadership resource. (Look under Resources for the link to the eNewsletter).

Newscope
The weekley e-newsletter for United Methodist Leaders

CONFERENCES & LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES

Grace Institute for Ministry Leadership
Grace United Methodist Church  has developed an exciting new program, the Grace Institute for Ministry Leadership, that we would like to invite all local church officers and leaders or future leaders to participate in. We will provide church officers and leaders with Biblically based developmental training in leadership skills. For questions, please contact the church office 301-292-7828 or Nona Colbert 301-645-4510.

Bishop's Day with Laity
Join Bishop John Schol, special guest speaker Olu Brown, and fellow laity from throughout the Baltimore-Washington Conference for a day of fun and fellowship, Saturday, Sept. 25, at the  Turf Valley Country Club, 2700 Turf Valley Road in Ellicott City. The event will be from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., with worship in the morning, lunch, entertainment and Brown speaking at 1:45 p.m. Early bird registration is $38 from July 15-Sept. 10, and will increase each week of September. Late and walk-in registration is $53. Online registration is preferred but paper registration and payment by check will be available. For information and registration, go to www.bwcumc.org/bishopsdaywithlaity.      

Young Adult Retreat 2010
Connect with other area young adults for a weeked of revitalization, growth and a chance to renew your spiritual passion.
* Meet other area young adults and share and learn tips for doing young adult ministry in your own church.
* Spend time growing and exploring your own faith in a relaxing atmosphere.
* Engage in worship, small groups, outdoor activities.
* Learn how to revitalize or begin a young adult group in your own congregation.
Through the Mud is this year's theme. There will be large group worship and break-out sessions on getting unstuck, building a disciplined life and singing a new song. Registration will open by July 1st. Cost is $85 including overnight and meals before Aug. 1 and $105 after. For Saturday only, the cost is $50. This event is for young adults ages 18-35. Click here for information about training for all ages.

INTERNSHIP AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES

* Track Workers (New Infrastructure Stimulus Jobs)

* Business/Data Analyst (Baltimore Washington Conference)

* Gulf Coast Cleanup Jobs